Mohan Krishna
Head - Laundry Technical And Operations
N. Kodagu
Summary
To find a working atmosphere in the field of Garment wet processing, which will give new challenging avenues to explore and allow my skills to work on getting the result demanded at the shortest and most cost effective method. Also to be a part of an energetic team working hard to meet the international fashion industry demands in the field of garment wet and dry processing.
Overview
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35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Laundry Head
Pt. Sai Apparel Industry
12.2021 - Current
- Managing the Laundry to meet the Profitability. Responsible to Head a team of professionals in planning, R&D, Quality, compliance and Production. Co-ordination with the Marketing team for developing New Business. Attending business meetings with buyers. Planning and installation of the new Laundry with a capacity of 40K Denims and 80K non Denims. Buyer-AEO, H&M, K mart, Target, GV, Ann taylor. Products- Denim, Non denims, Knits, Outerwear. Process Garment dyeing, denims and all dry process.
Asst. General Manager, Laundry
Classic Fashion Apparel Industry limited
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Managing the laundry to meet the profitability. Responsible for Planning, production quality and R&D. 30K denims and 50K non denims/day. Coordination with Buyers for developments, sustainability discussion and compliance. Designing and installation of modern laundry with capacity of 75K denim and 100K non denims. Buyers- AEO, Walmart, Armani, A&F, Adidas. Products- Denim, Knit, Outerwear
General Manager-Laundry and PD
Ambattur Fashion India pvt limited
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Heading the Laundry operation of 35000 pcs/day. Responsible for bringing profitability and fulfilling all the quality, compliance requirements. Heading the PD team for India, Jordan and Bangladesh operations. Introducing sustainability practices. Buyers: GAP, BR, Ann Taylor, J Jill, A&F, Talbots, Mango.
Factory Manager
Pt. Eco Laundry Hijau
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Started as operational and marketing responsible person for the Group’s commercial laundry division Pt. Eco laundry Hijau, Indonesia. After 7 months company has assigned additional responsibility to take care of the denim division Laundry Production with a per day capacity of 15000 pairs of denims and 4000 pcs of garment dyeing, 20000 pcs non denim. Buyer- Uniqlo, Adidas, Express, H&M, Aeropostale, J.Crew, Jones Jeans. Products- Denims, Knits, Outerwear
Head Operations
M/s Platini
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Marketing to fill the capacity of 25000 pcs per day and executing the same. Responsible for leading a team to achieve the goal of keeping the company in profit. Buyers: Diesel, PoloRaulph Lauren, A&F, GAP, Napapizziri, TomTailor, Superdry, Gstar, Lee & Wrangler, Timberland. Products: Denims, Knits, Outerwear
Head Laundry
Pt.EratexDjaja
02.2013 - 08.2013
- Heading the operations with a head count of 1200. Renovating the laundry with modern automated amenities from 20000 pcs denims per day to 40000 pcs denims per day. Also 20000 pcs non denim and 2000 pcs of Garment dyeing. Systems implementation, Production, Planning, Quality, developments and troubleshooting, Compliance. Buyers: Express, Lee & Wrangler, Muji, Uniqlo, PoloRaulph Lauren
General Manager/working partner
M/s Platini
06.2005 - 01.2013
- Setting up the laundry, Marketing for the capacity of 25000 pcs/day. 8000 pairs of denims per day 3000 pcs garment dyeing and 15000 non denims per day. Executing the same to keep the laundry in profit.
Corporate GM-wet processing department
M/s Embee Internationals LLC
10.2003 - 03.2005
- Planning and handling the productions in various countries like Jordan, Qatar, Madagascar, Ajmaan, Sharjah and Egypt for a per day capacity 1,50,000pcs. Responsible for the approvals from the buyers and executing the productions as per delivery and maintaining the quality. Co-ordinating with the company merchandisers at UAE head office and Buying house for approvals and shipment planning. Allocation and follow-up of jobs to subcontract laundries. Cost control, Developing samples for marketing and exhibitions at Ajmaan development centre.
