RAJANNA . Y
COO
BANGALORE
Summary
- Accomplished Textile Professional with progressive industry background and decisive leadership style. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Blue Apparels Ltd
Dhaka
09.2021 - Current
- Developed quarterly business plans to evaluate cost projections.
- Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline and delineate necessary functions.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Established Business and Ethics policies to promote company culture and vision.
- Improved performance management system and introduced KPI program to develop future leaders.
- Managed divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Coordinated and implemented effective training for over 85 staffs professionals to improve production processes.
Head of Production & Operation
HOP LUN
Dhaka, & Bahir Dar
04.2019 - 08.2021
- (HOP YICK), Bangladesh, 's – for 6 Units, Machines Cap : 5650 Shipment Cap : 6.5 M pcs/Month
- Volume of Business handled: 200 M USD, It’s an 8 IPDC sheds, each 5500 Sq M & 264 Sewing lines
- 3450 physical sewing machines runs in 2 shifts
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
Buyer, Sr. Manager
ZXY International
04.2012 - 04.2019
- S handling: M & S, TARGET USA, WALMART, TESCO, ETAM, H & M, HUNKEMULLER, SAINSBURRY, DEBENHAMS, C & A, TCHIBO, AEO, LINDEX, KIABI, KAPPAHL LABEL COLLECTION, NEXT, Matalan, etc
- Key Achievements:
- In 3 months, 24 sewing lines trained from fresh level, set-up for production & Achieved 40% Eff @ HOPLUN APPARELS, ETHIOPIA
- Successfully planned & implemented 2 shifts working @ HOPLUN APPARELS, ETHIOPIA
- Successfully implemented self- trimming project in entire factory @ HOPLUN APPARELS, ETHIOPIA
- Successfully implemented self-checking by operator by removing mid-line checking @ HOPLUN APPARELS, ETHIOPIA
- Successfully set & implemented 16 customers self-inspections out of 18 @ HOPYICK, BANGLADESH
- Successfully runned 18 customers without having any major quality claims @ HOPYICK,
- Brought up Technical compliance score from 80% to 95% & above @ HOPYICK
- Successfully Worked & Achieved H & M customer “SRQ” certification in 2020 @ HOPYICK
- Overall Quality – in line rejection rate brought down from 13.5% to 6% @ HOPYICK
- Overall Quality – OQL rejection rate brought down from 4.5% to 1.5% @ HOPYICK 3
- Organization, Machines Cap : 22 Factories
- Volume of Business Handled: 56 M USD
- Buyers Handled: PREMIER, KARIBAN, STS, BHPC, FRUIT OF THE LOOM ,MARISOL, SFG, CISALFA, FUSSL,TRIMARK, CHUMS,WEBSTAR, D2, UBC, CORONA, PETER ENGLAND, BIG STAR, MR, JAYTEX, EMPIRE, CIA - HERING, KAPPA,GAASTRA, MR & Lady, Scott free, FILSON, etc…
- Key Achievements:
- Successfully handling from the Date of Join Zero Claim & Zero Air Shipment
- Successfully set up program, trained & certified 1st time in ZXY for ZXY Certified QCs @ Vendor Factories
- Successfully Handled all types of Washing & brought down rejection ratio >1 % & saved Fab
- Successfully designed & implemented Supplier Performance Evaluation Monthly Basis
- Successfully designed & implemented Quality person’s performance Appraisal on monthly Basis
- Successfully Developed & handled highest capacity of 56 M USD (started from 10 M USD) Business Turnover
Head of Quality
Aquarelle International Ltd, A CIEL Group
04.2010 - 04.2012
- Technical & Pre - Production, Machines Cap : 6 Factories
- Volume of Business Handled: 5.5 M USD
- BUYERS HANDLED
- Edgars, Next, Markham, River island, Mc Neal, Truworth, Nike, Jules, Hugo Boss, Zara, Hema, Debenhams, M & S, Espirit, Celio, Matalan, Carrefour, Woolworth, etc.
- Key Achievements:
- Achieved Award for Zero Claim, Zero Air Shipment & Zero Complaint during my stay
- Achieved the Best Systematic Runner of Work Among Complete Group 9\10 Points
- Successfully passed Hugo Boss, Jules & Woolworth Customer factory Technical Audits @ Madagascar unit.
