Subramanion Mc

Result-oriented and highly skilled Leather Finishing Technician with 25 years of extensive global experience in the production of diverse leather articles, rigorous quality control testing, and technical consulting. Expert in identifying defects, optimizing chemical processes, and executing corrective actions to align with stringent customer specifications and global quality benchmarks. Possesses deep technical knowledge of various leather substrates, tanning/retanning chemical frameworks, and modern quality assurance protocols.

Proven track record in streamlining production schedules, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering eco-friendly, market-driven products in high-pressure environments.

Technical Consultant - K.A.S. Leather India Pvt. Ltd. - Ranipet, India & Sri Lanka

(2014-07)

A pioneer manufacturer and global exporter of high-grade finished leather, footwear, and consumer leather goods complying with strict environmental and LWG standards.

• Manage end-to-end leather manufacturing processes, diagnosing line challenges and executing immediate, production-friendly corrective solutions.
• Evaluate incoming raw materials to guarantee precise compliance with established technical specifications and customer recipes.
• Direct high-impact R&D operations to develop innovative finished articles, consistently expanding product catalogs and market reach.
• Oversee production scheduling, resource planning, and quality monitoring to ensure seamless, on-time delivery.
• Provide executive-level technical support to key international clients, systematically addressing product performance and quality requirements.

Technical Consultant - Ceylon Leather Products PLC - Sri Lanka

(2014-05 - 2017-11)

A premier Sri Lankan manufacturer with a 74-year heritage in integrated tanning, high-quality footwear fabrication, and diverse leather products complying with local statutory and environmental legislations.

• Supervised processing stages across the tannery to enhance leather grade, structural yields, and aesthetic aesthetics.
• Identified critical baseline anomalies in raw hides and provided strategic processing formulas to rescue downgraded materials.
• Planned daily production tracks and ensured manufacturing processes adhered strictly to environmental compliance frameworks.
• Liaised directly with buyers and corporate customers to troubleshoot post-delivery technical queries and performance concerns.

Senior Technical Service Specialist - Buckman Laboratories Asia Pte. Ltd. - South Asia / Global Sites

(2007-02 - 2014-04)

A USA-based multinational chemical corporation specializing in world-class performance chemicals for global leather processing (Beamhouse, Retanning, and Finishing).

• Deployed specialized chemical interventions across dynamic client sites to troubleshoot processing defects and optimize efficiency.
• Formulated and introduced eco-friendly leather processing methodologies that added commercial value and met global ecological mandates.
• Led product development initiatives for next-generation articles aligned with evolving seasonal global fashion trends.
• Conducted formal quality assurance testing against international benchmarks, ensuring chemical formulations optimized leather feel, color fastness, and tensile strength.
• Expanded regional markets by establishing and nurturing trusted technical relationships with new corporate accounts within exceptionally short turnaround windows.

Finishing In-Charge - Noor & Sons (Sigma Exports) - Chennai, India

(2000-11 - 2007-12)

A leading leather manufacturing exporter focused on premium Upper, Nappa, and Garment leathers for elite global fashion brands.

• Directed entire operations of the Finishing Department, ensuring precision output for complex Nappa, Upper, and garment articles.
• Collaborated with the Senior Management team to manage the scale-up and commercialization of laboratory-approved samples.
• Maintained strict inspections of incoming substrate lots to set up optimal mechanical and chemical finishing workflows.
• Engaged in direct client-facing consultations to comprehend stylistic and structural target parameters, ensuring the final product completely aligned with expectations.

Diploma - Leather Technology - Arulmigu Chandikeswarar Polytechnic College