V.S. Sudalaimuthu
Sr. Lab Manager (Analytical Services-South India)
Bangalore
Summary
Diligent & solution oriented professional offering over 18 years of experience leading initiatives on Product Safety, Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Risk Assessment, Incident Management, Business process improvement to drive productivity and attain operational excellence across multiple industries. A skilled program & project manager adept at evaluating the control efficiency, identifying hidden risks or non-conformity issues, drafting & implementing processes/policies, monitoring enforcement of standards & regulations, proactively identifying compliance issues & developing, managing & revising processes to ensure relevant safety, environmental & regulatory standards are met. Possess strong business acumen, adept at collaborating with cross-functional team members, suppliers & other third-party teams across different regions, in-depth knowledge of safety, compliance requirements, product compliance processes and their interplay with global supply chains.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Sr. Lab Manager (Analytical Services-South India)
BVCPS
07.2015 - Current
- Maintaining & implementing ISO 14001, compliance initiatives across all locations
- Risk Assessments, Incident Management, implementing controls, driving trainings for EHS, Organizational Aspect Impact analysis, Hazard Risk analysis, driving system improvements, tracking changes in regulations
- Training Vendors and the site team to implement EMS requirements
- Developing & implementing process for tracking regulatory compliances
- Safety & Risk Management (e.g., process safety, chemical & hazardous material handling, occupational health)
- Coordinating with multiple brands to help setting up of their protocols related to RSL testing parameters
- Coordinating with cross-functional team to ensure the seamless operations and on-time results deliverable to customers
- Oversee and maintain Certificates of chemical Compliance and Testing Reports for H&M, C&A, PVH, LS & Co., factories for their production
- Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes
- Work directly with Brands I Retailer and Factory representatives to ensure timely completion of all audits and follow up on all CAP reports
- Strategizing on compliance issues with management and work on solutions to ensure a smooth operation process
- Staying abreast on the Apparel industry changes, trends, and best practices, assessing the potential impact of these changes on organizational processes
- Ensuring that internal audits of the Environmental management systems are conducted at planned intervals & provide information on the results of audits to Management Representative
- Overall responsible for the successful management EMS schemes ensuring the global operation and GMS (Global Management System) is efficient and meets the expectations of all key stakeholders
- Conducting trainings on Legal requirements, Emergency preparedness, Firefighting, Safe chemical Handling, Ergonomics
- SME for product safety standards, Training suppliers (Mills, Garment Stitching unit, laundry & printing) on sustainability programs in-line with brand requirement
- Auditing sub-supply chain of multiple brands relevant to EMS & CMS, involved in detecting of restricted parameters viz (APEO, Extractable HMs)
Lab Manager (Analytical Services)
BVCPS
09.2010 - 06.2015
- Leading the team and provide robust training process to support service delivery
- Monitor and apply the product safety regulations and compliance program to ensure that the organization is in regulatory compliance in the following areas: CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act), RSL (Restricted Substances List), REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization & Restriction of Chemicals)
- As a Lab manager ensured TAT, accuracy & productivity of the team
Lab Supervisor
TUV SUD India Private. Ltd.
07.2006 - 09.2010
- Developed new testing parameters in line with the market requirements
- Quality management of test results from laboratory operations
- Oversaw the Laboratory operations (technical & operational) in the absence of the line manager
- Negotiated with vendor/suppliers of chemical formulators & Instrument supplies
- Got exposure to confront the Brand Audit and Accreditation
- Enhanced the test capability against Brands new requirements/country wise regulatory requirements
Instrumentation Chemist
SGS India Private Ltd.
12.2003 - 06.2006
- Maintenance & Calibration of GC-MS, GC-ECD& FID, HPLC, LC-MS/MS, AAS Tuning of the Instrument & Quantification in Textile, Leather products
- Involved in the Testing of Chlorophenol, Chloro Bi Phenyls, OTC, CoC, Phthalates etc
- In Fabrics, Leathers, Pigments and others as EU and US norms
- Responsible for Analysis of Azo dyes, HCHO and Cr6 including Analysis of various types of Water
- Determination of SVHCs (substances of very high concern) in finished and raw products using AAS
Education
M Sc. - Chemistry
Sundarnar University
01-2003
Skills
- Product Safety
- Compliance Management
- Project & Program Management
- Project Planning & Implementation
- Safety, Compliance & Environmental Regulations
- Process Development
- Operational & Customer Excellence
- Risk Assessment
- Incident Management
- Efficiency Improvement
Certification
NABL Lead Assessor - ISO 17025:2017, National Accreditation Board for Laboratory, 2016
Awards
- Best Employee of the Year, BVCPS, 2018 | 2019
Key Accomplishments
- Head of Sustainability & Senior Lab Manager (Analytical Services-South India), BVCPS, 09/2010, Present, Leading & driving maintenance and implementation of ISO 14001, compliance, and initiatives at all the locations; involved in conducting risk assessments, implementing controls, incident management, EHS & EMS requirements management.
- Project Manager, Serving as the project manager between the sourcing and the supplier teams, setting up processes and pipelines for multiple soft lines categories across India to support the Brands and suppliers of Textile industry’ growth plans.
- Speaker and Panellist, Speaker and panellist on subjects like sustainability, sustainable chemical management, product stewardship (product safety).
- Collaboration with Global R&D Team, Collaborated with the global R&D team driving sustainability programs & developed a software as an 'input chemical management tool' & successfully implemented and identifying the result of its pilot project across 8 textile mills in India.
Timeline
Sr. Lab Manager (Analytical Services-South India)
BVCPS
07.2015 - Current
Lab Manager (Analytical Services)
BVCPS
09.2010 - 06.2015
Lab Supervisor
TUV SUD India Private. Ltd.
07.2006 - 09.2010
Instrumentation Chemist
SGS India Private Ltd.
12.2003 - 06.2006
M Sc. - Chemistry
Sundarnar University
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