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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidatePROFESSIONAL SUMMARYSKILLSEXPERIENCECandidate's Name
Louisville, Kentucky 40204PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLETextile Technical Consultant accomplished in developing and implementing diverse technical solutions to address business challenges. Evaluates technical workflows and procedures to identify and mitigate risks and deficiencies. Leverages 20+ years of industry knowledge to optimize performance and increase revenue. Native country - Sri Lanka, Currently -in USA ( Work visa L2) Change Management Performance Metrics System Designs on work flow Agile Methodologies Training staff with new techniques People management of different cultures Customer & supplier communication Quality management JULY 2018-DECEMBER 2023Fabric Technical ManagerBrandix Lingerie Biyagama, Sri Lanka Heading Fabric technical team /internal lab / RM central inspection departments of Sri Lanka and India Responsible for all RM quality related matters of the company /process improvements/counter developments / customer supplier handling /plant issue resolutions/Manage company KPI s /Manage bulk issues by giving solutions/ handle a team of about 65 Customers handling -PVH /LBI /Puma / Amazon / VS /Lidl/ Andie/Woxer/Harper Wilde OCTOBER 2016-JUNE 2018Fabric Technical ManagerHela Intimates Kirulapona, Sri Lanka Handling bra & brief developments for few USA/European customers (MGF /LBI/Torrid/Superdry) Development part of lab dips / bulk submissions /testings/care label /RA s /PP notes /QA approvals/communications with suppliers-sewing plants-customers to have a smooth run of bulk in the plants.OCTOBER 2011-AUGUST 2016Manager-Fabric TechnicalSintesi(Pvt)Ltd Sri Lanka Heading development fabric team and support on technical side to dept of Material Quality Assurance team of 15 Manage raw material development side ( color/quality) of all styles of the company which have 2 plants Coordinate with customers for customer requirements/Manuals/system updates Color standards ordering Risk assessment of raw material to be used for a style Find correct raw material to meet customer need and factory need Develop lab dips/Strike offs /bulk submissions/embellishments Conduct fabric PP /risk assessments for other critical items Get customer approvals for QA/base hangers/lab dips/bulk submissions Approve color/quality of authorization given raw materials Coordinate with merchandisers to meet critical path time lines Make sure all bulk submissions are going to correct testing and comments go in required time line Test/Check & issue raw materials again specs/requirements to fit samples Wash and test one sample & get approvals before production Be responsible for overall color matching of the final product before it enter production Issue details for care label ordering ( wash codes and garment composition) Check/Test all embellishment developments and set standards before entering production Technical support to fabric inspection team, to maintain correct quality of the raw materials used for bulk production To make sure to get yearly M&S lab accreditation for internal lab and maintain its standards Conduct all relevant 3rd party testing for raw materials and garment testing on timely manner to meet shipments final inspections requirementsMonitor rejection rates at fabric lamination, foam moulding and fabric moulding with the teams and communicate and work to reduce any high rejections Liaise with buyers and suppliers to meet quality standards Required Source raw material for developments Cross develop existing raw materials Supplier visits for continuous improvements and mill evaluations. MARCH 2011-OCTOBER 2011Development Fabric TechnologistSintesi( Pvt) Ltd. RanalaWorked in the Product development center of the factory heading fabric team Job requires to manage the development side of a style ; Risk assessments, color management ( lab dips & bulk submissions) ; testing & Evaluations of development and 1st bulk; coordinating with buyers/ suppliers on technical details Standard setting for bulk team/Train and develop 3 sub ordinates Fabric/trims sourcing and cross development Buyers worked with : Marks & Spencer, George, BHS, Sainsbury, Hunkemoller, Jockey, Carrefour, Tesco, LBIJANUARY 2010-FEBRUARY 2011Bulk Fabric TechnologistComfortwear (Brandix-Lingerie) Nittabuwa Worked with Supply Chain team Looking at all raw material rejections highlighted from Fabric Inspection dept (for every buyer of the company)Give commercial approvals, inform/get approvals from buyers, communicate on technical issues to suppliers on rejections for replacement & cost incurredEDUCATIONColor garment approval for production for M&S orders, Manage 2 lab officers in the internal lab, Worked towards to get the M&S accreditation on September for the lab Stream lined fabric