ASHISH BALARAM SONDKAR

• Perform routine inspections of raw materials, in-process items, and finished products.
• Conduct visual inspections, measurements, and functional tests using tools like calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.
• Compare products against specifications, blueprints, or control plans to detect nonconformance.
• Document and report defects, and communicate quality issues to the relevant departments.
• Ensure proper tagging and segregation of non-conforming materials/products.
• Maintain and update inspection records, test reports, and checklists accurately.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

1. Pre-production responsibilities.

Sample Evaluation:

· Review of development and production samples for design, colour, fabric quality, stitching, size, etc.

Provide feedback to the sourcing and merchandising teams.

Supplier Audit and Approval:

· Evaluate vendors for production capabilities and quality systems.

· Ensure factories meet buyer’s social and quality compliance standards.

2. In-Production Responsibilities.

· Inline Inspection: Monitor production lines to ensure quality standards are being followed from the beginning. Identify issues early to avoid major reworks.

· Process Control: Monitor critical processes like stitching, finishing, dyeing, and printing. Implement SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and process audits.

· Corrective Actions: Guide suppliers to take preventive and corrective actions for recurring issues. Maintain CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) records.

3. Post-Production Responsibilities

· Final Inspection: Conduct pre-final and final quality checks based on AQL (Acceptable Quality Level). Inspection for defects in sewing, printing, dyeing, measurements, packaging, etc.

4. Continuous Improvement

· Training and Development:

· Train vendors and internal teams on quality standards and buyer expectations.

· Vendor Performance Monitoring:

· Evaluate supplier performance using KPIs (defect rate, lead time, returns, etc.).

· Suggest improvements and vendor development programs.

1. Pre-Inspection Planning

· Review specifications, drawings, standards, and customer requirements.

2. Documentation Review

· Procedure Specifications (WPS)

· Calibration reports and Ensure traceability and compliance with contract specs.

3. Inspection

· Perform inspections at various stages: pre-production, in-process, and final.

· Verify material quality, dimensions, workmanship, functionality.

· Ensure correct labelling, packaging, and shipment markings.

4. Non-Conformance Identification

· Identify and report any deviations from standards or specs.

· Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) if required.

5. Reporting

· Prepare and submit detailed inspection reports (with photos, data, observations).

• Documentation Review
• Inspection & Report Preparation
• Report Review

• Study of process house and lab

• Study of process house and lab