CHANCHAL GUPTA
General Manager
Probolinggo
Summary
Results-driven General Manager with over 28 years of experience in production, planning, quality assurance, and compliance. Manages plant operations to enhance profitability through resource optimization. Leads quality improvement initiatives and ensures timely project delivery within budget. Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities drive effective problem-solving.
Overview
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Certificates
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years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager (Manufacturing)
PT Eratex Djaja Tbk Probolinggo (Busana Apparel Group)
01.2024 - Current
- For career growth I have joined the PT. Eratex Djaja Tbk in Jan 2024 as a General Manager Manufacturing
- Managed operations for garment manufacturing plant with 3500 machines and 8500 personnel, supporting production capacity of 1,000,000 pcs/month.
- Customers handling Polo , Uniqlo , GU , AEO , Ann Taylor , J.Jill , Express , Lyn Bryant , Duluth …
- Pursued career advancement at PT Eratex Djaja Tbk in Probolinggo, Indonesia.
General Manager
PT Sai Apparel Industries, Semarang, Indonesia
11.2022 - 10.2023
- In 2022, promoted to General Manager and before that in 2011 promoted as Factory Manager, my Direct reporting to the President Director
- Set up another factory with 150% higher capacity of 7500 machines and fully involved in a new vertical Apparel Manufacturing Project to establish for 150 sewing lines from 2018 onwards from procuring land to building, factory layout setup, in 2022 factory started production in 30 sewing lines. Target to complete this project by 2025.
- Heading the vertical setup plant that occupied 20-hectare land by using +/- 10,000 workers.
- Established new factory with 150% increased capacity, overseeing vertical apparel manufacturing project from land procurement to factory layout, resulting in production start of 30 sewing lines in 2022 and targeting completion of 150 lines by 2025.
- Acted as a Manager Quality Assurance. Oversaw the factory's complete quality management, which essentially entails system setup, QC training, process control, and SOP creation based on RCA and CAP
- Managed production and quality management as Plant Head, creating SOPs based on RCA and CAP across all operational departments, establishing training systems, and implementing process controls.
- Oversaw complete quality management as Manager Quality Assurance, including system setup, QC training, process control, and SOP creation based on RCA and CAP.
- Managed areas of work in production planning and control, line balancing, and quality management.
Factory Manager
PT Sai Apparel Industries, Semarang, Indonesia
11.2011 - 10.2022
- Estimated workforce needs across all departments based on anticipated orders and machine usage, ensuring optimal staffing for fabric, accessories, cutting, sewing, embroidery, printing, washing, finishing, and packing departments
- Developed recruitment strategies
- Oversaw production processes, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Implemented process improvements, reducing operational inefficiencies across manufacturing lines.
- Managed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve production targets.
Manager Quality Assurance
PT Sai Apparel Industries, Semarang, Indonesia
11.2004 - 10.2011
- Introduced IE department in 2012 to select appropriate orders for floor and develop SAM calculation.
- Quoted competitive and accurate CM and OB, facilitating smoother production processes.
- Coordinated between IE and PPC departments to assign styles that optimized layout and expedited line setup.
- Arranged machines and attachments for optimal workflow.
- Created inventory software for machines and attachments, which reduced the cost of maintenance spare parts.
- Executed industrial engineering planning activities to enhance production efficiency.
Manager Production
PT Sai Apparel Industries, Semarang, Indonesia
11.1998 - 10.2004
- Coordinated PPC and production departments to optimize order organization and distribution based on available capacity and resources.
- Designed distinct layouts for manufacturing facilities to represent specific product categories, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Centralized all departments, resulting in streamlined operations and a notable increase in productivity.
- Managed production scheduling to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
Assistant Manager QA
Niryat - Sam Apparel Ltd., Noida, India
01.1996 - 10.1998
- Liaised between merchandising, sourcing, and production sections to ensure seamless operations and adherence to all SOPs and processes.
- The defect rate in 2005 was 8.5 which reduced to 4.5 in 2006, and shipment failure reduced by 1% from 7.5%, all bettering continuously, and by 2016 it was a 2.5 defect rate and 0.65% Shipment failure rate.
