Kannan Sorimuthu Pillai
Email: ***************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a challenging position that gives me an opportunity to learn and to use my experience in
the areas of Quality Assurance, Process and Manufacturing projects in a growth oriented
organization.
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS:
Have 20+ years of working experience in Textile Field – Production and Educational
Institution.
Having immense experience in Knitting Technology, Garment constructions and Machine
Maintenance.
Having good knowledge in quality assurance related to knitted fabrics from production till
finished products.
Supervision and Guiding Production team to achieve Quality targets.
Have ability to carry on work independently.
Installation and maintenance of high end knitting and sewing machines
Ability to train and develop other team members
A team player with good interpersonal, presentation skills & ability in achieving goals based on
time oriented targets.
WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Company: 1
Organization : Jaishrisai KnittedFabrics
Designation : Working Partner
Duration : 2010 to till date
Key Accomplishments:
a) Attended 7 days seminar and Exhibitions on World Knitting Machines in Ludhiana, Punjab
Job Responsibility:
• Analyzing customer’s Fabric / Garment specification.
• Communicate with customer regarding any discrepancy.
• Price Negotiation with buyer and suppliers.
• Monitor production status and ensure on time delivery.
• Research and develop new fabric according design ideas.
• Inspecting all the aesthetic aspects of samples before releasing to customer
• Follow up with the customer regarding sample Feedback.
• Provide weekly status to the Customer.
• Proactively resolve any bottle neck with regard to fabric / garment production
Company: 2
Organization : APPAREL TRAINING AND DESIGN CENTRE
Designation : INSTRUCTOR
Duration : 1998 to 2010
Key Accomplishments:
b) Attended Sewing Training and Engineering Program (STEP) by Clothing Industry Training
Authority (Hong Kong)
c) Attended 15 days Training on “Faculty Training Program” by Apparel Export Council
(Govt. of India)
Job Responsibility:
• Planning training schedule on Pattern Making, Production, Garment Construction and Sewing
Machine Operator Courses.
• Conduct class room training with Models and samples
• Ensure timely completion of the course and provide on hands training to students improve
professional skills
• Mentor on knitting, cutting and sewing machine Technology
• Lab Demonstration on different kinds of Machines and provide insights on cleaning, threading,
replacing needles, changing guides, lubricating, tension adjusting and operating machine.
• Instructs trainees to detect work product defects and correct defective product.
• Track trainee’s performance and constantly provide feedback on areas of improvement.
Company: 3
Organization : ADDOS SERVICE
Designation : TECHNICIAN
Duration : 1996 to 1998
Key Accomplishments: Successful excretion of Knitting Machine in Countries like Mauritius and
Bangladesh
Job Responsibility:
• Provide operator training on knitting and sewing machine.
• Erection of high end and low end knitting and apparel machines.
• To organize and Conduct Machine Mechanic training with in Factory.
• To provide the technical advice and support on setting up new knitting unit and garment Factory.
• Analysis technical problem and provide cost effective solution
• Ensure quality improvements
Company: 4
Organization : WHITE HOUSE PROVESS PVT LTD
Designation : JUNIOR EXECUTIVE
Duration : 1990 to 1996
Job Responsibility:
• Overall System maintenance and Inspection of machines.
• Leading and delegating work to the sub-ordinates.
• Ensure timely completion all work dedicated.
• Tracking and recording the day to day maintenance and service activities undertaken within the
organization.
• Placing orders for spare parts and equipment’s for replacement.
• Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance.
• Proactively participate in preventive maintenance activities
• Responding to break downs.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
Good Knowledge of CNC machine lathe operation and inspection
Two years experience.
Company: 5
Organization : LINK UP KINTTERS
Designation : SUPERVISOR
Duration : 1988 to 1990
Job Responsibility:
• Installation of Knitting machine ( Single and double jersey and flat knitting )
• Verification of machine setup and ensure the machine performs as required.
• Perform machine service and maintenance.
• Provide training to workers in setup as well as operation of machines.
• Guide workers in replacement of machine serviceable parts
• Examines knitted fabric, garment, or article produced to detect variations from customer’s
standards
• Maintain proper inventory levels.
• Work closely with planning to develop daily and weekly run schedule.
• Design and develop new fabric.
• Meet schedules related to customer requirements.
• Ensure product quality.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
Diploma – Mechanical engineering
NSK Polytechnic.
Tamilnadu. India
(Recognized by Board of Technical University, Tamilnadu )
Passed out in 1989
Certificate course: Tailoring and Pattern Making.
TRAININGS ATTENDED:
• Maintenance and Repair of Juki Industrial Sewing Machines
• Profiting Through Quality
• Setting Standard Times
• Garment Engineering
PERSONAL PROFILE:
Nationality : Indian
D.O.B : 12.15.1967.
Permanent Address : #5, Krishnappa Garden,
Behind Bagmane tech park,
C.V.Raman nagar
Bangalore
U.S. Address : 2670 scotland court Apt 207
Mounds view, MN 55112
Telephone : 763-***-****