Harish Kumar is a quality manager with over 16 years of experience in manufacturing industries including garments, textiles, and packaging. He currently works as an Assistant Manager of Quality Assurance at Positive Packaging Industries, where he leads quality control processes and ensures products meet standards. Previously, he worked at Avery Dennison India and Sai Lakshmi Industries in various quality-related roles developing products, managing teams, implementing systems, and addressing customer issues. He seeks a new challenging position to contribute to company goals using his expertise in quality management, process improvement, and client relationships.

1. Harish Kumar
#172, C/o Shashikumar (Bill collector), Madapatna,
Next to APC circle, Anekal Taluk, Bengaluru, Karnataka State, India -560 105
Phone: 91-9916381399,
Email: hk198076@gmail.com
CAREER EXPECTATIONS:
Quality Manager/Administration/Process Engineering/ Buyer QC
Objective:
Obtain a challenging Quality Manager position in manufacturing / service industry to contribute company goals.
I am an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with extensive 16+ years experience in the field of Manufacturing
(Garments Supportive sectors like Fabric inspection, Accessories & Printing industry). An exceptional leader who is able to
develop and motivate others to achieve targets, I can demonstrate a strong ability to manage projects from conception through
to successful completion. A proactive individual with a logical approach to challenges, I perform effectively even within a highly
pressurised working environment.
EDUCATION
 B-tech in Textile From Visveswaraiah Institute - 2004-2007
 Diploma in Textile From Technical Education Board - 1997-2001
 PUC in commerce From Karnataka PU board - 1995-1997
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Current job Profile
 Dynamic, detail-oriented & distinguished Quality Assurance Professional with a comprehensive experience of over 16
years, currently spearheading as Asst Manager - QA with M/S Positive Packaging industries Pvt Ltd-Flexibles division.
 Ability to conceptualize the processing for the product development with careful & sophisticated quality control
measures in compliance to the specified standards while performing root-cause analysis to prevent any reoccurrences &
defective issues.
 Possess knowledge & expertise in good customer service orientation, maturity of judgment under pressure/ ability to
diagnose level of customer need and to escalate problems without delay to appropriate levels for resolution.
 Ability to use sound decision-making skills and effectively perform in a self-directed work environment. Expertise in
developing products with effective and modernized tools and equipments while managing the inventory in the company.
 Consummate professional with excellent planning, execution, monitoring and resource balancing skills, attention to
detail as well as the ability to build and lead effective teams. Outstanding presentation and leadership skills.
 Good knowledge on Colour matching and Mixing. Sound in Colour theory.
 Good knowledge in Barcode technology and verification process
 Member in the 5S+S Co-ordinators, works towards developing the structuration of housekeeping in the organization.
 Member in the EHS. Works towards safety of induviduals in the organization.
 Member in Business Excellence, Works towards new projects for system developments and cost cutting projects
 Established the process the Inward QA, QA Lab activities, Process Audit etc.
 Good audit skills to conduct audits independently
 Good in training the subordinates and operators
 Good Interpersonal relationships
 Good Analytical skills and problem solving skills in solving the customer complaints.
 Have knowledge of Vendor developments and assessments
 Good in communication.
 Good Team Player and Leader.
 Good knowledge in XL, Power point, Internet, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Reporting.
 Good knowledge in quality control, costs, Quality tools, PDCA, 5y, KPI, MDI and other techniques.
 Good knowledge in the spectrophotometers handling

2.  An effective communicator with excellent relationship building & interpersonal skills. Strong analytical, problem solving
& organizational abilities.
COMPETENCIES OVERVIEW
Quality Assurance
 Establishing quality standards, implementing stringent quality control systems to enhance quality of products &
reduce the rejection rate.
 Monitoring adherence to quality standards of ISO, maintaining documents and handling implementation of 5S,
Safety, Environment, and Planning & Productivity.
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Experience - 1
 Dynamic, detail-oriented & distinguished Quality Assurance Professional with a comprehensive experience Worked as s
Sr. Executive –Compliance & QA with M/S Avery Dennison India Pvt Ltd.
