Chitra Vasantha Malawalaarachchige
Portland,OR
Summary
Dynamic Production Coordinator with a proven track record at Premier Press, excelling in quality control and effective communication. Leveraging strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, I successfully improved sampling processes and bulk production, ensuring timely deliveries, enhancing overall quality & production efficiency. Working in the apparel industry / production facilities in Srilanka helped me to gain knowledge of apparel construction & the production floor operations.
Committed to driving results through collaboration and analytical thinking.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Production / Sourcing Coordinator
Premier Press
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Daily communication with offshore vendors on issues relating to sampling , raw materials , production , quality & delivery .
- Update WIP ( work in progress) & conduct weekly meeting to the apparel team.
- All samples reviews ( proto types to shipment samples) & sending comments to vendors with necessary tech pack updates + improvement suggestions.
- Coordinate bulk shipments with the vendor regarding PL + shipping documents. Update / upload all shipping docs to the internal system.
- Worked very closely with Apparel project manger on new developments by contributing my factory experience on how things work more practicably on the production floor.
- Handled all inbound & out bound apparel related courier packages .
- Maintained physical file for each vendor / style with required details.
Production Specialist
Mountain Equipment Co-op
01.2015 - 02.2019
- Partner with Design , Product development & technical development team, by giving inputs based on my production background.
- Worked very closely with the TD's ( Technical designers) to ensure tech packs & the BOM ( bill of materiel ) details are correct based on the final product.
- Helped product development team by checking the development samples are as per tech pack .
- Sent initial order details to the offshore & inland vendors.
- Check Pre production sample & give bulk production approval. Update PLM with Pre production sample comment.
- Work with fabric mills & the trim suppliers to ensure vendors have done the sample requirement while placing the bulk booking. Ensure all testing requirements are given to the mills & the trim suppliers when same are applied.
- Create WIP tracker & input dates based on Delivery requirements.
- Ensure WIP inputs are done in timely manner with correct dates & numbers.
- Participate in weekly WIP report meeting & update the production manager on the developments or any issues.
- Daily communication with offshore & inland vendors regarding samples , raw material & the production issues to ensure delivery dates are met.
- Check production samples & enter comments in PLM.
- Coordinate shipping timelines with vendors shipping department & internal shipping department.
Product & Administrative Coordinator
Mark's Work Warehouse
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Sent PO's to offshore vendors.
- Checked all trim cards & maintained physical color cars for each season.
- Helped technical designer team to build the tech packs.
- Attended fit successions with buyer & noted all comments + recommended improvements. Contributed my views on getting a better quality product based on my factory experiences.
- Track all inbound / outbound sample packages .
- Communicate with vendors production & shipping related issues.
- Maintained seasonal sample rack & helped in seasonal sample sale.
Education
High School Diploma -
C. M. S Girls School
Colombo , SrilankaSkills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Active listening & forward thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Product knowledge
- Analytical thinking
- Ability to calm & stay positive with constant changes
- Risk assessment
- Quality control
Timeline
Production / Sourcing Coordinator
Premier Press
08.2021 - 02.2024
Production Specialist
Mountain Equipment Co-op
01.2015 - 02.2019
Product & Administrative Coordinator
Mark's Work Warehouse
01.2010 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
C. M. S Girls School