Asif Mahmood

Operations & Production Leader

About

Highly experienced Operations & Production Leader with over 22 years specializing in personalization, large format printing, and manufacturing processes. Proven ability to lead and develop teams of 25+ employees, driving continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in the production of 2.5 million personalized items annually. Adept at optimizing workflows, negotiating supplier contracts for cost savings, and resolving complex technical challenges to consistently exceed operational targets.

Work Experience

Warehouse Operative

Pentland Distribution Services Ltd

Aug 2024 - Sep 2024

Blackburn, Lancashire, GB

Managed precise item selection and dispatch operations for customer orders, ensuring quality and adherence to shipping standards.

  • Selected and verified items against customer orders, ensuring 100% accuracy for shipment.
  • Conducted thorough condition checks on items pre-dispatch, maintaining high quality control standards.
  • Processed order labels in compliance with shipping standards, contributing to efficient dispatch workflows.
  • Met daily volume targets to ensure timely dispatch of all orders, supporting efficient supply chain operations.
  • Assisted with packaging deliveries and requests, maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Pre-Production Supervisor

Studio Retail Ltd

Mar 2002 - Jun 2024

Accrington, Lancashire, GB

Directed pre-production operations for personalized items, leveraging 22 years of expertise in graphics design, printing technologies, and team leadership to drive efficiency and product quality.

  • Directed and mentored a team of 25+ employees, overseeing daily operations to ensure superior task execution and consistent achievement of production deadlines.
  • Spearheaded research and implementation of new printing methods and processes, enhancing efficiencies and product quality to enable the annual production of 2.5 million personalized items.
  • Cultivated strategic supplier relationships, negotiating significant cost savings on new equipment and consumables for the personalization facility.
  • Served as the primary liaison for cross-functional teams, including buying and warehousing, proactively identifying and implementing solutions to operational challenges, ensuring continuous workflow efficiency.
  • Provided critical IT and technical support for production systems and equipment, ensuring operational continuity and minimizing downtime, leveraging expertise in Graphics Designs, Large Format Printing, and Laser Engraving.

Sales Assistance

S & T Electricals

Jan 1998 - Mar 2002

Blackburn, Lancashire, GB

Assisted customers in identifying optimal technology solutions and efficiently resolved technical issues, enhancing customer satisfaction.

  • Guided customers through product selection to identify ideal technology solutions tailored to their needs.
  • Resolved diverse customer technical issues promptly and efficiently, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.

Education

IT

Blackburn College

Sep 1998 - Jul 2000

Blackburn, Lancashire, GB

Certificates

ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management

ILM

Skills

Operations & Production Management

  • Operations Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Large Format Printing
  • Cutting Plotters
  • Finishing Equipment
  • Heat Press
  • Laser Engraving
  • UV Printing
  • Embossing
  • Personalization

Leadership & Team Development

  • Leadership
  • Team Leadership
  • Supervision
  • Performance Management
  • Team Development
  • Business Administration
  • Mentoring

Technical & Design Expertise

  • Graphics Design
  • Product Development
  • Vinyl Graphics
  • Digital Photography
  • Transfers
  • Sublimation
  • Digitizing
  • Embroidery
  • Technical Support
  • PC Troubleshooting

Business Acumen & Problem Solving

  • Negotiation
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Cost Savings
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Workflow Optimization