Quality Assurance

M . SA E E D SH E I KH

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Mobile: 917-***-****. Email: ****************@*****.***

Over 20 years of technical and management experience within textile wet processing and quality assurance; gaining a track

record of dramatically improving the bleaching, dyeing, finishing and garment wash processes; managing projects

independently including sustainability projects; supervision of textile laboratory with the interpretation of testing results.

Working knowledge of industrial and regulatory requirements for US, Canada, EU and China markets including CPSIA, CA Prop

65, Labeling, Care Instructions, ASTM and REACh. Expert knowledge of compliance requirements for children’s products.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Experience in garment manufacturing process that include material quality, dyeing, color management, wet processing,

garment wash, trims quality and screen printing.

Practical experience in Color Management, Color Approval Process, Lab Dips and Shade Bands

Expert knowledge in testing and compliance programs, risk assessment, lab accreditation, product safety and quality

standards, development of testing protocols and Quality Assurance Manual

Superior understanding in product development process from fiber to fabric production with desired technical performance,

quality, manufacturability and costing

Management skills include strong leadership, customer satisfaction, training, teamwork, time management, strong oral and

written communication skills including meeting facilitation and presentations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS

TECHNICAL MANAGER – GAP INC. SOURCING 2010 - Present

Gap Inc., New York, NY

Job Criteria

Implementation of the corporate product testing and compliance program, by providing on-going technical support and

training for internal and external customers through professional written, oral, visual and technological presentation.

Managing product assessment and risk analysis of products not in compliance with quality, safety and govt. regulation.

Partners with supply chain product and project teams and address product performance issues, and opportunities.

Evaluation of laboratory test reports and, in case of failure, offer suggestions to improve product quality

Managing audit program for 3rd party vendors to Gap’s compliance

Conducting seasonal line reviews and identifying structural product design with potential performance and safety

limitations in global marketing

Part of global integrity team to develop fabric/garment standards for physical testing, colorfastness, care instruction,

labeling and safety requirements.

Accomplishments

30-50% reduction in testing cost for many product line through composite testing, components consolidation and vendor’s

materials declaration.

40-50% reduction in jewelry quality issues in customer complaints and returns.

Received Gap’s “Exceed Award” to lower cost and improve timelines in testing of surface printed garments.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST 2008 – 2010

SGS Consumer Testing Service, New Jersey

Job Criteria

Developed inspection procedures and test protocols for apparel, home furnishing, accessories and hardline products.

Partner with global laboratories to ensure test protocols are followed with strong focus on specified turnaround time

Technical support to vendors for compliance of their products to care instructions, labelling, quality performance and

regulatory requirements such as CPSIA, EU REACh, CA Prop 65 and flammability

Defect analysis of quality issues arising during fabric and garment production processes.

SENIOR MANAGER 2005 – 2008

Esquel Enterprises Ltd., Guangdong, China

Job Criteria

Technical support to dyeing/finishing (woven and knitted) and garment wash factories for product development, problem

resolution and cost control.

Managed many dyeing and finishing projects for quality improvements and cost reduction.

Acted as a point of contact expert to trouble shoot and final resolution of material quality issues in a timely fashion.

Worked closely with fabric mills, merchandizing, sourcing and QA to oversee global color development process,

commercial acceptability and development of color palette.

Built relationships with global vendors to achieve improved quality, delivery, cost, regulatory compliance and

development support.

Audit vendors, garment factories and mills, ensuring compliance to product’s requirements.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS (CONTINUED)

Accomplishments

Reduced 30% lead time in color approval process

Increased fabric dyeing production by 20% through continuous improvement

Trained many teams in dyeing and finishing technology, color management and problem solving skills . Received

Company’s top award “The Best Trainer”

PROPRIETOR / DIRECTOR 1999 – 2005

A-1 carpet & upholstery, N. Providence, RI

VISITING LECTURER Spring’2001

University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, MA

Taught graduate and under-graduate courses in Color Physic, Environment Science and Fibre Chemistry.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR – DYEING & FINISHING 1994 – 1999

The Worcester Company, Centerdale, RI

Job Criteria

Responsible for the supervision of research and development work in the dyehouse

- Production included the dyeing of wool, rayon, polyester, cotton, silk, linen and blends

- Equipment consisted of jets and yarn dyeing machines

Utilized color computer in lab and production for formulation, batch correction, etc.

Developed color standards to meet internal and external customers requirements

On-going training for dyers and technicians in the theoretical and practical aspects of dyeing

Developed procedures for cost reduction and the improvement of quality and production

Accountable for the quality control of incoming dyes and chemicals

Worked closely with Environmental Department in controlling waste water and air emission

and filing paperwork for OSHA and local regulatory agency

Accomplishment

Worked on many projects to Improve lab to bulk and bulk to bulk shade reproducibility

Developed color primaries for Datacolor to provide better dyeing formulation

Sourced revolutionary raw materials to bring value and quality to fabric processing

Reduced product cost through new formulation and innovative process

SENIOR MANAGER - DYEING AND FINISHING 1990 – 1994

Elizabeth Webbing Mills, Inc., Central Falls, RI

Job Criteria

Responsible for the production and management of dyeing and finishing departments

- Production included the dyeing and finishing of nylon, cotton and polyester webbing

- Equipment consisted of continuous pad-steam and thermosol ranges

Reviewed MSDS and trained employees in the safe handling of dyes and chemicals

Implemented the daily and weekly scheduling for dyeing and finishing machines

Utilized a myriad of quality measuring tools such as control and flow charts, diagrams, SPC, etc.

Extensively used color computer for color measurement, formulation, batch correction and quality control

Monitored and controlled all dyehouse effluents for pH, color and metals

DYEHOUSE MANAGER 1984 – 1990

Harodite Finishing Company, North Dighton, MA

Job Criteria

Responsible for the production, quality and safety of dyeing department

Investigated causes for waste and seconds and implemented policies to reduce them

Worked in conjunction with Lab Department for development of color formulation

On-going improvement in process to improve quality and to optimize production

Implemented numerous cost-saving methods in dyeing and bleaching

EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth, MA, 1981 - 1983

o M.S. in Textile Chemistry

o Master’s Thesis – Identification of Textile Sizing Materials

o Teaching Assistantship (1981/83)

National College of Textile Technology, Pakistan 1971 - 1975

o B.S. in Textile Technology

Associateship of The Society of Dyers and Colourists (A.S.D.C.), UK 1983

PERSONAL

US Citizen, Proficient in Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and some Chinese, International travel

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