Christon Joseph
Quality Consultant
Mumbai
Summary
In-depth Quality Assurance Specialist with success in prioritization and multitasking. Having 12 years of experience in Quality Assurance.Exceptional communication and organizational skills. Committed to paying impeccable attention to reviews and auditing procedures. Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Languages
Work History
Quality Consultant
Lidl & Kaufland Asia Pte.Ltd.
06.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Lidl & Kaufland is owned by Schwarz Group which is the Fourth largest hypermarket in the world.(German Company)
- Conducting factory capacity and capability audit in cross functional departments and developed scope of Improvement.
- Oversaw Quality/Delivery performance. Carried out Root-cause to conclude significant factors causing delay/ Inspection fail and devised apt Correction/ Prevention action plan.
- Performed In-line, Dupro and Final Inspection.
- Improved product quality by implementing and monitoring rigorous quality control processes.
- Increased production efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in the manufacturing process and recommending improvements.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant industry advancements, incorporating best practices as appropriate to ensure continued excellence in product quality.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely resolution of complaints and implementation of corrective actions.
- Conducted risk assessments to minimize potential quality issues, ensuring product safety and compliance with industry regulations.
- Developed training programs to enhance employees'' understanding of quality standards and expectations.
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
Quality Control Inspector
Kaufland Hongkong Limited India Liason Office
10.2016 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: Kaufland is owned by Schwarz Group which is the Fourth largest hypermarket in the world.(German Company)
- Implementing and maintaining International quality control system in factory
- Coordinating with suppliers for follow-up with TNA (production, technical team)
- Conducting Pre-production meeting with factory representatives and handing over style for production
- Communicating with HK and Germany team for all the orders
- Keeping the track of product safety
- Monitoring the inspection schedules and coordinating with factories
- Giving Technical solution if any, during production
- Conducting Final Inspections and approving Selection sample, PP sample, and shipment sample for Textiles, Stainless steel, Shoes, and Leather
- Working with Integrity
- Training QC managers, QA Team to improve the quality as per Kaufland Standards
- Traveled to China, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh factories for inspections and training new Inspectors.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reduced defect rates and failures in final inspection.
Sr. Quality Assurance Executive
Classic Fashion Apparel Industry Ltd
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Communicating with buyers technical team for all technical queries
- Conducting Pre-production meeting with buyer representatives and factory and handover style for production
- Giving Technical solution if any, during production
- Managing a team of QCs at given zone
- Performed Inline, Dupro, Final Inspections
- Enhanced team performance by providing guidance and mentorship to QA.
- Reduced manufacturing defects through thorough inspections and proactive identification of potential issues.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance improvements.
- Buyers Handled: - Under Armour (American Brand)
- Reduced defect rates and failures in final inspection.
Quality Assurance Executive
Qualitex systems Pvt.Ltd.
06.2012 - 02.2014
- Involved in regular follow up with factories for inspection schedules
- Monitoring online production and sorting out of bottle neck if any in quality issues
- Conducted In-line, Dupro, Pre-Final and Final inspection as per AQL & guideline given by the buyer
- Monitoring the factory Compliance
- Assisted in developing new QA protocols, leading to a significant reduction in product defects.
- Maintained detailed records of all QA activities, providing valuable data for continuous improvement efforts.
- Boosted productivity by training personnel on best practices for QA/QC procedures.
- Buyers handled: - Walmart
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Monad University
UTTAR PRADESH 02.2011 - 08.2014
Advanced Course - Apparel Manufacturing
IIQA Institute
02.2011 - 01.2024
LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT -
TUV SUD India
02-2023
Skills
Reliable and trustworthy
Time Management
Communications skills
Well-versed with computer software
Quality management systems
Six sigma methodologies
Problem-solving skills
Team leadership
Decision-making
Verbal and written communication
Analytical thinking
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06th Feb 1994
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Quality Consultant
Lidl & Kaufland Asia Pte.Ltd.
06.2022 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Kaufland Hongkong Limited India Liason Office
10.2016 - 05.2022
Sr. Quality Assurance Executive
Classic Fashion Apparel Industry Ltd
04.2014 - 05.2016
Quality Assurance Executive
Qualitex systems Pvt.Ltd.
06.2012 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Commerce -
Monad University
02.2011 - 08.2014
Advanced Course - Apparel Manufacturing
IIQA Institute
02.2011 - 01.2024
LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT -
TUV SUD India
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