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Ashish Kumar

Ashish Kumar

Team Leader , Sr Quality Inspector And Auditor
Gurgaon

Summary

As a seasoned quality management professional with extensive experience in the TIC industry, I have consistently delivered outstanding results in driving growth and operational excellence.

Currently leading the frontend operations of PSPL in India, bringing a wealth of expertise gained from my previous role as SR. Inspector/Auditor Lead at AQF, as well as my years of experience at top retail brands such as M&S, GAP, AnnTylor & Walmart, and with a solid foundation as an Inspector at Bureau Veritas.

Throughout my career, I have honed skills in a range of key areas, including people management, strategic planning and business development, enabling me to effectively lead teams and accelerate expansion. Additionally, my expertise in quality assurance techniques, process redesign, data analysis, &cost control strategies, has allowed me to deliver high-quality results and help organizations achieve objectives & maintain competitive edge in the market. I remain committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends & best practices.

I am open to foster strong connections with clients, stakeholders and industry leaders to navigate meaningful change & growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Team Leader

Precision Solutions
12.2023 - Current
  • Maintain costing of inspection /Audit in each area.
  • Doing all type inspection / Audit for clients.
  • Implemented employee recognition programs that boosted morale and increased retention rates within the team.
  • Led cross-functional teams to execute projects on time, within budget, and with high-quality outcomes.
  • Conducted risk assessments for each project phase, proactively identifying potential obstacles before they became significant challenges.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.

Auditor / Quality Inspector's Team Leader

Asia Quality Focus
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Managed multiple concurrent audit engagements, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Co-ordination with client and handling customers various requirement of quality/Audit.
  • Responsible to conduct/arrange inspections timely.
  • Supervising complete quality assurance activities.
  • Performed inspections and factory audits.
  • Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
  • Created testing protocols to be used across product lines.
  • Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
  • Reported problems and concerns to management.
  • Led a team of inspectors, ensuring consistent adherence to company standards and regulations.



Quality inspector

Bureau veritas, products services(INDIA) Pvt. Ltd
05.2017 - 01.2020

Performing inspections as per BV / client standard Procedure, protocols as well as AQL standard.

  • Accounts Handling: Jc Penney (Apparel & Home Textile), Wal Mart (Apparel & Home Textile), George (Apparel & Home Textile) Etc.
  • Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
  • Followed all the parameter like. AQL, Color lots, Documentation as per client specifications. if found any discrepancy than clearly identified and recorded in report for client attention.
  • Provided the internal and onsite training for New joiner in company.

I worked with Carrefour India as a Deputed quality QA and fit tech behalf of Bureau veritas.

Quality Control executive

Orient Craft Ltd
02.2014 - 05.2017
  • Factory representative of ANN TAYLOR, TALBOTS, J.CREW, GAP & Old navy.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by providing comprehensive training on quality control processes and tools.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems.
  • Served as a subject matter expert on quality control matters during critical project phases, providing valuable input that informed decision-making processes.
  • Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
  • Improved product quality by implementing rigorous testing procedures and addressing identified issues.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive risk management plans, proactively addressing potential quality concerns before they could impact the business.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process and system improvements.
  • Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
  • Provided expert guidance during internal audits, resulting in successful compliance with established standards and procedures.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, driving continuous quality enhancements.
  • Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
  • Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with timely resolution of complaints, ensuring product consistency and reliability.
  • Maintaining Daily Quality Reports as well as measurement reports
  • Conducting internal PP meeting with production people
  • Taking care of sampling quality and buyers comments at the time of sewing
  • Risk analyzing at development stage as well as at Production stage
  • Product safety analyzing
  • Cross checking the Raw materials as per sampling capacity allocation
  • Doing final inspection Gap and M&S
  • Quality system management
  • Conduct internal audits prior to handing over goods to buyer representative for final inspection
  • Check garments at every stage, & to ensure that no defective pieces are passed for shipment
  • To ensure only quality trims are used in production & are in accordance to the specification sheet
  • Inspection & and giving instruction to packing department for correct tagging and packing requirement
  • Take care of all reports like pre-inspection & final inspection
  • (Buyer M&S Ann Taylor, j.crew, old navy, gap & old navy online)
  • Take follow ups from Production.
  • Managers for shipment plane and schedule for audit
  • Take follow ups from merchants, if any pendency in the running style file which require for audit
  • Responsibilities for TOP and PILOT follow ups.

Education

MBA (HR&FD) - Human Resources & Fashish Design

Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
Meerut

Skills

Team Collaboration

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Personal Information

  • Father's Name: Mr. Bresh Babu
  • Date of Birth: 06/10/1993
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Team Leader

Precision Solutions
12.2023 - Current

Auditor / Quality Inspector's Team Leader

Asia Quality Focus
01.2020 - 12.2023

Quality inspector

Bureau veritas, products services(INDIA) Pvt. Ltd
05.2017 - 01.2020

Quality Control executive

Orient Craft Ltd
02.2014 - 05.2017

MBA (HR&FD) - Human Resources & Fashish Design

Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
Ashish KumarTeam Leader , Sr Quality Inspector And Auditor