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AS Soundrarajan

Senior Quality Manager - Apparel

Yelahanka Newtown

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Accomplished, Senior Quality Control Manager with extensive experience in the apparel manufacturing and export industry, for Men, Ladies and Kids wear for leading brands across Europe, USA, North America and JAPC countries. In depth expertise in establishing , Technical input, Quality inspection procedures for all stages from yarn to finished goods- raw material sourcing, to production monitoring, handling vendor quality assurance, ensuring 100% complete shipments with reduced re-work and minimal return rate, and increased customer satisfaction. Successfully coordinated with merchandisers, QA and production teams and with vendors to improve quality and productivity and implement ‘First Time Right’ concept, ensuring all standards of quality and cost stipulations of clients are met.

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Brand Tech Manager for Adidas / Puma

Gokaldas Exports

07.2022 - Current

Direct Report to VP Quality Dot line report to VP Production
Managing a team of 20, handling quality control
Puma: Knits Jacket, Shorts, Pant, Pullovers, Tee shirts
Adidas: Woven (Track Suits, Shorts, pants, Down Jackets, Denim, Jackets, & Pants), Knits (Crew Neck, Polo, Pullovers, Knits jackets, Pants, Shorts)
Fabric: 100% Cotton, 100% Recycled Polyester, Nylon blend, Modal Blend, Viscose Blend, Bamboo Blend, Clime warm, Clima Cool, Aeroready, Dry Cell
Exports to USA, Japan, Europe, UAE, Spain, China, Singapore, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Canada, France
Managing 5 production units –Bangalore, Mysore, Hassan, Krishnagiri
Volume (of pieces) shipped: Knits 2.6 Mn; woven 3.4 Mn
KRAs
Handle raw material quality and finished goods inspection, maintain ISO 9001standards, international test methods
Follow CPSIA, ISO, ASTM Method/ Country guidelines for Europe, Asia, China & USA
Achievements at Gokaldas
As Brand Tech Manager
Oversaw QA for Indian Cricket team uniforms (Men, Women, under 19, India A)
Improved QMS system and RFT (from yarn to finished goods) to meet safety / quality standards
Implemented best practice in manufacturing process, Lean 6 Sigma process training
Implemented the corrective action plan where CAP/failure is based on the Quality Process & product performance
Product cycle time reduced by 15%, cost by 8%
Oversaw Adidas Q-KPI project to assess and validate vendor performance on quality – improved Quality Culture from 5% to 45%
Received Appreciation from Adidas for 1st time all International Orders were shipped on time with 1st Pass Rate 100% for 1 Quarter of 2025
Started SCPR meeting from Jan 25 Onwards to assess risk and take preventive measures
No of Kaizen increased from 2pm to 15 pm
Production efficiency increased from 25% to 40%
Trained 6 CFA under Adidas CFA training program
As Quality Manager
Supported business expansion from 0.20 Bn pcs to 3.2 Bn pcs (domestic and international) on Padded Jacket, Down jacket, & Denim Products
Increased QMS Accuracy from 60% to 92%, RFT Accuracy from 55% to 88%, FTPR – 63% to 97%, Final Pass % from 55% to 91%, Technical Audit success rate from 70% to 89%
Reduced Rework Cost from 20 % to 7%
Reduced defect rate from 10% to 2.5% within two months, reduced rework costs by 40%.
Implemented QC procedures- CTQ, BIQ, 8DAnalysis, process audit

Manager Production Engineering and Quality Assurance

Lucky and Me Inc. (USA)

03.2019 - 06.2022

India Region
For USA based Online Brand for (Boys and Girls/ Tee, Shorts, Intimate Wear)
Production units managed in 5 India, Tirupur, Erode, Chennai
Implemented QMS in the manufacturing plant/ conduct Technical audits
Implemented Kaizen in manufacturing for Process improvement
Improved the productivity and consistency of the Product Quality
Pre-Production – was responsible for New Style Risk analysis categories
Carried out First Bulk Audit (Pilot run)
Authorized to approve TOP samples
Conducted a weekly fit review and align bulk production
Conducted inline and in-process Inspections
Carried out final inspection as per the brand standards
Achievements at Lucky and Me
Implemented FIT SOP process, Quality SOP Process (Right First Time) and manufacturing Process mapping
Increased productivity by 25%, consistency of product quality by 45%; rejection reduced by 15% costs by 9%
Supported business expansion by 0.4 million pcs
Used Build in Quality (BIQ) in Lean Manufacturing to ensure that quality is integrated into every step of the production process, rather than at the end
Standardized quality practices for consistency across lines and plants
Used Kaizen (continuous improvement) during production, empowering teams to identify and implement small, incremental improvements
Received Appreciation from Clients