 Worked From 2003 to 2012 – Around 10 years experience.
 Ability to conceptualize the processing for the product development with careful & sophisticated quality control
measures in compliance to the specified standards while performing root-cause analysis to prevent any reoccurrences &
defective issues.
 Possess knowledge & expertise in good customer service orientation, maturity of judgment under pressure/ ability to
diagnose level of customer need and to escalate problems without delay to appropriate levels for resolution.
 Ability to use sound decision-making skills and effectively perform in a self-directed work environment. Expertise in
developing products with effective and modernized tools and equipments while managing the inventory in the company.
 Consummate professional with excellent planning, execution, monitoring and resource balancing skills, attention to
detail as well as the ability to build and lead effective teams. Outstanding presentation and leadership skills.
 Having good knowledge in the Fabric inspection – 4 points system.
 Good knowledge on Colour matching and Mixing. Sound in Colour theory.
 Good knowledge in Barcode verification
 Lead in certifications
 Good audit skills to conduct audits independently
 Good in training the subordinates and operators
 Have knowledge of Vendor developments and assessments
 Good in communication.
 Good Team Player and Leader.
 Good knowledge in XL, Power point, Internet, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Reporting.
 Good knowledge in quality control, costs, Quality tools, PDCA, 5y, KPI, MDI and other techniques.
 Good knowledge in the spectrophotometers handling
 An effective communicator with excellent relationship building & interpersonal skills. Strong analytical, problem solving
& organizational abilities.
COMPETENCIES OVERVIEW
Quality Operations:
 Seasoned professional, with outstanding planning, execution, monitoring and resource balancing skills with ability to support
multiple simultaneous projects in a matrix organizational structure.
 Quickly and accurately assimilates internal customer processes and nuances then, where appropriate, suggests and/or
implements more efficient alternatives.
 Driving and utilization the concepts of ELS on the shop floor for the effective utilization of men, materials and emphasizing
on the reduction of cost and ensuring consistent quality product output.
 Experienced in coordinating, motivating outside vendors and off-shore resources in support of timeline Deliveries of the
products.
 Effectively training, motivating and mentoring onsite and offshore Team leaders, supervisors and technicians/operators.
 Maximize profitability through superior customer service, effective and prompt communication and follow-up on all pending
matters with the customer.
 Maintain a clean, professional and safe working environment by inspecting and scheduling maintenance, and ensuring that
all office and warehouse equipment is properly accounted for and in safe working condition.
 Planned and monitored daily staffing schedules and adjusted accordingly to ensure adequate staffing levels that support
operational demands and business objectives
 Managed revenue and expenses to reflect budget constraints

3.  Managed and oversaw administrative functions to ensure all paperwork was processed efficiently and in a timely manner and
met all compliance requirements
 Trained and certified new employees on all performance standard.
 Kept abreast of emerging technology changes and innovations through formal or informal study, reading business and
professional publications.
Process Enhancement & Cost Control
 Identifying scope for Planning, implementing & monitoring of technological changes to enhance productivity.
 Assisting the supervisors with problems related to technology during the production that improvises the process.
 Implementing various techniques entailing identification of opportunities, analysis of data, conduction of tests of inline and
final products and cost benefit analysis
 Analyzing various processes / applications and recommending process modifications and equipment calibrations to enhance
operational efficiency.
Product compliance (RSL and Performance)
 Internal lab development to verify the product meets the performance requirement as per the CTQ provided by the
customers and buyers
 Creating awareness to procurement team on importance of product compliance such as chemical and performance
compliance to avoid future problems
 Route cause analysis of customer complaints by PDCA tolls, using one point lesson to train the operators/concern team to
avoid such complaints from re-occuring
 Co-ordinating with HK compliance team on customers requirements of RSL agreements/certificates
 Leading in the getting certificates of Oeko-tex, FSC etc
Client Relationship Management
 Understanding customer requirements and developing products as per customer specifications.
