SILAMBARASAN SINGARAM

[email protected] +971 589159689 Dubai, UAE

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Quality Control Executive with over 15 years of expertise in quality assurance, production planning, and auditing within the garment industry. Proven track record of leading multinational teams to improve product quality by 20% and reduce production delays by 15%, driving operational excellence and business growth. Adept at leveraging analytical skills and strategic insights to implement robust quality management systems, ensuring compliance and elevating customer satisfaction. Committed to delivering innovative, data-driven solutions that enhance efficiency and support organizational objectives in fast-paced fashion environments.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Quality Control Executive
11/2023 - Present
GMG GROUP – SUN & SANDS SPORTS , Dubai
Successfully and confidently created the basic measurement POMs
Testing protocols have been implemented as per the requirement
Standardized the constructions and POMs for all the core product categories
Initiated and successfully implemented self-inspections for all the suppliers
Conducting random inspections at the warehouse to ensure the quality of products
Collaborating with the buyer and designer for new product developments
Ensuring that the shipped goods meet the Delivery time quality standards approved by the buyer and the country's regulations
Review the tech packs before sending them to suppliers
Validating samples in the QA department like styling and developments, fit, PP, and shipment
Overseeing fabric testing and fittings of first samples
Undertaking quality evaluations of materials and checking the quality of the final product
Evaluate the quality of materials and checking of the final product
Managing factory evaluation audits for process and quality
Maintaining relationships with suppliers, sourcing regions and technical labs
Review the products on shop floors, every month to analyze customer requirements and satisfaction
Identifying the issues and sharing with the concerned supplier to improve the product quality in future orders
Handling men's, women's & kids' sportswear and training wear
Garment Technologist
07/2018 - 03/2023
LANDMARK GROUP - BABY SHOP , Dubai
Successfully, updated Poms in the backend in PLM Software
Implemented testing in PLM through vendor
Initiated and successfully implemented Okeo- tex testing certificate for all the key suppliers
Successfully implemented of Saber requirement for Apparels (Kids categories). And maintaining the certification details
Standardized the constructions for all the basic categories
Collaborating with the buying and design team for new product developments, ensuring the goods that were shipped were of the quality as per the buyer-approved samples and the country's requirements
Monitored child safety and maintained and analysed problem logs to identify and report recurring issues to management and product development
Responsible for analysis of the market styles and trends
Keep on updating the fits and styling as per the current trends
Attending the tech packs, range plan and sign-off meeting with buyers& designers
Review the tech packs before sending them to suppliers
Making the measurements and spec grading as per the styling and fit’s requirement
Validating samples in the QA department like styling and fit, size sets, PP, and shipment
Overseeing fabric testing and fittings of first samples
Undertaking quality evaluations of materials and checking the quality of the final product
Risk assesses products in terms of safety and analyse test reports
Evaluate the quality of materials and checking of the final product
Managing factory evaluation audits for process and quality
Maintaining relationships with suppliers, sourcing regions and technical labs
Providing training and support to suppliers and the origin team on systems, policies, procedures, and core processes
Recommending the wash care/product marking as per the quality manual & as per the regulation
Review the products on shop floors, every month to analyze customer requirements and satisfaction
Identifying the issues and sharing with the concerned supplier to improve the product quality in future orders
Handling quality requirements of the children's products from age 0-14 years boy's categories
Garment Technologist
08/2016 - 07/2018
BMA INTERNATIONAL - RED TAG , Dubai
Responsible for the technical aspects from fit sample to final product
Fitting new samples with the design team & buying team with accurate measures & giving advice on suitable fabric for styling
Suggesting to the buyer if any modifications are needed to change styling & designs during FIT & PP season
Assisting with approval of lab dips, print & embroidery strike-offs according to original designs' colour & quality specifications
Creating graded specs with all technical aspects
Overseeing fabric & garment test reports & fitting of first fit & pp samples
Co-ordinating with factories for product & technical queries
Maintaining the records of rejecting & approving fabric & garment test reports
Ensure that all products are developed to meet the high-quality standards required for our brand
Maintain final inspection records with test report details factory-wise
Visit our stores season-wise to inspect the garments & create the template vendor-wise for quality performance
Managed factory evaluation audits for process and quality
Visited stores every month to analyze customer requirements and satisfaction
Maintained supplier inspection reports for end-of-season reviews. the handling department: - Ladies casuals & contemporary and toddler boys
QA Executive
10/2014 - 08/2016
KIDILIZ GROUP (GROUP ZANNIER) , India
Managed factory evaluation audits for process and quality
Studied technical files & analyzed feasibility at the development stage
Doing inspections starting from inline to final to deliver good quality products to the customer
Responsible for analysing quality reports and preparing improvement plans
Setting up the lines in the factory to get quality product output after conducting PPM
Implementing the new quality system related to production
Conducted internal fabric, pilot-runs, Inline inspections & final inspections in AQL at 1/1.5/2.5 for major and 4.0 for the minor
Carried out inspection of knits. Conducted inspections and quality follow-ups for corrected garment defects as and when identified by the handling buyer: - LISA ROSE, GRANDIBLE, YCC, DISNEY, LIVIS, CATIMINI
Sample Technician
06/2013 - 07/2014
FIFTH AVENUE SOURCING PVT LTD , Tirupur, India
SR. Quality Controller
05/2012 - 05/2013
Free Look Fashions Pvt Ltd , Tirupur, India
Inline Quality Controller
05/2008 - 06/2010
Free Look Fashions Pvt Ltd , Tirupur, India

EDUCATION

BSc Garment Production
01/2010 - 01/2012
UNIVERSITY - BHARATHIYAR Nift -Tea Fashions GPA: First class (70%)
Diploma in Textile Technology
01/2005 - 01/2008
UNIVERSITY D.O.T.E KSR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GPA: First class (79%)

SKILLS