Head of Technical and Quality

Premier Knits Apparels India Chengapalli, near Tirupur

11.2017 - 01.2019

Heading Technical and Quality team
Reported to Managing Director
Managed a team of 70 members.
Products: Children’s and baby garments in knits and woven.
Brands handled: Mother Care, TU, OVS, Matalan, Hollywood Magic, NKD
Exports to Europe and UK
Heading three factories of 1000 plus machines
Volume (pcs): Kids Knits 1.3 Mn, Kids Woven 1.2 Mn, Men’s & Women’s tee 1 Mn
Achievements at Premier
Customer complaints & claims reduced from 10% to 1%
RFT increased from 46% to 85%
First Time Inspection Pass % increased from 54% to 93%
Rework cost reduced from 19% to 5%

Brand Tech Manager for Adidas Brand. (Sweater Plant)

FFI Global

11.2016 - 11.2017

Adidas Nominated Brand Tech for the Sweater plant, to implement the Quality process, Technical and Quality System implementation as per Adidas STD and requirements
Handled Adidas World Cup Football development sample to Pre-production sample designed specifically for players for optimal thermal regulation and moisture management
Production units - 1Unit at Bangalore /with 840 Flat Knitting machine - volume ( of pieces) -Men’s – 0.6 million pcs and Women’s 0.3 million pcs
Conducted Quarterly Factory Technical Audits – for Quality Process – for Adidas Tennis Men’s and Women’s Product
Conducted Fit Training Sessions for Adidas - Flat Knit Sweaters, Bonded Jackets, and Pants, FIFA World Cup Football Program Apparel, Tennis Program – Tees and Shorts

Quality Assurance & Production Engineering India Region

Mast Industries (Far East)

04.2010 - 10.2016

Handled multi lingerie products (bra, panty, sports bra, camisole, and yoga wear (all styles))
Multi-country product handling (Sri Lanka & India) with 6 Factories
Derived FCA (Factory Certified Auditor) for all Victoria Secret & Pink Vendor in Mast, India
Streamlined fit sample approval from 30 days to 7days, fit sample Resubmission from 20 % to 4% - enhanced first-time quality of fit samples
Started with 36 Mn panties & 4.5million Bras grew to 75 Mn panties & 10 Million Bras

Quality Assurance Manager

Asmara Apparels India (P) Ltd in Tirupur

02.2006 - 01.2010

Tirupur Branch. (Knits & Woven for USA & Europe Customers) handled 25 factories
Exports: (To USA, Europe & Germany)
Products: Knits, Ladies and Men’s T-shirts, Leggings, Woven Men’s Shirts, Shorts &Pant
Customers: Tom-Tailor, Guess, YES, Caribbean Joe, Mamie Brother’s, JCPenny
Volume (pcs): 1.5 million Kid’s garments, 3.5 Million ladies’ T-shirts, Blouses, leggings, 1.5 Million Men’s Boxer Shorts
Customer: Tom-Tailor, Guess, YES, Caribbean Joe, Mamie Brother’s, JCPenny

Garment Technician

OTTO – AGN, Tirupur Branch

03.2005 - 02.2006

Nominated Garment Technician for Sports Check Brand (Germany)
Applied Lean and IE techniques, for reducing non-value-added activities and balancing the production line to achieve better efficiency with fewer resources, efficiency increased to 43%.

Quality Assurance Executive

Francis Wacziarg Pvt Ltd Tirupur

03.2003 - 03.2005

Products Handled: Nightwear, Casual Wear, VAP products, panty, and Bra, Woven shirts( Men’s, Ladies, & Kids)
Customer: Senior & Cie, Codi’s, Emc, Marcel Bauer, Salty Dog, 3sussies, Sports check, Bon Prix, OTTO, Jennifer
Countries: France, Poland, and Germany
Europe based customer – Buying Agency

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Shakti Knitting Ltd at Tirupur

04.2001 - 03.2003

Product: Sportswear, Ladies and Men’s Top and Bottom, Hoodies, Night dress
Customers: Vetir, Kappa, Adams, Nielsen, K&L Rupert, Arrow, Izod & Van Heusen (France, Germany, USA)
Garment Manufacturing & Export House