Balaji P

Quality Controller - IDKIDS community group (OKAIDI & JACADI)

(2025-01)

Training factories based on ID-Group's update SOP/specification books/tools.
Fully responsible for the execution of the garment and for quality.
Supervising the QA teamwork and guiding them in all Quality and technical issues from PPM to till the final inspection.
Explaining buyer Fit & PPS comments and guiding factory pattern maker/pattern corrections.
Conduct Pre-Production Meeting and share the past experience with the factory to improve/solve workmanship, measurement/etc.
Conduct In-line Inspection, Final inspection and share report with corrective action to improve the supplier quality.
Setting up SOP, quality systems in supplier factories to achieve consistent quality and solving all technical issues regarding product quality.
Review the test reports of all merchandise like (fabric, garment, trims and accessories) to reach IDKIDS chemical standards.
Monitoring shipment plan/ inspection failures for all supplier and reporting the same to country manager in a weekly basis.

Quality Assurance inspector - Best corporation pvt ltd

(2022-01 - 2025-01)

Conducted comprehensive internal audits across multiple factories, identifying areas for improvement and communicating corrective actions to management.
Led inline, mid, pre-final, and final inspections for multiple factories, ensuring product quality and compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.
Collaborated with factory quality teams as a Technical QA, driving product safety initiatives and ensuring compliance with buyer specifications.
Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Job Descriptions (JD) for sub-coordinators to standardize operations and improve efficiency.
Monitored and analyzed weekly KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and leading discussions in weekly meetings for continuous process optimization.
Coordinated pre-production meetings with factories and QA teams, ensuring clear communication of expectations based on approved tech packs and standards.
Managed the approval process for samples, lap dips, and size sets, ensuring timely delivery to factories and buyers.
Ensured the timely and accurate submission of daily inspection reports to management and factories, meeting tight deadlines for decision-making.
Monitored daily washing reports and ensured compliance with buyer-specific washing requirements.

Decathlon certified auditor - Scm Garments pvt ltd

(2019-01 - 2022-01)

Ensured all shipped garments were properly inspected, eliminating defective garments from being delivered to customers.
Verified garment samples against tech packs to ensure compliance with specifications.
Led final inspections, ensuring that all garments met quality standards before shipment.
Controlled and managed blocking rates, taking actions to control and reduce RPM (Rework per Month).
Coordinated with the merchandising and marketing teams to ensure smooth communication and alignment of quality goals.
Evaluated weekly defect analysis reports, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
Coordinated various assessments such as HRP (Human Responsibilities in Production), Decathlon Control Standards, and production requirements to meet targeted goals.
Conducted inspections at all stages of production, including inline, mid, and final inspections, ensuring quality follow-ups with allocated suppliers.
Implemented floor-wise inspections to manage and control blocking rate percentages and RPM percentages across factories.
Familiar with Opex (Operational Excellence) fundamentals and incorporated them into quality processes.
Followed the cascading system for quality control processes to ensure continuous improvement and compliance.

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