Processing Manager
M/s Ambattur clothing Ltd
07.1999 - 09.2003
- Designing and setting up of laundry with 25000 pcs/day denim/non Denim capacity. Handling the entire wet processing department. Sample developments
Processing Manager
M/s Snow white hi-tech launderette
11.1996 - 06.1999
- Handling the commercial laundry with 25000 pcs/day capacity. Been responsible for the growth of the company from 5000pcs/day to 25000 pcs per day. 5000 pcs denims &5000 pcs garment dyeing per day 15000 pcs non denim.
Processing Manager
M/s SamratAshoka Exports Ltd
05.1995 - 10.1996
- Designing and setting up the laundry with 8000 pcs/8 hour capacity including silk garment dyeing. Handling the entire laundry operations. Developing new washes and cost control and systems implementation.
Production Manager
M/s Gokaldas Exports
01.1992 - 04.1995
- Been responsible to handle the quality and productions of 90000 pcs/day. Cost control, Quality, Systems implementation, Development of Washes.
Lab technician
M/s Gopal Krishna textile Mills
04.1991 - 12.1991
- Developed master recipe for production floor and analyzed the chemical for quality and strength.
Education
B. Sc. -
St Alousius college
Mangalore, IndiaSkills
Denim Wet and Dry Process, Gmt Dyeing, Modern Machinery operations, Modern Laundry Set up, System implementation, Compliance, Chemical sourcing, Sustainability washes and machinery
About self
A well knowledgeable person in wet processing, dry processing, garment dyeing, sustainable processes, most updated machinery like laser, eflow, smart foam and ozone, Tonello, smartex, Yilmak, Mactec. Good experience in setting up huge laundry, machinery installations, compliances, quality and production systems, lab testing parameters, wash developments, wash technique innovation.
About my exposure
- Exposed widely in the garment wet processing field for the last 30 years. Been reading, learning, and experimenting, in Washing and dyeing of Denim, Non denim, silks, Hosieries and synthetic outer wears and fashion wears. Also served as a guest faculty of NIFT Hyderabad & Madras. Thoroughly exposed to the latest technologies, trouble shooting, engineered work methodologies, cost controlling, sourcing, Industrial parameters and compliance specifications. Garment testing specifications and testing methods, Updated with the latest fashion trends and technological developments available world over. Have handled a wide quality of fabrics like Twills, canvas, and Denims, yarn dyed mill made, handloom, silk, viscose, Tencel, and blends.
- Have worked with Buyer like American Eagle, GAP, Levi’s, JJill, M&S, A&F, Uniqlo, Gstar, Ann Taylor, JC penny, Tommy Hillfigure, Superdry, Replay&sons, Diesel, H&M, Polo Raulph Lauren, Mango, Aeropostale, GV, Tomtailor, Talbots, S’oliver, Esprit, Jones Jeans, Lee, Wrangler, Marlboro classic, walmart, K mart etc.
Timeline
Laundry Head
Pt. Sai Apparel Industry
12.2021 - Current
Asst. General Manager, Laundry
Classic Fashion Apparel Industry limited
10.2018 - 12.2021
General Manager-Laundry and PD
Ambattur Fashion India pvt limited
10.2018 - 12.2019
Factory Manager
Pt. Eco Laundry Hijau
08.2016 - 09.2018
Head Operations
M/s Platini
01.2014 - 08.2016
Head Laundry
Pt.EratexDjaja
02.2013 - 08.2013
General Manager/working partner
M/s Platini
06.2005 - 01.2013
Corporate GM-wet processing department
M/s Embee Internationals LLC
10.2003 - 03.2005
Processing Manager
M/s Ambattur clothing Ltd
07.1999 - 09.2003
Processing Manager
M/s Snow white hi-tech launderette
11.1996 - 06.1999
Processing Manager
M/s SamratAshoka Exports Ltd
05.1995 - 10.1996
Production Manager
M/s Gokaldas Exports
01.1992 - 04.1995
Lab technician
M/s Gopal Krishna textile Mills
04.1991 - 12.1991
B. Sc. -
St Alousius college