THINUSHA WIJAYATUNGA

No ****,EdensideAv,Louisville,Kentucky 40204

Tel: +1-502-***-****(Mobile)

Email: ad42pg@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

****-**** ********** ** *******a –Sri Lanka Post Graduate Diploma in Textile & Clothing Management –completed Subject areas covered – Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Planning & Control, Quality, testing, Strategic management, Coloration, Research Methodology, Industrial Engineering, Global trends, Fiber,yarns & Non woven

1997-2001 University of Colombo-Sri Lanka Bachelor of Science( Physical Science) –Second lower class

2007-2009 A member of The Textile Institute(UK)

2023 – Neuro Linguistic Practitioner ( UK certified)

2023 – Brandix MDPier ( Management development program conducted by Brandix Campus with consultant team)

2006-2009 The Charted Institute of Marketing Student membership of CIM – have finished up to level 2 in exams

2007 Training program on “Coloration,finishing & testing of textiles” Conducted by SGS Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

2004-2005 Diploma in Coloration & Finishing ( 1 year) –Merit pass Conducted by Textile Training &Services Centre- Rathmalana

2002-2003 Certificate in Fabric Technology ( 6 months )-Distinction pass Conducted by Textile Training & Services Centre – Rathmalana

2001 Training Program on “Quality Control for the Garment Industry “ Conducted by University of Moratuwa

1996-1997 Training Program on “ Basic Garment Design Course” (3 months) Conducted by Clothing Industry Training Institute -Rathmalana

1996-1997 Certificate in Textile Dyeing & Printing ( 1 year) –Distinction pass Conducted by Textile Training & Services Centre- Rathmalana

1995 General certificate of Education – Advance Level Examination Physics – B, Chemistry – C, Pure Maths – C, Applied Maths - S

1992 General certificate of Education - Ordinary Level Examination 8 subjects. 7 Distinctions 1 Credit

2001-2003 Accredited Lab technician by Marks & Spencer.( 3 years)

2002 Certified Fabric Inspector for NIKE

Hobbies - reading books, Painting, helping people to recover from health issues related to anxiety /stress, motivate people to achieve higher goals

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE

Jul2018 – Dec2023 - Fabric Technical manager -Brandix Lingerie – Biyagama-Sri Lanka

Heading Fabric technical team /internal lab / RM central inspection depts of Sri Lanka and India

Brandix Lingerie is bra cluster of Brandix Group

Responsible for all RM quality related matters of the company /process improvements/counter developments / customer – supplier handling /plant issue resolutions/Manage company KPI s /Manage bulk issues by giving solutions / handle a team of about 65.( sourcing is separate section which is not under my duties0

Customers handling -PVH /LBI /Puma / Amazon / VS &HN /Lidl/ Andie/Woxer/Harper Wilde

Oct 2016 – Jun 2018 - Fabric Technical manager – Hela Intimates- Kirulapona

Handling bra developments for few USA/European customers

Brief orders for MGF sourcing

Development part of lab dips / bulk submissions /testings/care label /RA s /PP notes /QA approvals/commnunications with suppliers-sewing plants-customers to have a smooth run of bulk in the plants.

Oct 2011-Aug 2016 -Manager-Fabric Technical-Sintesi(Pvt)Ltd (foamcup and bra manufacturer)

Heading development fabric team and support on technical side to dept of Material Quality Assurance team of 15 .

Manage raw material development side ( color/quality) of all styles of the company which have 2 plants.

- Coordinate with customers for customer requirements/Manuals/system updates

- Color standards ordering

- Risk assessment of raw material to be used for a style

- Find correct raw material to meet customer need and factory need

- Develop lab dips/Strike offs /bulk submissions/embellishments

- Conduct fabric PP /risk assessments for other critical items

- Get customer approvals for QA/base hangers/lab dips/bulk submissions

- Approve color/quality of authorization given raw materials

- Coordinate with merchandisers to meet critical path time lines

- Make sure all bulk submissions are going to correct testing and comments go in reuired time line

- Test/Check & issue raw materials again specs/requirements to fit samples

- Wash and test one sample & get approvals before production

- Be responsible for overall color matching of the final product before it enter production

- Issue details for care label ordering ( wash codes and garment composition)

- Check/Test all embellishment developments and set standards before entering production

- Technical support to fabric inspection team, to maintain correct quality of the raw materials used for bulk production

- To make sure to get yearly M&S lab accreditation for internal lab and maintain its standards

- Conduct all relevant 3rd party testing for raw materials and garment testing on timely manner to meet shipments final inspections requirements

- Monitor rejection rates at fabric lamination, foam moulding and fabric moulding with the teams and communicate and work to reduce any high rejections.

