Muhammad Ahad

• Led World Bank–funded Resource Efficiency & Cleaner Production (RECP) projects, enabling SMEs in textile, leather, steel, foundry, rice, and stone sectors to adopt cleaner technologies, achieving ~15% operational efficiency improvement and measurable emissions reduction. • Delivered Lean Six Sigma and Business Excellence training and consultancy to 104 industrial units, leading end-to-end implementation projects that improved productivity, reduced waste, enhanced quality, and strengthened organizational performance • Managed end to end delivery of industrial development and SME finance programs valued at USD 147M+, covering planning, budgeting, risk management, procurement coordination, monitoring, and reporting. • Coordinated industrial zone and shared infrastructure projects, including tannery relocation to Sialkot Tannery Zone, supporting utilities integration (power, environmental systems) and export oriented cluster development. • Delivered SME and industrial finance programs (interest free & concessional loans) in collaboration with banks, auditors, and regulators, supporting thousands of SMEs, job creation, and industrial modernization. • Applied PMBOK best practices across scope, cost, schedule, procurement, risk, and stakeholder management, ensuring compliance with donor and government governance frameworks. • Developed Project Management Plans, KPIs, dashboards, and completion reports, supporting senior approvals, disbursements, and audits. • Integrated ESG, renewable energy (solar conversion), clean air compliance, and sustainability incentives into industrial programs aligned with SDGs and GCC vision frameworks. •

· Assisting in the monitoring and evaluation of complex industrial projects, ensuring they are progressing according to plans and within established timelines and budgets. · Gathering data on project performance, analyzing it to identify trends, and assessing the overall effectiveness of implemented initiatives. · Utilizing tools like Earned Value Analysis to gauge the financial and physical progress of projects, identifying potential deviations and recommending corrective actions. · Identifying potential risks and issues that may impact project success, and assisting in the development of risk mitigation strategies. · Preparing regular status reports, performance reports, and analysis reports for management, highlighting key findings and recommendations. · Ensuring projects adhere to relevant standards, regulations, and procurement guidelines, such as those outlined in the PPRA (Public Procurement Regulatory Authority). · Collaborating with various stakeholders, including government departments, consultants, and contractors, to facilitate effective project management. · Identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing best practices in project management.

· Led the planning and coordination of multiple SME development initiatives under the NBDP framework, including grant programs, training interventions, and advisory services, aligned with national industrial policy goals. · Conducted sectoral research and analysis using secondary data and international trade maps to develop industry reports and identify value chain bottlenecks and market opportunities. · Managed project timelines and tracked work plans, milestones, and deliverables using project management best practices, ensuring timely execution across regional teams. · Monitored the utilization and compliance of SME grants, ensuring adherence to approved business plans and reporting standards. · Collected and analyzed key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program impact, improve operational efficiency, and support strategic decision-making for senior management. · Facilitated stakeholder engagement with SMEs, chambers of commerce, donor agencies, consultants, and provincial governments to drive collaborative program implementation. · Supported cluster-based industrial development initiatives by organizing workshops and stakeholder roundtables, fostering innovation and sector-wide policy alignment. · Applied PMP-based frameworks for documentation, reporting, and continuous improvement of program operations.

· Provided project consultancy, technical documentation, and hands-on management. · Monitored project milestones and developed project lifecycle documentation. · Delivered weekly/monthly reports to internal and external stakeholders.

· Supervised 250+ workforce across 11 production lines. · Applied Lean, Kaizen, and capacity balancing to improve quality and reduce waste. • Led Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence initiatives across 11 production lines, supervising 250+ workforce. • Improved productivity, quality, and waste reduction through 5S, Kaizen, layout optimization, capacity balancing, visual management and time motion studies. • Established and manage operations of finishing cost center (8,500 dozen/day capacity), also improving throughput and cost control.

· Project: Productivity Enhancement through Assembly Line Balancing on Assembly Plant. · On-plant training of CNC manufacturing processes · Pragmatic learning of manufacturing systems, casting, welding, and assembly line processes

City: Manga Mandi, Lahore | Country: Pakistan · On-plant training of manufacturing processes and Industrial engineering tools. · Learn different best practices of Lean Manufacturing like Waste Elimination, Simplification, Visualization, Low-Cost Automation, Common Sense, Lean, TPS, and Kaizen.

City: Lahore | Country: Pakistan · Project: Re-layout of Deep Freezer Condensing Unit Assembly line. · On-plant training on refrigerators and deep freezers manufacturing processes and assembly lines.

City: Lahore | Country: Pakistan · On-plant training on manufacturing and assembly processes in Engine and Tractor Assembly line.

University & Institute Gold Medalist | CGPA: 3.89/4.00