Amila Harshana Weerasinghe
Senior Bonding & Embellishment Technologist
Hanoi,HN
Summary
Accomplished Senior Bonding & Embellishment Technologist with over 15 years of comprehensive experience in the garment and apparel industry, including over 2 years in Vietnam. Demonstrated expertise in bonding techniques development, adhesive validation, bonding machinery and optimization. Proven track record of driving successful product developments, managing production processes, and implementing time saving strategies. Holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Business & Management, providing a solid foundation on strategic decision-making and leadership in technical and commercial aspects of garment manufacturing.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Head of Bonding Department (Bonding Developments & Manufacturing)
Linea Aqua Vietnam Company Limited
08.2022 - Current
- Conduct and manage bonding department to run smooth developments and manufacturing by achieving relevant products on efficiency, line balancing, layouts, daily outputs, quality standards, relevant wash tests.
- Develop and enforce Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) for both development and manufacturing processes in the bonding department.
- Actively participate in development and manufacturing meetings to provide guidelines for construction and bonding Techniques.
- Evaluate construction and select appropriate adhesives during the development stage to optimize quality and efficiency.
- Calculate required manpower and machinery for bulk production using Standard Minute Value (SMV) calculations.
- Handle heat seal developments and share the finalized conditions to manufacturing with relevant wash test reports and participate to solve issues.
- Maintain bonding machines by liaising with suppliers to schedule necessary service and repairs.
- Conduct essential testing and validate bulk production process, identifying and mitigating potential risks to ensure quality control.
- Handle laser cut developments and manufacturing with proper requirements.
- Generate cost-saving ideas through Arduino systems, conduct trials, and provide guidance and monitoring to relevant parties to implement successful cost saving measures.
- Source and validate new adhesives within the region, ensuring they meet the necessary quality and performance standards.
- Products: Leggings/ Shorts/ Jackets/ Swimwear
- Customers: Speedo/ A & F/ Terez/ S & S
Senior Bonding Executive (Bonding Developments)
MAS Intimates (Ayathi)
12.2019 - 07.2022
- Conducted adhesive validation, managed material handling, and oversaw supply chain management.
- Attended development meetings and provided necessary guidelines to ensure effective bonding techniques.
- Validated LTD testing and developed bonding techniques for transition from development to bulk production.
- Created bonding constructions to ensure that bulk production is feasible.
- Products: Fashion Bra & Sports Bra
- Customers: Victoria Secret (Sexy Sleep, VS Sport, Fashion, Launch), Target, CK
Embellishment Development Executive
MAS Intimates (Ayathi)
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Managed the time and action calendar assigned categories, ensuring all deadlines were met.
- Tracked and approved all necessary submits of s/offs and placements.
- Coordinated with Victoria’s Secrets Sport and Victoria’s Secrets Intimates teams in New York to align development efforts.
- Identified issues in product applications on and price, researching for alternative options to achieve cost targets.
- Worked closely with relevant printing partners to identify cost effective sources for product development.
- Developed and managed printing techniques, determining their feasibility, and providing quick feedback to the Product Development team in New York.
- Coordinated with internal teams and outside printing partners to ensure smooth bulk production operations.
- Supported development, product management, and design teams with technical and commercial expertise in print categories.
- Products: Sports Bra, Fashion Bra, Yoga pants, T- Shirts
- Customers: Victoria Secret (VS Sport, Fashion), Lasenza, CK
Technical Executive
MAS Intimates (MDS)
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Created comprehensive tech packs for garment manufacturing factories, supplying necessary technical information to ensure precise production guidelines.
- Coordinated with relevant technical and merchandising partners, gathering required information to ensure seamless production continuation and adherence to specifications.
- Participated in tech pack meetings to establish and streamline successful and smooth production procedures, enhancing communication and efficiency across departments.
Education
B.Sc. (Hons) - Business & Management
Northumbria University
UK 01.2014 - 01.2017
Advanced Certificate - Marketing Management
National Institute of Business Management
Diploma - Textile and Technology
Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel Management
Skills
- Bonding Techniques Development
- Adhesive Validation and Selection
- Supply Chain Management
- Manufacturing Process Improvement
- Technical Expertise in Printing Techniques
- Product Development and Innovation
- Production Planning and Coordination
- Effective Communication
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Vendor and Supplier Management
- Problem-solving and Troubleshooting
- Client and Stakeholder Coordination
- MS Office, Adobe CorelDRAW
Certification
Role based training (Foundation Lean Yellow Belt) MOS Academy, MAS Holdings, Sri Lanka.
References
Madushanaka, Vidana Gamage, Head of Technical, madushankav@lineaaqua.com, 9477822614, Linea Aqua Vietnam Company Limited, Plot No L1, Pho Noi Bai Textile and Garment Industrial Park, Hung Yen Province, Vietnam, Mobile : 9477822614
Timeline
Head of Bonding Department (Bonding Developments & Manufacturing)
Linea Aqua Vietnam Company Limited
08.2022 - Current
Senior Bonding Executive (Bonding Developments)
MAS Intimates (Ayathi)
12.2019 - 07.2022
B.Sc. (Hons) - Business & Management
Northumbria University
01.2014 - 01.2017
Embellishment Development Executive
MAS Intimates (Ayathi)
01.2012 - 01.2019
Technical Executive
MAS Intimates (MDS)
01.2009 - 01.2012
Advanced Certificate - Marketing Management
National Institute of Business Management
Diploma - Textile and Technology
Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel Management
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