Inspection dept Process to be correct first time.JANUARY 2005-JANUARY 2010Development Fabric TechnologistComfortwear (Pvt) Ltd. Nittabuwa, Sri Lanka Worked in the Emerging Intimates Marketing teamJob requires to manage the development side of a style ;raw material sourcing ; Risk assessments, preproduction meetings with suppliers & embellishment plants, Washing plants ; color management ( lab dips & bulk submissions) ; testing & Evaluations; bulk issues handling with suppliers/buyers ; coordinating with buyers/ suppliers on technical details through out the order Planning color & technical process With buyers & suppliers Supplier evaluations with help of Fabric Inspection dept., process improvements with the team, standard setting for bulk team, daily issues handling of production lines with regard to raw materials, involving in with team to get claims for rejections, maintaining raw Material library, training & evaluations of subordinatesOrders of EI team Bras / Briefs for, Debenhams, Hanes,Victoria Secret, C&A, BHS, Carrefour, Nayomi, Lasenza, Hunkemuller Previous orders of EI team Bras/briefs/sleep wear/ swim wear/t-shirts for GAP,Diesel, LBI,NEXT, Lasenza, Gossard, Lucy,VS pink,BHS,VSS,Nayomi,C&A,Macy's, Lavinia Rose,Tesco.JANUARY 2003-JANUARY 2005Assistant Fabric TechnologistComfortwear (Pvt) LtdWorked at Fabric Inspection dept.-Product range lingerie/sleepwear Handled a product range of weft knits,warp knits,woven, laces,elastics,trims,etc.JANUARY 2001-JANUARY 2003Inspection & Lab-In ChargeCeylon Knit Trend Maharagama, Sri LankaLed a team for fabric Inspection & testing of received Fabrics ;getting yearly accreditation for the M&S lab ; Communicating fabric issues to suppliers Maintaining records in accordance to ISO 9000 & M&S procedures Main products knit outwear Main buyers M&S, Tommy, Eddie Bauer,Nike,etc Bachelor of Science(General Science), Second lower class - Mathametics /Physics /Chemistry December 2001 University of Colombo-Sri LankaClass: Second lower class3 year degreeHigh School - Applied Maths/Pure Maths /Chemistry/Physics December 1995 Vishaka Vidyalaya, Colombo -Sri Lanka Physics ChemistryOTHER WORK EXPERIENCENON RELATED REFEREES Pure Maths Applied MathsBrandix MDPier (Management development program conducted by Brandix Campus with consultant December 2023 team), Brandix College1 year study given to high performing managers of the company Neuro Linguistic Practitioner (UK certified) December 2023 Diploma in Coloration & Finishing, Textile Training & Services Centre- Rathmalana December 2005 Duration: 1 year Merit passPost Graduate Diploma in Textile & Clothing Management December 2012 University of Moratuwa Sri LankaTraining Program on Quality Control for the Garment Industry, University of Moratuwa December 2001 Accredited Lab technician by Marks & Spencer December 2003 Duration: 3 yearsCertified Fabric Inspector for NIKE December 2002Level 2 December 2009The Charted Institute of MarketingMembership: StudentTraining program on Coloration, finishing & testing of textiles, SGS Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. December 2007 Certificate in Fabric Technology, Textile Training & Services Centre Rathmalana December 2003 Duration: 6 months Distinction passTraining Program on Basic Garment Design Course, Clothing Industry Training Institute -Rathmalana December 1997 Duration: 3 monthsCertificate in Textile Dyeing & Printing, Textile Training & Services Centre- Rathmalana December 1997 Duration: 1 year Distinction passGeneral certificate of Education - Ordinary Level Examination December 1992 Regular visits to suppliers in China and fabric exhibitions, Senior member of Sri Lanka textile technologists group who share knowledge of supplier details and new trends, Have a good Knowledge & experience with MS Office, Internet and E- mail.HOBBIES AND INTERESTSDISCLAIMERLANGUAGE Previous SupervisorsMs.Oshadhi Edirisinghe, Head of Merchandising, Best Pacific, Pannala, Sri Lanka, Whatsapp +94772514135 (General Manager of Supply Chain -Brandix & Comfortwear) Mr, Antonio De Padula, Director-bra cluster, Euphoria, Bangladesh, WhatsappPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Director of Sintesi) Referees of USABrieanne Sanders, SiteRecruiter & Development Partner,american Synthetic Rubber Co.-Michelin, 4500,Campground Road,Louisville,KY40216,phone PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE, email - EMAIL AVAILABLEStacey Robinson - Realtor KY select Properties, 1757,Frankfort Av.,Louisville, KY 40206, phone - PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE,email - EMAIL AVAILABLEreading books, Painting, helping people to recover from health issues related to anxiety/stress, motivate people to achieve higher goalsI do certify that the above particulars given by me are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. 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