Sujith Peiris

Experience

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  Hirdaramani Group

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  Quality Assurance Executive

  As a Quality Assurance Executive, I improved the company. I diligently oversaw andimplemented quality control procedures to guarantee garments met and exceeded tight standards.Defects and deviations decreased, boosting product quality and customer satisfaction. Mycross-functional teamwork increased communication and problem-solving, making qualityassurance more agile. Evaluation, remediation, and prevention improved the company's productquality reputation. My process efficiency methods sped up production. I advocated forinnovative quality control strategies to drive organizational progress. My quality-focused trainingand workshops helped the team discover and manage quality issues. Team morale and productionbottlenecks improved. Integrating industry norms and consumer needs let Hidramani GarmentIndustries lead garment manufacturing. Show less

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  Liz Claiborne International Ltd.

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Process Controller

  I implemented the 10% piece products requirements to ensure the field followed strict standards.Before cutting, standard hand feel, face side consistency, and shade bands were meticulouslychecked. I carefully compared bulk wash results to pre-approved standards when assessingafter-treated items. My keen eye allowed me to approve clothing within allowable variation,ensuring consistency and perfection. I managed many mass manufacturing tasks. Mockups setthe standard for my initial examinations. These mockups guaranteed standard compliance andacted as a benchmark for production. I reviewed factory Liz Process Controllers' detailed 1st and2nd in-line inspection reports. Random in-line inspections increased unpredictability andaccountability, improving quality assurance. Show less

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  Liz Claiborne International Ltd.

  Mar 2005 - Aug 2007

  Pre-Production Technician

  I carefully followed Liz Claiborne's garment fit and bulk approval protocol to meet technical andquality standards. I communicated well with Liz Claiborne USA's technical designers and localteam leaders on measurements, construction, and materials. This discourse enabled thoroughproblem-solving. I helped the Liz Claiborne Sri Lanka Office's merchandisers and supervisorswork together. This collaboration helped maintain trim approvals and after-treatmentrequirements. I carefully examined samples using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) tomaintain divisional technical and quality standards. This rigorous method ensured thatmanufacturing followed these protocols, maintaining excellent standards. Show less

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  Tesco International Sourcing

  Aug 2007 - Jan 2017

  Garment Technologist

  I tested and fit clothes. My collaboration with designers and manufacturers yielded innovativeand reliable designs and prototypes. I analyzed fabric and material performance and durability toguarantee the best materials went into the final goods. I enforced quality control throughoutproduction. I studied and creatively solved garment construction and manufacturing difficultiesto streamline concept-to-reality. Fit and style needed consistent measurement standards acrossproduct ranges. I successfully altered the fitting process for the optimal fit and style. My acuteeye helped me approve mass-produced clothes samples. To stay ahead, I tracked garmentmanufacturing technology, laws, and innovations. Show less

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  Marks and Spencer

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  Garment Technologist

  The Garment Technologist job role at Mark's & Spencer focused on women' apparel, especiallycarefully tailored items and exquisite gowns. This work required painstaking inspections andthorough quality checks on clothing to meet the brand's strict fit, finish, and quality criteria. Thisfunction involved actively developing new garment patterns. This involved calibrated tweaks andnecessary changes. The aims of fit and aesthetics were crucial to providing a unique clientexperience. The role also required close collaboration with suppliers and manufacturers to sourcefabrics, trimmings, and other materials that made these clothes. I also conducted fitting sessionson models to assess fit subtleties and find areas for comfort and design enhancements to providethe brand's customers with great value. Show less

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  MAS Active

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Assistant Manager Technical

  I managed activewear and sportswear technical operations. I worked with Ariat, REI, Gymshark,Marks, and SL Cricket. I achieved smooth product development by working withcross-functional teams in design, production, and quality control. I supported productdevelopment from ideation to refining. Ensure technical specifications and quality standardswere my main duties. Fit sessions, where I thoroughly analyzed garment fit, fabrication, andfunctionality, supplemented this. My input helped suppliers and manufacturers improve.I helped source and evaluate materials, trims, and components for product development. I helpedcreate items that combined innovation and utility to meet the needs of active wear andsportswear. Show less

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  Vertex Sourcing Pvt Ltd

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Marketing Manager

  I led marketing efforts to increase product or service visibility and meet company goals. Iconducted market and competition research to identify opportunities, trends, and usefulconsumer viewpoints. This investigation enables plans and methods to adapt to changing marketdemands. I tracked and analyzed marketing KPIs to iteratively improve strategies and maximizetheir impact and resonance. I led a talented team and fostered collaboration and highperformance. I nurtured abilities to create unique ideas and tangible results. Strong customer tiesled to successful alliances and co-marketing ventures that increased the company's marketpresence. I used consumer feedback to make enhancements that showed our commitment tovalue. Show less

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  Norlanka

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Senior Garment Technologist

  I oversaw Tesco and Aldi product development, garment fit, and bulk approval. I monitoredproduct development's technical elements for quality and design. Design and production teamscollaborated to create realistic, technically precise products. I advised manufacturers andsuppliers on garment fit. I created items that met Tesco and Aldi's technical specifications. Istreamlined product development material and trim procurement with vendors. I participated infactory audits to evaluate suppliers and ensure industry standards. I meticulously produced andmaintained technical requirements and documentation for all product categories. This holisticstrategy efficiently communicated demands and specifications to speed up product development. Show less

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  Jay Jay Mills Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd

  Jan 2021 - now

  Senior Manager, UK Cluster Quality Assurance

  I oversee quality at four plants with 71 production lines. I manage cutting section fabricinspections and quality. I lead 23 dedicated QA and Garment Technical experts in factoriessupplying Tesco, Morrisons, George, Sainsburys, Kappahl, Target, Primark, and H&M tomaintain quality requirements. I provide quality and consumer needs. This demands strongquality assurance systems across all production lines, frequent product inspections and audits,and swift production team resolution of quality issues. I utilize several quality control tools toincrease quality. I develop great supplier relationships to increase material and product quality. Ianalyze consumer feedback to improve. For competitiveness and innovation, I lead continuousimprovement programs. Show less