 Following up with clients and providing constant technical support and value addition to customers through technical inputs
and better product performance
Job profile at Avery Dennison
 Lead & co-ordinate Compliance (chemical) W. R. To RSL of all products of manufacturing.
 Strategically analyze, plan & conceptualize the processing for the product development as well as target fulfillment of the
company projects & requirements within the quality parameters while coordinating with the product development & cross-
functional teams.
 Execute the strategic plans for the processing while identifying & inspecting the incoming raw materials to ensure quality &
cost efficient products.
 Ensure all the products have clearly defined specifications with careful & sophisticated quality control measures in
compliance to the international standards. Employ the use of various ultra modern facilities & sophisticated instruments.
 Perform root-cause analysis of defects while developing & improving the processing by taking corrective actions to prevent
any reoccurrences and defective issues.
 Map the process while conducting the gap analysis for analytical instruments, documenting all work flows and review of
Impact Analysis Document for further processing, ensuring action plan as per requirement.
 Provide Quality Approval of new vendors for Raw Material and Packaging Materials Validation of Analytical Method, Process
and Cleaning.
 Prepare Protocol and Specification for Finished Product, Raw Materials Packing Material and Stability samples. Prepare
standard operating procedure and standard testing procedure Finished product, Raw Materials and Stability samples.
Maintain of quality control instruments.
 Test Process intermediates for quality control purpose and to assess process control. Test Raw Materials & Final product for
Quality Assurance.
 Standardize & Calibrate Instruments. Develop & implement new method development & Method modification.
 Troubleshoot Analytical instruments & processing Instruments. Collect Analytical data for benchmarking and new grade
development.
 Generate secondary standards used for daily calibration, TQM Activities- Participate in regular meetings of Quality Circles in
laboratory, etc. Daily plan and distribute work of the Quality Control Laboratories and Implementation of GLP (Good
Laboratory Practices).
 Record Maintenance, house keeping and on job training to all new recruits. Review daily coordination activities related with
Quality. Compliance for products recalls and change control. Investigation of Market Complaints.
 Prepare SOP, validation protocol & reports and validation master plan. Ensure adequate specification, test methods, SOPs,
reagents and chemicals.
 Responsible for managing the team of QC Officers, Supervisors while training them for the professional and work
developments. Manage team’s concerns and grievances while providing them with various accolades to motivate them on
regular basis.
 Maintain high level of documentation status in QC laboratory. Prepare & oversee MIS reports on various processing. Review
all documents & initiate internal/ external audits. Coordinate with the QA to ensure the document initiation. Develop CAPA
as against tentative reports.
 Strong knowledge on 5S, OEE, Kaizen Projects, Model line, Kanban/supermarket, VSM, and introducing ELS concepts.
 Maintaining close co-ordination with Production / PPC /GPD/CS/SCM/logistics/CRM other subs and internal SCM team with a
view to
1. Achieve On-time delivery
2. Improve Inventory Turns

4. 3. Reduce redundant inventory level there by nurture a healthy vendor relationship.
 Conceive and deploy Continuous Improvement Processes towards
1. Achieving cost reduction in manufacturing with a view to enhance competitiveness without compromises on
quality.
 Align and administer all Quality Management Systems in accordance with Corporate requirements and be responsible for
achieving
1. Targeted product and process quality parameters
2. Review and implement corrective actions against customer complaints and prevent recurrences on account of
product quality and / or logistics.
 Maintain a safe and healthy environment within the factory that meets or exceeds local and global statutory requirements
(where required)
 Monitoring the production processes and ensuring quality process as needed.
 Reviewing the performance of subordinates and Identifying training needs.
 Reviewing and evaluating weekly Quality KPI achievement and producing an end of week spreadsheet.
 Problem solving methods used for process and customer complaints i.e.(Fish bone,5y analysis, Pareto analysis, Histograms,
check sheet)
 Strong knowledge on Offset Printing, Flexography Printing, Rotary Printing, Thermal Printing, and Screen-printing.
Highlights
 Customer complaints reduced 50% within three months & more orders are received accordingly.
