Sambathkumar Murugesan

• Performed inspections of incoming fabrics and trims to ensure compliance with buyer and internal quality standards.
• Checked fabric parameters (shade, GSM, width, defects) using 4-point systems and trims (zippers, buttons, threads, labels) using AQL sampling.
• Verified test reports (color fastness, shrinkage, rubbing) and ensured compatibility of trims with fabrics before bulk production.
• Coordinated with suppliers on non-conformities and implemented corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitored shade lot continuity, maintained inspection documentation, and supported internal/external audits.
• Developed SOPs, checklists, and trained teams to improve inspection accuracy and reduce quality complaints.

PROFFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Develop and secure the engineering and quality needs at the production unit to deliver products satisfying customer expectations.
• Reporting to Management on Quality KPIs and building programs for improvement.
• Key contact towards the suppliers for Quality & Engineering work, responsible to develop and secure production process, handling Quality deviations & securing compliance to all requirements.
• Lead product development at the factory floor from a technical point of view and secure scalability for further implementation.
• Defects analysis with root cause and data collections with graphical presentation (FMEA).
• To take Corrective & preventive actions against customer concerns / warranty failures & reply to customers through Problem solving (8D) Methodologies.
• Octopus Activity connecting with all respective departments to involve about product review in customer aspects.
• Perform Product Audits & Production Risk Assessments at production units.
• Periodic Supplier performance evaluation & rating to measure the performance.
• Provide training & awareness to associates & supervisors regarding Quality tools, visual inspection etc. to improve the process quality.

• Product Document Verification (P.DOC)-To verify the Product documents which is received from buyer. It contains TED –Technical Description, Specifications, Pack Draw & Pack requirement, Labels & Stickers, Fabric cutting plan, Pattern matching, List of accessories and Local compliance markings.
• Receiving original samples & frames from buyer - To analyze workmanship and patterns review for sampling purpose.
• Red sticker sample approval –Pattern freezing for style wise & NAC, Packing Line Appendix, FMEA, CTQ, SOP, DWP, Connect System.
• Actively identify and execute Product Improvements as per democratic design (Form, Function, Quality, Low Price , Sustainability)
• Actively identify, put forward and lead Product Improvements with priority to satisfy customers and lower costs, as well to utilize material and energy in an efficient way.

• Scan Tech Pack Implemented to reduce zero packing error.
• Fabric Optimal width implemented to increase the fabric efficiency & reduce the cutting waste.
• 7 – Wastage implemented in production manufacturing units.
• Implemented FAB-TRACKER APP from fabric to finished goods for better traceability & easy retrieval the documents.
• Lean Transformation to reduce the defect rate & improving the efficiency.
• Manufacturing improvement automation in stitching machine.

• Responsible for testing various textile samples (both woven and knits) as per the laid down Quality Manual System and Test methods (like AATCC, ASTM).
• Understanding for buyers Protocol and different test methods.
• Checking and final signing of the test reports.
• Ensuring quality of the product; New Product identification and establishing the Quality Standards of various fabrics used.
• Checking of Quality standards of various fabrics used and Checking and finalizations of Test Reports
• Overall functioning of the groups and updating the group members on the Quality System and Clients Requirements.

• To maintain the documentation parts PDOC, DWP, Test reports in IKEA supplier portal
• To update the test in IKEA supplier portal and daily reviewing the product documentation file in IKEA supplier portal and updated to the departments.
• To follow-up the sub suppliers and visited every month as per the buyer requirements.
• Conduct Final Inspection as per the buyer protocol