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GANARAJA KOLLIKKAJE BHAT

FINISHING MANAGER
Dhaka,13
GANARAJA KOLLIKKAJE BHAT

Summary

Proven leader in textile management, excelling at Levis Global Trading Company II LTD with expertise in safety regulations and technical knowledge. Achieved 90-95% approval rates for brand submissions, significantly reducing rewash rates to 5-0.5% and driving substantial cost savings. Skilled in fostering team productivity and ensuring product quality assurance through innovative process controls and sustainable practices. Motivated Finishing Department Supervisor with 34 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing environment working under pressure and meeting deadlines to maintain production schedule. Excellent management skills and proven expertise in promoting teamwork and accountability to support and lead individuals in day-to-day finishing operations. Maintains high production levels through sound decision making, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Overview

34
years of professional experience

Work History

Levis Global Trading Company II LTD.

FINISHING MANAGER
09.2008 - Current

Job overview


  • Good service on Developments with PDS teams & designers for whole season with new Innovations & getting approved on time full path accountability & Flawless bulk executions with on time delivery.
  • US & Europe Direct communications with SSM team, Design teams/ PDS /PI teams/ Merchants, Vendor Planners.
  • Train & Educating all vendors as per the required Standards Testing protocols including 3rd party lab visit.
  • Bringing business to the Country by offering best competitive costs.
  • Performing 90-95% achievement for the approval submissions from the Brand and managing all Bangladesh shade bands and update in SharePoint, Access database etc
  • Supporting to the Business team for on time delivery with quality products as per Required testing Standards & Zero RSL failures.
  • Set of new infrastructures & when required by the Management to accommodate increased production levels.
  • Upgrading the vendor capability which can be deliverable at the bulk.
  • Cost saving by Converting the Traditional process to sustainable finishes.
  • Lab dips , Spectrophotometer readings, Fabric approvals are additional vendor set up responsibility Taken other than finishing for Woven's & Knits .
  • Fabrics blankets evaluate when ever complaints from Nominated supplier vs vendors, give solutions to vendors as well as Suppliers.
  • Manage Full package Denim & Non- Denim Fabrics to vendors with tight process control's.
  • Solve bulk problems during bulk issues & Give Corrective actions to improve the On time deliverables.


FUSION APPARELS (P) LTD,

PRODUCTION MANAGER
01.1996 - 10.2011

Job overview

  • 5 years’ experience in Fusion Apparels (P) Ltd, Bangalore as a Production Manager handling Wet processing of Knits Fabrics which includes pretreatment, bleaching in the winch, printing and dyeing unit and finishing. I was also instrumental in handling technical services at the customers end to achieve different wash results on the knits.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.

American Jordanian Company for Apparel Ltd.

LAUNDRY MANAGER
01.2008 - 09.2008

Job overview

Working as a Laundry Manager Handling about 15000pcs of Denims –Levi’s /V.F / Polo/ 7 Jeans with all kind of Dry process & Wet process .Cost reducing ,Maintaining buyers quality requirement-Sampling/ Bulk productions, Max. Production outputs, Co ordination with buying office, Production planning’s, Implement new technologies to move easy productions etc.

PT.SAI APPAREL INDUSTRIES

LAUNDRY MANAGER
11.2005 - 11.2007

Job overview

  • Working at PT.SAI APPAREL INDUSTRIES –Semarang Indonesia Joined as Quality control Supervisor and became Laundry Manager Handling about 100K units per day with all kind of washes, Dry process, sandblasting/hand sand, whiskers, wiping, different kinds of spray-pp / pigment /direct color , wrinkle free process, tie and die effects, tags , bleach spots, permanent wrinkle etc
  • Quality deliverables and Eliminated Rewashes to 0.5 % which is Great achievements.
  • Zero inspection rejections from all buyers like Gap / H & M big buyers .
  • Savings and 2Lakhs USD Profits making from laundry every month.

NOBLE GARMENT FACTORY W.L.L

LAUNDRY INCHARGE
11.2003 - 11.2005

Job overview

  • · Working as a Laundry Incharge in NOBLE GARMENT FACTORY W.L.L at BAHRAIN handling about 15000pcs per day.
  • Quality Product deliverables with 12 000 denims and 3 000 Non denims daily basis.
  • Any additional capacity we used to Manage ACC unit and Gulf garments to support additional capacities within Bahrain managing by me .

SHIVAM

Manager Laundry
01.2000 - 11.2003

Job overview

  • Working as a Laundry Manager in Shivam, New Delhi, handling about 12,000 pieces of denim, Knits and woven garments having Sandblasting, Whickering, Over dyeing and controlling job work laundry.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

GOKALDAS EXPORTS, BANGALORE

LAUNDRY MANAGER
05.1994 - 11.1995

Job overview

  • Working as Laundry Manager in Lucky Tex-II, handling about 25,000pcs per day with different types of washes on fabrics like Denims, Woven, Knits, and Blends etc with different washes.
  • Fostered an inclusive work environment by promoting open communication among team members.
  • Developed quality control measures to maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
  • Meeting with CEO every day to report Day to day Production activities in factory and Financial control's on factory , water managements from outside trucks , 35 factory logistics maintaining .

GOPALKRISHNA TEXTILE MILL

PROCESSING SUPRVISOR
05.1990 - 09.1994

Job overview

  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing costs while maintaining quality output.
  • Scheduled products, prepared items for sale and submitted samples for analysis to facilitate quality assurance process.
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, ensuring optimal stock levels were maintained without excess waste or shortages impacting production flow.
  • Boosted employee morale with regular performance feedback, recognition, and team-building activities.
  • Managing dyeing shifts , Labs and Finishings at stentors , printing product finishing etc.

Education

KVG POLYTECHNIQE
Sullia, India

DIPLOMA from ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
04.2001

University Overview

Skills

Safety regulations compliance

Languages

English
Intermediate (B1)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Indonesian
Beginner (A1)
Bengali
Beginner (A1)
Kannada
Upper intermediate (B2)
Malayalam
Beginner (A1)
Tamil
Beginner (A1)
Telugu
Beginner (A1)
Malay
Beginner (A1)
Tulu
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

FINISHING MANAGER
Levis Global Trading Company II LTD.
09.2008 - Current
LAUNDRY MANAGER
American Jordanian Company for Apparel Ltd.
01.2008 - 09.2008
LAUNDRY MANAGER
PT.SAI APPAREL INDUSTRIES
11.2005 - 11.2007
LAUNDRY INCHARGE
NOBLE GARMENT FACTORY W.L.L
11.2003 - 11.2005
KVG POLYTECHNIQE
DIPLOMA from ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
04.2001
Manager Laundry
SHIVAM
01.2000 - 11.2003
PRODUCTION MANAGER
FUSION APPARELS (P) LTD,
01.1996 - 10.2011
LAUNDRY MANAGER
GOKALDAS EXPORTS, BANGALORE
05.1994 - 11.1995
PROCESSING SUPRVISOR
GOPALKRISHNA TEXTILE MILL
05.1990 - 09.1994
GANARAJA KOLLIKKAJE BHATFINISHING MANAGER