 Lead the Production improvement project for sustains the quality in the products.
 Trained for QC people on the Production, Technical, and operations.
 Active participation of implementation of 5S on floor and sustaining the same by audits to reach the targets
 Lead the certification programs – Oeko-tex, FSC to reach the customer satisfaction
 Active participation in the Kaizen to reduce the wastages and process constrains to avoid the customer complaints for future.
 Leading the RSL compliance
 Working as Product compliance lead for Bangalore
 Developed the Inward QA team for Raw Materials to avoid final product defects
 Developed the QA-Lab with physical performance tests
 Worked as ERT(Emergency Rescue team) and trained in First Aid, Fire fighting, life save programs.
Trainings Undergone
 Two days training on Colorfastness to Accelerated Laundering and Appearance after Home Laundering from ITS lab
 Two days training on Adidas Print & Garment wash test from ITS lab
 Munsel test from ITS
 Front line Leadership traits for handling manpower and decision making
 UK and US wash symbols and requirements
 RSL compliance training at buyer’s place (Columbia Asia)
 Germany RSL compliance by Intertek at Bangalore
Experience -2
M/s Sai Lakshmi Industries Pvt ltd – worked as Shift Incharge in Fabric final inspection dept
Textile Mill (Weaving, processing, finishing, Final inspection)
About Job Profile: (A Reputed composite mill)
 Responsible for managing the team of QC inspectors, & training them for the professional and work developments. Manage
team’s concerns and grievances while providing them with various accolades to motivate them on regular basis
 Handling Elbit Vision System (EVS -Automatic fabric inspection machine) and Shade variation Analyser (SVA-Shade
Variation Analyser) to verify the quality of Finished fabrics before offering to manual inspection.
 Final inspection of Finished(dyed) Woven Fabrics-Cotton, Poly Cotton, Linen
 Ensuring the Quality and Production targets are met (shift wise targets) to meet the customer satisfaction
 Arranging the Raw materials and Follow up of priorities
 Perform Root-cause analysis of defects while developing & improving the processing by taking corrective actions to prevent
any reoccurrences and defective issues.
 Map the process while conducting the gap analysis for analytical instruments, documenting all work flows and review of
Impact Analysis Document for further processing, ensuring action plan as per requirement.
 Understanding the problems in the processes weaving, bleaching, mercerizing, dyeing, finishing to avoid the reprocessing of
the products
 Quality reports preparation of wastage and rejections of the production on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
 Quality tests for fabrics/garments that undergo operations to ensure all quality measures are met for standards.
 Quality reports updating on visual indicators to highlight the KPI metrics for quality.
 Implementing innovative ideas.

5.  In-charging the Maintenance activities to avoid the delay in inspection
 Maintaining Productivity and Manpower Efficiency.
 Effective man power planning and target planning.
 Preparation of SOP according to Customer requirements.
 Motivated and trained employee for completion of the job
 Supervised the work to ensure meet target time and quality of the product (mistake free approval of material)
Highlights
 Sound knowledge about 4 point system in Final/Finished fabric inspection.
 Sound in using the spectrophotometer
 Well knowledged about the types of finishes (Drum sueding, Brush Sueding, Stentering, Bleaching, Mercerizing, Softener
finishes, Dyeing etc..)
 Maintain high level of demonstration in handling of people, Machines, materials.
 Handled Elbit Vision System (EVS -Automatic fabric inspection machine) and Shade variation Analyser (SVA-Shade Variation
Analyser).
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COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Basics & Software’s known: MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel, LOTUS Notes. Microsoft Office outlook. Internet Application,
Thermal printers operations
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Harish Kumar
Date of Birth : 25-08-1980
Father’s Name : Munikrishnappa
Father’s Occupation : Metallurgical job
Marital Status : Married
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Kannada-Fluent, Telugu & Tamil - understandable
Declaration:
I do here by declare that the above statements made are complete, correct and true to the best of my knowledge & belief.
Date: Signature
Place : Bangalore (Harish Kumar)