- Liaise with buyers and suppliers to meet quality standards Required. - Source raw material for developments

- Cross develop existing raw materials

- Supplier visits for continuous improvements and mill evaluations.

Mar-Oct2011 Development Fabric Technologist–Sintesi( Pvt) Ltd. – Ranala

Worked in the Product development center of the factory heading fabric team Job requires to manage the development side of a style ; Risk assessments, color management ( lab dips & bulk submissions) ; testing & Evaluations of development and 1st bulk; coordinating with buyers/ suppliers on technical details. Standard setting for bulk team/Train and develop 3 sub ordinates. Fabric/trims sourcing and cross development Buyers worked with : Marks & Spencer, George, BHS, Sainsbury, Hunkemoller, Jockey, Carrefour, Tesco, LBI

2010-Feb2011Bulk Fabric Technologist –Comfortwear (Brandix-Lingerie) – Nittabuwa(Bra manufacturer)

Worked with Supply Chain team Looking at all raw material rejections highlighted from Fabric Inspection dept. (for every buyer of the company). Give commercial approvals, inform/get approvals from buyers, communicate on technical issues to suppliers on rejections for replacement & cost incurred. Color garment approval for production for M&S orders, Manage 2 lab officers in the internal lab, Worked towards to get the M&S accreditation on September for the lab. Stream lined fabric Inspection dept. process to be correct first time.

2005- 2010 Development Fabric Technologist –Comfortwear (Pvt) Ltd.-Nittabuwa

Worked in the Emerging Intimates Marketing team. Job requires to manage the development side of a style ;raw material sourcing ; Risk assessments, preproduction meetings with suppliers & embellishment plants, Washing plants ; color management ( lab dips & bulk submissions) ; testing & Evaluations; bulk issues handling with suppliers/buyers ; coordinating with buyers/ suppliers on technical details through out the order. Planning color & technical process With buyers & suppliers. supplier evaluations with help of Fabric Inspection dept., process improvements with the team, standard setting for bulk team, daily issues handling of production lines with regard to raw materials, involving in with team to get claims for rejections, maintaining raw Material library, training & evaluations of subordinates. Orders of EI team – Bras / Briefs for, Debenhams, Hanes,Victoria Secret, C&A, BHS, Carrefour, Nayomi, Lasenza, Hunkemuller Previous orders of EI team – Bras/briefs/sleep wear/ swim wear/t-shirts for GAP,Diesel, LBI,NEXT, Lasenza, Gossard, Lucy,VS pink,BHS,VSS,Nayomi,C&A,Macy’s, Lavinia Rose,Tesco.

2003-2005 Assistant Fabric Technologist – Comfortwear (Pvt) Ltd Worked at Fabric Inspection dept.-Product range –lingerie/sleepwear Handled a product range of weft knits,warp knits,woven, laces,elastics,trims,etc. 2004-2006 Member of 5S steering committee of Comfortwear 2005 Award for Excellence from Comfortwear for the work done for Process improvements in Fabric Inspection dept through barrier removal teams initiated by Thomas Group Consultants

2001-2003 Inspection & Lab-In Charge –Ceylon Knit Trend -Maharagama

Led a team for fabric Inspection & testing of received Fabrics ;getting yearly accreditation for the M&S lab ; Communicating fabric issues to suppliers Maintaining records in accordance to ISO 9000 & M&S procedures. Main products –knit outwear Main buyers – M&S, Tommy, Eddie Bauer,Nike,etc

2001 Worked at Trainee in Processing dept . of TT&SC –Rathmalana for 2 months 1999 Worked on Casual basis in the Lab of TT&SC – Rathmalana ( 3 months) ( Conducting testing for ISO, BS, AATTCC standards – Physical /Chemical tests)

Other work Experience

Overseas exposure by regular visits to suppliers in China and fabric exhibitions

-Senior member of Sri Lanka textile technologists group who share knowledge of supplier details and new trends

Have a good Knowledge & experience with MS Office, Internet and E-mail.

NON-RELATED REFEREES.

Ms.Oshadhi Edirisinghe (Previous General manager supply chain- Brandix Lingerie)

Head of Merchandising, Best Pacific -Pannala, Sri Lanka.

Mobile # : +947********

Mr, Antonio De Padula

Director-bra cluster-Euphoria,Bangladesh

Inventor/patent holder for bra cups(previous director of Sintesi)

Mobile # +393*********

I do certify that the above particulars given by me are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Thinusha Wijayatunga

1st Apr 2024

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