SR. MANAGER
ARVIND LTD, LIFESTYLE APPAREL – JEANS
Bangalore
04.2009 - 04.2010
- Machines Cap : 850
- Volume of Business Handled: 60 M USD
- Products Handled : Denim’s – Men’s & Ladies bottoms & All Children’s Bottoms
- BUYERS HANDLED : GAP, OLD navy, Benzer Men, TCP, Kohl’s, BR, Live’s, Mexx, Tommy, H & M etc
Manager
SHAHI EXPORTS (P) LTD
Bangalore
06.2007 - 04.2009
- BUYERS HANDLED : A & F, H & M, Walmart, M & S, Tommy Hilfiger, Target, JC Penny, KDC, Espirit, Pacsun, GAP, Mexx, Next, AEO, Vermoda, IZOD, VH, CK, Talbot s, JB, UBC, etc
AGM
MODELAMA EXPORTS LTD, IMT, BUYERS
Manesar
09.2005 - 09.2007
- HANDLED : Aero postal, Mervyns, Old Navy, GAP, H & M, Lands’ End, etc
Manager
SHAHI EXPORT HOUSE
Bangalore
03.2003 - 09.2005
- Buyers Handled : TALBOTS, BROOKS BROTHER, PVH, IZOD, GEFFRY BENNY, 9
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER
GOKALDAS IMAGES LTD
BENGALURU
01.1999 - 12.2003
- Buyers handled : Playtex, Bonprix, Jockey, Enamore, etc
Education
B.E (Bachelor of Engineering) -
Malnad College of Engineering
MBA - Finance Management
IGNOU(Discontinued)
PGDIP - Apparel Manufacturing Technology
PVR Institute of Technology
Haryana 01.2006 - 12.2006
Skills
Skills & CompetenciesProject Set-up, Costing & BudgetingNew Plant Set-up CAPEX & OPEX PlanningProject Electrification, Civil works planning & executionAnnual plant Production capacity calculation, SMV costingNew Plant & Existing Plant MP planning & stage by stage recruitment, TrainingPlant Ramp up planEnsure complete process flow layouts from Fab to packed goods out according to Engineering methodEfficient & appropriate machines & Equipment’s selection for the projectsMan machine ratio maintain for the entire projectProduct Development & Pre-ProductionAnalysis of new product through tech pack & determine the SMV through GSD & review its do-ability to manufactureGarment Engineering- to Minimize SMV’s/ wastage without changing the appearance of the productProductive systems implementation & reducing cost\minuteRequired Skill developmentValidation of Product workflow layout-throughput to minimize handlingTo arrange necessary requirements of jigs/folders/attachments/work aids etcDuring ProductionTo Ensure workstation is Ergonomically DesignedWork Measurements techniques involving Time & Motion StudyLine Balancing based on study & pitch DiagramFully have knowledge on CONVEYOR SYSTEM, Switch Rock, SMART MRTProduction Improving systemsWell designed for selection of tailor, helper, supervisor, checker, QC’s etcBiggest StrengthsEffective Utilization of systems & producing better productivityBest IE Practices @ Cutting, Sewing, Packing\FinishingQuick Change over with respect Off STD timeStrong Knowledge in WRAP, ACCORD, ALLIANCE, SEDEX, BSCI, GRS\OCS\GOTS, ISO etc, Compliance & AuditsReduction of In directs (Head Counts)Very good knowledge in all types of washingBetter Space Utilization through modified Engineering layoutsComplete Knowledge of SAP(ERP) – MOVEX & STAGE, ORACLE, etcThe Best Motivational systems for work force by Incentive systems, presentation awarenessQuality Assurance & QMSEnsure efficient quality process setting Initiation, implementation of new quality system Strong Knowledge in QMS & Quality failures controlInitial quality / technical study as well as preparation of working standards as per buyer’s requirementsFollow and maintain AQL standards, thus ensuring production quality goodsStrong Knowledge in TLS & JC Penny SystemDesign and implement SPC using process capability studies / control charts as well as various management toolsPRESENT JOBOrganization : BLUE APPARELS LTD, Dhaka, BangladeshDesignation : Chief Operating OfficerDuration : 05042022 to till dateMachines Cap : 625 M\Cs 800 M\cs (New Project Upcoming)Buyer’s handling : US POLO, PERRY ELLIS, HAVANA JIM, MAXCOOL, CANOPY, NEXT2CPREMIER, THREADBARE, GIOVOVA, MIKHAL, MR LEE, PETROLBOBSON, RRJ, etcKey Achievements in Current JobSuccessfully expanded 300 machines to 625 machines business in 5 monthsBrought over new customer on board by doing self-marketingReduced over 20% Overheads cost without effecting productionSuccessfully expanded one factory about 200 machines with complete set-upAll required compliances ensured for both factoriesSuccessfully implemented systems for accountabilitySuccessfully implemented daily earning vs spending costingPreparing New project for 800 machinesOrganization efficiency brought up 53% from 37% in 5 months
Business process reengineering
Change Management
Budgeting
Staff Management
Cost savings and reduction
Certification
[Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Blue Apparels Ltd
09.2021 - Current
Head of Production & Operation
HOP LUN
04.2019 - 08.2021
Buyer, Sr. Manager
ZXY International
04.2012 - 04.2019
Head of Quality
Aquarelle International Ltd, A CIEL Group
04.2010 - 04.2012
SR. MANAGER
ARVIND LTD, LIFESTYLE APPAREL – JEANS
04.2009 - 04.2010
Manager
SHAHI EXPORTS (P) LTD
06.2007 - 04.2009
PGDIP - Apparel Manufacturing Technology
PVR Institute of Technology
01.2006 - 12.2006
AGM
MODELAMA EXPORTS LTD, IMT, BUYERS
09.2005 - 09.2007
Manager
SHAHI EXPORT HOUSE
03.2003 - 09.2005
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER
GOKALDAS IMAGES LTD
01.1999 - 12.2003
B.E (Bachelor of Engineering) -
Malnad College of Engineering
MBA - Finance Management
IGNOU(Discontinued)