Geevanantham Prakash
Sustainability Auditor
Coimbatore
Summary
Investigation and Research analyst with 3+ years of experience in supply chain monitoring of sustainable manufacturing practices. Individual with Social Responsibilities seeking for joining hands with like minded people for making change in the society towards sustainability.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Consultant & Auditor
Freelance
10.2023 - Current
- Organized and analyzed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and company trends.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Understanding the new requirement setforth by TE and GOTS in their revision history and help companies in proper implementation.
- Advising the Manufacturers, Buying office personals and brand representatives in clarification regarding technical requirement of a product towards meeting TE and GOTS standard.
- Ensuring wet processing units achieving requirements setforth by ZDHC, monitoring and ensuring energy efficiency, controlling and monitoring energy efficiency.
- Auditing and evaluating factories for GOTS, OCS, GRS, RCS and CCS as per project received.
Certification Officer
ICEA Certification India _ A Subsidiary Of ICEA Italy
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Lead Auditor for the standards GOTS, OCS, GRS, RCS and CCS which involved assessment of Traceability, Quality Management, Chemical Management, Environmental Management, Social Compliance Management.
- Audited 370+ sites for 600+ certifications all over India and in Indonesia that are involved in textile manufacturing (fibre to garmenting), Textile recycling, polybag manufacturing & recycling, toys manufacturing, manufacturing of accessories through paper and textile fibers
- Conducting review of application submitted for approval of Standard logo usage by companies that are involved in making public facing claims.
- Timely review of reports prepared by co-auditors to ensure conformity of the organization to the standard evaluated and recommending for certification.
Technical Support
ICEA Certification India _ A Subsidiary Of ICEA Italy
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided on-site and remote technical support to clients.
- Undergone review of files as a part of stage 1 audit for the sustainable certification standards - GOTS, OCS, GRS, RCS, CCS.
- Involved in issuing Transaction certificate, communicating with clients and consultants to guide them for certification application.
- Coordinated as Helpdesk India of hubspot ICEA to the clients across India and Indonesia for their technical support regarding certification and its working software.
- Attended more than 40+ audits as observer and Trainee auditor for the standards GOTS, OCS, GRS, RCS and CCS.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Textile Technology
Kumaraguru College of Technology
India 04.2001 -
Skills
Business Planning
Product Life Cycle Management
Operations Analysis
Quality Assurance
Continuous Improvement
Assessments
Safety Regulations
Sustainability Practices
Child labor Eradication
Abolition of Forced Labor
Operational Safety
Living Wage
Grievances Monitoring
Air and Water Pollution
Renewable Energy
Certification
ISO 9001:2015 - Lead Auditor - TUV NORD Cert GmbH
Timeline
Consultant & Auditor
Freelance
10.2023 - Current
Certification Officer
ICEA Certification India _ A Subsidiary Of ICEA Italy
06.2022 - 09.2023
Technical Support
ICEA Certification India _ A Subsidiary Of ICEA Italy
01.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Technology - Textile Technology
Kumaraguru College of Technology
04.2001 -