Niranjan Sekar
Chennai
Summary
Experienced quality assurance manager with a proven track record of overseeing large-scale manufacturing operations and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Adept at leading cross-functional teams across multiple factories, optimizing quality processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Quality
Aquarelle Clothing
11.2025 - Current
- Coordinated activities across three factories, ensuring efficient utilization of 1,800 machine capacity.
- Facilitated heading sampling for all customers from PPS, focusing on adherence to established standards and guidelines.
- Collaborated with customers to maintain up-to-date insights and drive improvements in product quality based on their requirements.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures, enhancing product reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed data trends to inform strategic decisions and optimize quality management systems.
- Created detailed training materials focused on enhancing competencies and performance of team members.
General Manager Quality Assurance
Eastman Exports Global Clothing Pvt Lmtd
02.2023 - 10.2025
- Directed Quality Assurance operations across multiple manufacturing facilities with a total capacity of over 1250 machines, ensuring optimal production quality and efficiency.
- Led factory Technical & compliance audits to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, achieving high ratings across all units.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality control systems from fabric cutting through to final packing, enhancing product consistency and reducing defects.
- Implemented Total Quality Management (TQM) strategies that improved operational workflows and reduced waste, aligning with corporate business goals.
- Oversaw quality processes for the manufacturing and shipment of over 40 million pieces, maintaining strict quality metrics and delivery timelines.
- Spearheaded the integration of advanced quality assurance technologies to streamline inspection processes, resulting in a 15% increase in overall production.
Senior Manager Quality Assurance
Atraco Group
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Achieved and sustained a 100% first pass yield by implementing rigorous quality checkpoints at all stages of the production process.
- Maintained an Outgoing Quality Level (OQL) below 3%, effectively minimizing the risk of defective products reaching customers and enhancing brand reputation.
- Reduced product rejection rates to below 1%, facilitating increased shipment volumes and contributing to higher customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
- Led cross-functional teams to conduct root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions that improved overall process efficiency by 20%.
- Established and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement in quality standards, resulting in a measurable increase in customer satisfaction.
Senior Quality Assurance
Sonal Apparels Pvt Lmtd
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Directed Quality Assurance operations across multiple manufacturing facilities with a total capacity of over 2600 machines, ensuring optimal production quality and efficiency.
- Led factory Technical & compliance audits to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, achieving high ratings across all units.
- Implemented Total Quality Management (TQM) strategies that improved operational workflows and reduced waste, aligning with corporate business goals.
- Oversaw quality processes for the manufacturing and shipment of over 40 million pieces, maintaining strict quality metrics and delivery timelines.
- Achieved a consistent reduction in Outgoing Quality Level (OQL) to below 2%, significantly minimizing customer returns and enhancing product reliability.
Asst Quality Assurance Manager
Shahi Exports Pvt Lmtd
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Established and maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent quality and compliance in all production processes.
- Conducted and passed multiple technical and compliance audits, achieving full adherence to industry standards.
- Facilitated training sessions for quality assurance staff to enhance competencies and ensure adherence to quality protocols.
- Managed supplier quality assurance activities to ensure the raw materials and components met stringent quality requirements.
- Directed Quality Assurance operations across multiple manufacturing facilities with a total capacity of over 1100 machines, ensuring optimal production quality and efficiency.
Quality Assurance Manager
Srinivasa Fashions Pvt Lmtd
12.2014 - 09.2016
- Responsible of fabric to shipment with the capacity of 1400 machines.
- Achieved and sustained a 100% first pass yield by implementing rigorous quality checkpoints at all stages of the production process.
- Maintained an Outgoing Quality Level (OQL) below 3%, effectively minimizing the risk of defective products reaching customers and enhancing brand reputation.
- Reduced product rejection rates to below 1%, facilitating increased shipment volumes and contributing to higher customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
Line Qc and Promoted as Asst QAM
Celebrity Fashions
06.2004 - 11.2014
M.R.S
Must Groups, Fashions
06.2009 - 04.2011
Education
MBA - Total Quality And Safety Management
Indian School Of Business Management
12.2022
GMS - Total Quality Management
Indian School Of Business Management
10.2020
Advanced Diploma - Fashion Designing
Neenas Polytechnic
03.2004
Measurement and Quality Control - undefined
ATDC
Chennai07.2003
Skills
- Preventive & Statistical Root Cause Analysis
- Communication
- Quality Control Systems
- First Pass Yield Optimization
- Defect Reduction
- Customer Satisfaction Enhancement
Additional Information
Green Belt in Lean six sigma ( Value Enabler Academy) Grade: A May 2022
Languages
Hindi
English
Tamil
Timeline
Head of Quality
Aquarelle Clothing
11.2025 - Current
General Manager Quality Assurance
Eastman Exports Global Clothing Pvt Lmtd
02.2023 - 10.2025
Senior Manager Quality Assurance
Atraco Group
10.2020 - 01.2023
Senior Quality Assurance
Sonal Apparels Pvt Lmtd
09.2019 - 09.2020
Asst Quality Assurance Manager
Shahi Exports Pvt Lmtd
09.2016 - 09.2019
Quality Assurance Manager
Srinivasa Fashions Pvt Lmtd
12.2014 - 09.2016
M.R.S
Must Groups, Fashions
06.2009 - 04.2011
Line Qc and Promoted as Asst QAM
Celebrity Fashions
06.2004 - 11.2014
GMS - Total Quality Management
Indian School Of Business Management
Advanced Diploma - Fashion Designing
Neenas Polytechnic
Measurement and Quality Control - undefined
ATDC
MBA - Total Quality And Safety Management
Indian School Of Business Management
Personal Information
Nationality: Indian
Interests
- Traveling
- Cooking
- Music
- Gaming