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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Parthiban  V

Parthiban V

Senior Quality Assurance Specalist
Coimbatore

Summary

Accomplished Senior Quality Assurance Specialist with a proven track record at Li&fung, enhancing product quality and customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and team leadership. Skilled in requirements analysis and quality system implementation, I've driven significant improvements in QA processes and efficiency. Achieved a notable reduction in defect rates, demonstrating a strong commitment to excellence and operational optimization.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

Li & Fung
03.2011 - Current
  • Looking after Quality Assurance for more than 15 Major Retailers in USA, Europe like Walmart Sam's club, Kohls, Action.....
  • Working with leading vendors like Welspun, Trident, Indocount,
    Srilakshmi Exports, Hanung Toys, Devgiri Exports, Sri Krishna Impex, Design & Co, Stovecraft, Ramesh flowers, Synthesis, Atlas, Palm fiber, William goodacre, Keerafibertex, TUFKO....
  • Taking Care of Order Follow-up & Inspections, Vendor Audit(FCCA). Approving PP and Top Samples, Shade Approvals, Communicating with Buyer and Vendors.
  • Performed standard first article inspections and random sampling inspections to verify adherence to customer standards.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, driving continuous optimization of QA processes.
  • Reduced defect rates by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing effective corrective actions.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with consistent delivery of high-quality products through meticulous quality control processes.
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to industry standards and internal policies, maintaining a high level of compliance throughout the organization.
  • Developed custom QA tools to streamline specific performance processes, improving overall efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
  • Managed risk effectively by proactively addressing potential issues before they became critical problems.
  • Streamlined the QA process, leading to increased efficiency and faster release cycles.
  • Led training sessions on best practices in Quality Assurance for both new hires and existing team members, promoting knowledge sharing across the organization.
  • Established strong working relationships with development teams, fostering a collaborative environment that facilitated rapid identification and resolution of quality issues.
  • Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy and completeness, enhancing overall product understanding among team members.
  • Ensured stakeholder satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication regarding project status updates and quality concerns.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of QA efforts into all stages of product development.
  • Contributed valuable insights during design reviews, helping guide product development towards improved user experience without sacrificing quality.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the QA department.
  • Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
  • Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
  • Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
  • Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
  • Addressed non-conformance issues, pausing production to correct errors.
  • Liaised with vendors and end-users to uncover system optimization opportunities.
  • Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.


Senior Quality Assurance In Charge

Sharadha Terry Products
06.2002 - 02.2011

Analyzing Existing Systems in order to identify and implement solutions for Critical
and Major Defects by both continues and Break through improvement system
 Approving Samples for External Purpose( sending it to Buyer for Approval ) and for
Internal Production Sample
 In weaving & preparatory department, Yarn performance,
Defect controlling in both Air jet (JAQAURD) & Rapier (DOBBY) Looms.
 In processing department, Shade matching & following the process control
parameters, Fastness of the fabric , Absorbency of the fabric ,wash test to ensure
quality.
 Confection :length Cutting, length hemming, cross cutting , cross hemming, Grading
& Packing
 FINAL QA:
 Pre-production Inspection
 In-line Inspection
 Final Random Inspection
 Co-ordination External QC(FRI)
 WORKED WITH INTERNATIONAL LABELS LIKE :
West point Stevens, Marks & Spencer, Target, Kohl’s, Bed Bath and Beyond,
Home source, Dillard’s, Macy’s, HBC, Linen N things ,West Elm, Belk,
Kaufhof, Habitat, Matalan, Wal-Mart, Hermes etc..,
EU customers like M&S, Kaufhof, Habitat, Matalan etc..,

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Alagappa University, Karaikudi, India
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Textile Management

Anna University, Coimbatore, India
04.2001 -

Diploma in Computer Technology - Computer Engineering

S.S.M Institute of Technology, Erode, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Requirements Analysis

Accomplishments

  • Kohls : Customer Claim reduction by 81 %
  • Kohls: Vendor Performance scorecard has been improved from c Grade to A Grade by improving ontime delivery.
  • Green Belt from Break Through Methodology
    Group (Six Sigma) Completed Three Projects in Sharadha Terry.
    1. Reducing Customer Compliances
    2. Reducing Non confirmatory at Shipment Area
    3. Reducing AQL Level from 2.5 to 1.5


Timeline

Senior Quality Assurance Specialist - Li & Fung
03.2011 - Current
Senior Quality Assurance In Charge - Sharadha Terry Products
06.2002 - 02.2011
Alagappa University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
04.2001 -
Anna University - Master of Science, Textile Management
04.2001 -
S.S.M Institute of Technology - Diploma in Computer Technology, Computer Engineering
04.2001 -
Parthiban VSenior Quality Assurance Specalist