Saravanan Rajagopal
Bangalore
Summary
Proactive QA-Head with a solid history of success in managing operations building teams and delivering exceeding-expectation results. Offering 25+ years of progressive experience with sound knowledge of Apparel & Home Textiles and problem-solving abilities. Strong record of delivering results with Integrity & Honesty.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Head/Specialist -India
Decor Global Brands/Cian Co Ltd
08.2022 - Current
- Exploring/Vetting potential factories for sourcing.
- Lead and train quality control teams, fostering a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement.
- Conducting factory technical assessments to determine capability and capacity.
- Developing and implementing comprehensive quality management systems (QMS) that comply with industry standards and regulations.
- Identify potential quality risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize defects and enhance product reliability.
- Overseeing quality assurance processes throughout the production cycle, from raw material sourcing to final product inspection.
- Ensuring that all products comply with relevant safety & regulatory requirements & standards and maintain necessary certifications.
- Working closely with design, production, and supply chain teams to integrate quality considerations throughout the manufacturing process
- Analyze quality data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement, utilizing statistical process control techniques.
- Trigger corrective action& Preventive action (CAPA)
- Elevate the factory's preventive quality management system & improves right first-time quality
Assistant General Manager-Quality Assurance
Shahi Exports Pvt.Ltd-Knit Division
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Developed & leading a team of 15 QA personnel dedicated to PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/ Calvin Klein/Izod/Van Heusen) business accounts -Knits.
- Oversaw the manufacturing quality system is established & effectively implemented as per good manufacturing process (GMP).
- Engaged with senior management teams to define solution strategy, requirements, and resources for upcoming business expansion.
- Supported the R & D team by reviewing development samples & guiding them to communicate with clients for product standardization.
- Timely conducted end-to-end Risk assessments of upcoming styles along with cross-functional teams
- We shared our best quality operation practices with Clients. Timely updating team for client's updates on process & Product quality requirements
- Analyzed output data from the team’s foundational roles and worked on improvement projects - maximize productivity & quality level.
- Collaborated with the organizational development team for team members' training & development.
- Supported manufacturing excellence team on production process standardization & Zero-defect projects. Improved factory OQL as per AQL1.0 from 70% to 95%+. Reduced quality claims /packing claims to Zero.
QMS & Technical Consultant,
Self Employed
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Fostered- Factory Technical Assessments and Elevation, Production & Process Improvements. QA Dept design & Structure & Customized SOPs.
- Coach & Guide –Factory Technical Requirements and Responsibility sourcing requirements & Audit Procedures.
- Technical Advisor to digitization projects at XcELens for the quality Department across all production processes.
- Facilitated knowledge transfer among team members by leading training sessions on new tools, techniques, or industry best practices.
Senior Production Engineer-Product Safety& QA
Target
09.2004 - 11.2018
- Assured supply chain ethically delivering safe and quality products from 26 factories in South India and Sri Lanka.
- Collaborated with PD&D & validating product specification from Technical, Quality, and Engineering perspectives.
- Developed processes to determine critical processes to quality and created control plans to prevent potential risks in product quality and guided the team and factories for quality execution.
- Conducted thorough factory assessments and provided improvement plans/suggestions for the factory operations management system.
- Driven vendor/factory strategic meetings by conducting statistical analysis of factory quality and production performance for continuous improvements. Planned and executed workshops for Teams and Factories on best practices, risk mitigation, and calibrations for consistency in approach.
- Supported & Trained Overseas offices -Bangladesh and Indonesia - Factory assessments, Team calibration & supply chain assessments.
- SME in procedure making and process validation checklist for specially claimed raw materials - Organic, Egyptian, and Supima Cotton, FSC wood & paper, and recycled polyester.
- Capacity and Capability assessments based on SMV & OEE to support the right product to the right factory.
- SME - Target's Quality Assurance Factory Assessments, Production Readiness and C-TPAT.
Quality Assurance Officer
Textile Sourcing & Services-Buying Agency
12.2003 - 09.2004
- Assisted with the technical team for PP & TOP sample approvals from Clients Technical designer.
- Engineered approach to get desired look on merchandises in sewing floor & on dry process
- Handled extensive workmanship cargo shorts and pants with delicate dry and wet process.
- Planned & Executed adequate inline audit, DUPRO and final inspections.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Executive
Leela Scottish Lace Pvt Ltd
05.1997 - 01.2003
- Handled own brands and other retailer brands sourced from different locations in India.
- Set up & implement internal quality systems to meet J C Penney factory certifications across 3 different factories
- Recruited & Trained QA staff for various internal quality control functions across all production departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
GVN College /Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Tamil Nadu MBA - Production Planning Control, Maintenance & QMS
Annamalai University
Tamil NaduAdvance Diplomo-Fashion & Garment Technology
BSS-National Development Agency
Tamil Nadu Certificate - Science of Clothing Comfort
NPTEL/IIT
Madras Certificate - Leadership
NPTEL/IIT
Kharagpur Certificate - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
ISEL Global
Noida, UP Skills
- Product Technical Knowledge - Apparels & Accessories and Home Textiles (Woven and Knits Apparel)
- Responsible sourcing & Sustainability Requirements
- Coaching & Guiding /Team Development
- Analytical (Continuous Improvements)
- Problem-Solving
- Process Improvement
- Effective Communication
Interests
- Volunteering ay local community
- Coaching & Mentoring
- REading Technical Articles
Timeline
Quality Head/Specialist -India
Decor Global Brands/Cian Co Ltd
08.2022 - Current
Assistant General Manager-Quality Assurance
Shahi Exports Pvt.Ltd-Knit Division
11.2020 - 07.2022
QMS & Technical Consultant,
Self Employed
01.2019 - 10.2020
Senior Production Engineer-Product Safety& QA
Target
09.2004 - 11.2018
Quality Assurance Officer
Textile Sourcing & Services-Buying Agency
12.2003 - 09.2004
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Executive
Leela Scottish Lace Pvt Ltd
05.1997 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
GVN College /Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
MBA - Production Planning Control, Maintenance & QMS
Annamalai University
Advance Diplomo-Fashion & Garment Technology
BSS-National Development Agency
Certificate - Science of Clothing Comfort
NPTEL/IIT
Certificate - Leadership
NPTEL/IIT
Certificate - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
ISEL Global
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