JAGANNATHAN ARUMUGAM
Chennai
Summary
Jagannathan is a dedicated professional with expertise in assessing and ensuring the quality of leather goods. With a strong background in leather-making processes, he focuses on enhancing the leather portfolio, specifically in WET-END and retanning operations. His technical knowledge and experience enable him to maintain high-quality standards while developing innovative leather products for ECCO Leather and its customers.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Wet End Technical Manager
Ecco Tannery Thailand
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver technical projects on time
- Mentored junior Technologist fostering professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.
- Analyzed technical requirements and provided solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
- Completed Multiple projects faster than expected, exacting cost savings of $ 500000.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Recruited and trained junior technical team members.
Senior Retanning Technician
PT. ECCO Tannery Indonesia
07.2016 - 01.2025
- Lead shop floor operations and quality control for WET-END processes in all aspects (Wetblue, Retanning, and Crusting) to align with business OKRs, KPIs.
- Improve retanning efficiency, including running time, chemical utilization, THEMA( drying systems), and water consumption.
- Ensure quality control for production, conduct sample trials and product developments, and follow up on leather delivery to Finishing based on the delivery plan.
- Oversee color matching for both production and samples. Conduct trials to address issues in the Wet End process (wet blue material, chemical properties) and provide updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate with chemical suppliers to enhance and develop methods for improving retanning formulations and leather quality.
- Achieved production targets of 2.5 million square feet per month.
Wet End Technician
Bachi Shoes Limited Tannery, India
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Responsible on WET-END processes focusing on production and improvement of technical aspects.
- Achieved 500,000 square feet of production per month in the WET-END, utilizing my technical and color matching abilities.
- Responsible on WET-END processes for premium brands, Deichmann, Legero, Kicker France, and Good Leathers.
- Provided technical assistance for subcontracted work with AVT Leathers, Delta Shoes, Xilong Export, Sung Huyn Export, and others.
- Ensured quality control in the WET-END are in standard.
Wet End Technician
Althaf Shoes Private Limited Tannery, India
06.2011 - 02.2014
- Responsible for various types of articles and their processes from wet blue to finishing.
- Select different wet blue hides and utilize them for a range of articles based on the input plan.
- Create retanning recipes and assess dyed skins for color matching.
- Focus on color matching for all types of aniline, pigmented, and nubuck leathers.
- Manage process control up to crusting, with exposure to finishing processes as well.
- Follow up on new sample developments, providing technical support and facilitating the transition to production.
- Execute new articles in production while offering technical solutions and techniques.
- Prepare Technology Files.
- Adhere to standard requirements for ECCO, Deichmann, and Legero.
- Achieved production targets of 800,000 square feet per month.
- Demonstrate supervisory abilities and effectively manage operators.
- Participate in laboratory testing parameters for various nubucks, linings, and splits, with practical experience conducting tests independently.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Leather Technology
ANNA University
Chennai, India01.2011
Skills
- Hand-on experience in Leather Making
- Professional Hueni system and platform application
- Strong leather knowledge
- Project management
- Leading others
- Strong decision maker
- Complex problem solver
- Innovative and Self-Motivate
- Business and customer focused
Languages
Tamil – Native
English – Professional
Timeline
Wet End Technical Manager
Ecco Tannery Thailand
02.2025 - 08.2025
Senior Retanning Technician
PT. ECCO Tannery Indonesia
07.2016 - 01.2025
Wet End Technician
Bachi Shoes Limited Tannery, India
03.2014 - 05.2016
Wet End Technician
Althaf Shoes Private Limited Tannery, India
06.2011 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Technology - Leather Technology
ANNA University
Training & Development
- Internship at Central Leather Research Institute (India)
- The project on TDS deduction in tannery effluent aims to study the feasibility of controlling BOD and COD levels in effluent to minimize the costs associated with tannery operations and effluent treatment.
- Internship at Clariant Chemicals (India) Specializing in plant training at Ram Leathers, focusing on post-tanning process techniques and the various characteristics of chemical properties in different leather types.
About JAGANNATHAN
- Working experience : 14 year 3 months
- Age: 35 years
- E-Mail: jaganlt007@gmail.com
Computer skills
- MS office,
- Hueni Retanning