- Coordinated and delivered routine QC and QA training sessions to enhance team knowledge and compliance.
- Liaised between merchandising, sourcing, and production sections to ensure seamless operation. Assured that all SOPs and processes were in place and that everyone was adhering to the established procedure.
- Organized and carried out routine QC and QA training sessions.
- Created and updated job descriptions and SOP in accordance with specifications
- Established internal auditing process for major customers, including Gap, H&M, Byer California, Adidas H&M, AEO, and OJG to ensure quality standards.
- QA Planning & Execution
Assistant Manager Production
Cosmique Limited, New Delhi, India
05.1994 - 12.1995
- Established an internal testing facility that ITS authorized to carry out 14 different types of tests on clothing from brands including Gap, Adidas, H&M, and AEO, including tests on color fastness, appearance, seam durability, and care label recommendations.
- Facilitated pre-production activities by streamlining testing processes, reducing time and costs associated with multiple test charges.
- Set up internal lab for testing clothing samples
Education
EMBA, Executive Master Diploma - Business Administration (Operations Management)
01-2008
Setup by FIFO Government of India
Garment Production Technology (CPT) - undefined
01-1996
An Institute Autonomous Body Under the Government of India Ministry of Textiles
Post Graduate Diploma - Textile Chemistry
01-1993
Institute Governed by Government of India Ministry of Textiles
Graduate - Handloom & Textile Technology
01-1992
Institute Governed by Government of India Ministry of Textiles
Skills
Production Planning
Quality Assurance
Quality management
Process Enhancement
Lean manufacturing
Plant management
Maintenance management
Certification
Master Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Chennai, India, an ISO 9001:1500 Certified Institution under the Ministry of MSME Government of India Society - 2022
Timeline
General Manager (Manufacturing) - PT Eratex Djaja Tbk Probolinggo (Busana Apparel Group)
01.2024 - Current
General Manager - PT Sai Apparel Industries, Semarang, Indonesia
11.2022 - 10.2023
Factory Manager - PT Sai Apparel Industries, Semarang, Indonesia
11.2011 - 10.2022
Manager Quality Assurance - PT Sai Apparel Industries, Semarang, Indonesia
11.2004 - 10.2011
Manager Production - PT Sai Apparel Industries, Semarang, Indonesia
11.1998 - 10.2004
Assistant Manager QA - Niryat - Sam Apparel Ltd., Noida, India
01.1996 - 10.1998
Assistant Manager Production - Cosmique Limited, New Delhi, India
05.1994 - 12.1995
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi - Garment Production Technology (CPT),
Indian Institute of Handloom and Textile Technology (IIHT) Varanasi - Post Graduate Diploma, Textile Chemistry
Indian Institute of Handloom Technology (IIHT) Varanasi - Graduate, Handloom & Textile Technology
Indian Institute of Commerce & Trade (IICT) Lucknow - EMBA, Executive Master Diploma, Business Administration (Operations Management)
Languages
English, Hindi and Bahasa Indonesia
Address
- #Jalan Nusa Indah no.06 RT 06 RW 07 Sukabumi Mayangan Kota Probolinggo , Kanigaran , Provinsi Jawa Timur Indonesia - 67219
- #LIG -49 Nariyal Kheda Bhopal, (MP) – India - 462038
Operations
- Overall monitored 4,000 machines over five production floors for woven and knits
- Coordinated with all shop floor sub-departments, including merchandising, QA, IE, purchases, and accounting, to ensure a seamless flow of operations.
- Planned the woven and knits division's sewing capacity for best resource usage. Also, worked with the department in charge of sampling to prioritize production while also considering buyer demands.
- Involved in all commercial and operational decisions, including production for purchase and allocation.
Address
- #Jalan Nusa Indah no.06 RT 06 RW 07 Sukabumi Mayangan Kota Probolinggo , Kanigaran , Provinsi Jawa Timur Indonesia - 67219
- #LIG -49 Nariyal Kheda Bhopal, (MP) – India - 462038