Srinath Fernando

• Support /follow up Production & Shipment Planning for timely orders.
• Evaluate test prints for accuracy, providing feedback to designers .
• Set QA standards for production & quality teams.
• Analyze quality issues and implement solutions.
• Train Operators and QA teams sharing best practices
• Managed staff rosters, resulting in balanced workloads.

Based in Indonesia office & handled Ann Taylor, Talbots& Express brands.

• Provided technical QA input to cross-functional teams during seasonal line reviews, mitigating production challenges.
• Guided CF teams on QA standards and packaging best practices, ensuring compliance across brands.
• Partnered with Product Development & TD teams to enhance execution of best practices and methods.
• Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate production and quality risks.
• Developed solutions to deliver QRFT through RAM and pre-production processes.
• Strong garment construction
• Resolved issues related to materials, trims, construction, and workmanship to maintain quality standards.
• Reviewed defects, colour discrepancies, and test failures while delivering actionable feedback.
• Managed inspection protocols using company KPI dashboards for tracking performance.

Based in Indonesia & handles Bangladesh, Sri Lanka

• Implemented QA strategy in collaboration with ANNTAYLOR NY and Far East leadership across vendor base.
• Executed supplier evaluations and programmes, implementing corrective action plans for compliance.
• Mitigated production and quality risks during seasonal line reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Conducted training sessions for NY/HK CF teams on QA, technical standards, and packaging protocols.
• Optimised construction methods for QRFT alongside Product Development and technical teams.
• Led monthly risk assessments, developing actionable plans to address identified issues.
• Identified risks using RAM, reinforcing solutions during pre-production size runs to ensure QRFT.
• Resolved material, trim, and workmanship issues through effective communication with CFTs.

• Led monthly risk assessments to ensure seamless production and QRFT execution.
• Trained vendor QA teams to enhance efficiency in quality inspections.
• Reviewed and approved raw material colour issues onsite, collaborating with sourcing teams.
• Defined quality standards and disseminated best practices for QRFT.

• Lead QA and Pre production technician teams to ensure Fit & quality right at the first-time in bulk production.
• Join fit meetings during NY Design team's Asia visits, ensuring factories implement changes effectively.
• Work with Vendor Sample Room TD teams to assess development samples, fit muslin, pattern corrections before pre-production approval.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing technical expertise.

• Developed patterns for YY and created associated samples.
• Adjusted patterns according to shrinkage and grading specifications for bulk production.