Tayyeb Saleem
Sr. Manager Product Development & Fabric Production
San Pedro Sula,Cortes
Summary
Result–oriented and self-motivated Textile Engineer with eagerness to grasp, analyze and implement new concepts on lab as well as commercial scale. Optimum knowledge of knitwear process route, sampling, testing parameters and cost effective material selection. Always have an eye on Trends occurring within the Fashion industry to stay in touch with current market trends and execute ideas from scratch to fruitful leads. A true team leader and team member who can work under pressure.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr. Manager Product Development Fabrication
Northern Textile S.A De C.V
7 2022 - Current
- Analyze production costs, including raw materials, labor, overhead, and operational expenses.
- Managed the development and production of Knit products, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and quality standards.
- Conducted comprehensive testing and analysis of fabrics to meet client requirements.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including design, production, and sales, to streamline operations and enhance product quality.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency and reduced production costs.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Supervised a team of technicians.
- Coordinate with production supervisors and operators to optimize machine utilization and workflow efficiency.
- Monitor production metrics, such as yield, downtime, and defect rates, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Manager Product Development Fabrication
Pride Performance Fabrics
3 2020 - 3 2021
- Communication with all departments, suppliers, and external clients.
- Support to the Sales department in process and cost analysis, innovation, and product development.
- Analysis of the processes of each product.
- Improvement of product processes.
- Conducting pre-production trials.
- Troubleshooting issues.
- Monitoring personnel in charge.
Sr. Manager Product Development Garment
Lucky Knit Pvt Limited
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Monitor sample development timelines and communicate any delays or issues to relevant stakeholders.
- Review patterns and prototypes to ensure they align with tech pack specifications and design intent.
- Facilitate fit sessions and provide feedback to pattern makers and sample sewers.
- Source and select appropriate fabrics, trims, and hardware based on design requirements and cost considerations.
- Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to obtain samples and approvals for materials.
- Maintain a library of approved materials and trims for reference.
- Conduct quality checks on samples and production garments to verify construction, fit, and finishing details.
- Collaborate with production teams to address technical challenges and optimize manufacturing processes.
- Resolve any discrepancies between tech packs and actual production outcomes.
Deputy Manager Research & Development
Sapphire Fibers Limited
11.2016 - 03.2020
- Analyzing knit fabric for development, including fabric structure, composition, GSM (Grams per Square Meter), count, yarn type, TM/TPI (Twists per Inch), twist direction, WPI/CPI (Wales per Inch / Courses per Inch), M/C (Machine) gauge, S.L (Stitch Length), knit graph, and width calculation.
- Executing and following up on samples to meet agreed targets.
- Developing innovative products in response to market trends to update the product library with new items.
- Maintaining customer interest through continuous updates and improvements.
Sr, Assistant Manager Research & Development
Kay & Emms (Pvt) Ltd
04.2012 - 02.2016
- Sample analysis, planning, and execution
- Data management related to R&D
- Assisting in troubleshooting issues
- Keeping records of R&D data
- Managing strike-offs
- Executing and approving lab dipping processes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Textile Engineering
05.2005 - 05.2009
- 3.19 GPA
FSc Pre-Engineering - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
01.2003 - 05.2005
Matriculation - General Science
01.2003 - 05.2003
Skills
Product Research and Analysis
Accomplishments
- Setup a New department of Knitting
- Graphing different designs on Knitting Machine
- Process Improvement in quality level of Core Fleece Fabric in Production line
- Develop Work Wear Products for Black Ladder/L Brador (European Brand)
- ERP Module for R&D Frame of Work
- Hybrid Tech Approval from invista Dupont
- Research on knitted indigo dyed fabrics in multiple fabric constructions with Washing effects
- Getting never out of Stock (NOS) Program of PWT (DK)
- Start New Sports Wear Brand Lindberg with PWT
- Kay & Emms got brand approval of Cordura fabric (Nyco) for production by Invista
- Fire Retardent WorkWear fabric for Russia (Modacrylic)
Traininganddevelopment
- Training on six thinking hats
- Briggs and Mayer’s Personality Traits and types
- IC on Technical Textile NTU
- IDEX Abu Dhabi
- Frequent visitor of Textile EXPOS
- Dice Textile NTU
Languages
Urdu
English
Spanish
Software
Microsoft Office
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Visio
Timeline
Sr. Manager Product Development Garment - Lucky Knit Pvt Limited
03.2021 - 07.2022
Deputy Manager Research & Development - Sapphire Fibers Limited
11.2016 - 03.2020
Sr, Assistant Manager Research & Development - Kay & Emms (Pvt) Ltd
04.2012 - 02.2016
The University of Faisalabad - Bachelor of Science, Textile Engineering
05.2005 - 05.2009
District Public Higher Secondary School Okara - FSc Pre-Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
01.2003 - 05.2005
Suffa Educational Complex - Matriculation, General Science
01.2003 - 05.2003
Sr. Manager Product Development Fabrication - Northern Textile S.A De C.V
7 2022 - Current
Manager Product Development Fabrication - Pride Performance Fabrics
3 2020 - 3 2021
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