SHEHAN CHATHURANGA
SR. Manger Product Development
Chattogram
Summary
As a Senior Sample Room Manager, I have hands-on experience managing the entire sample development process from initial concept to final product. I collaborate closely with design, production, and merchandising teams to ensure that samples are delivered accurately and on time. I excel at leading a team, organizing workflow, maintaining material inventory, and upholding high-quality standards. I take pride in solving problems, enhancing efficiency, and supporting creative ideas in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SR. Manager Product Development
Z&Z Intimates Limited
12.2024 - Current
- Overseeing the entire sample creation process, from receiving design specifications to producing final samples.
Collaborating with designers, pattern makers, and production teams to ensure samples are accurate, timely, and meet quality standards.
Planning and scheduling sample room activities, prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and project needs.
Providing technical expertise to the team regarding garment construction, sewing techniques, and materials.
Implementing and maintaining quality control procedures to ensure all samples meet required standards.
Ensuring the timely availability of fabrics, trims, and other materials needed for sample production.
Maintaining accurate records of sample production, including specifications, timelines, and quality reports.
Providing training and guidance to staff on sewing techniques, quality standards, and safety procedures
Setting performance goals, monitoring progress, and providing feedback to team members.
Identifying areas for improvement in sample room processes and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency.
Maintaining clear and effective communication with other departments, such as design, production, and sales.
Identifying and resolving any issues or challenges that arise during the sample production process.
TECHNICAL MANAGER
4H Group
01.2022 - Current
- Certified Fit Technician By Pvh - SCFT.
CK account handling, all details analysis & uploading system through Centric.
Fit and Construction of patterns based on the client’s requirements.
Involvement in garment fit sessions to understand and carry out necessary pattern adjustments to develop samples that fit perfectly.
Critically evaluating samples for fit/design features and giving directions to cross-functional teams for further adjustments and improvements.
Guiding sample makers to produce perfect samples with the correct construction.
Evaluating sample comfortability with fit on models and proposing pattern adjustments/measurements and row material improvements to cross-functional teams.
Carrying out pattern grading as per the customer grading rules and proposing additional pattern grading to the customers based on the product and fit.
Obtaining all approvals before commencing production within the set-up T&A.
Guiding molding markers to achieve perfect moldings according to the requirements.
HEAD OF PATTERN TECHNOLOGIST
Intimate Apparels Ltd
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Creating patterns based on the client's requirements and desired fit.
- Involvement in garment fit sessions to understand and carry out necessary pattern adjustments to develop samples that fit perfectly.
- Evaluating samples for fit/design features and giving directions to cross-functional teams while supervising the 10 Pattern Makers for adjustments and improvements.
- Handled 60% of H&M Swimwear patterns while instructing & and guiding the sample makers to produce perfect samples with the correct sewing construction.
- Carrying out pattern grading as per the customer grading rules and proposing additional pattern gradings to the customers based on the product and fit.
- Obtaining all approvals before commencing production within the set-up T&A.
- Guiding molding markers to achieve perfect moldings according to the requirements
PATTERN TECHNOLOGIST
Brandix Lingerie
05.2012 - 07.2019
- Creating initial patterns to calculate consumption.
- Guiding sample makers to adhere to the technical specifications whilst sewing.
- Liaising with customers to understand and cater to their product requirements.
- Working with cross-functional teams to resolve issues during style developments.
- Developing samples & and making corrections/adjustments as per customer feedback.
- Evaluating samples for fit along with design features and making rectifications.
- Obtaining approvals for all samples prior to the required cut-off date
Education
Higher National Diploma - Advanced Pattern Making & Grading
Brandix College of Clothing Technology
Ratmalana, Sri Lanka06-2013
Diploma - Strategic Management & Leadership OTHM Level 7
First Friend Campus
Kandy, Sri Lanka12-2023
Skills
- Lectra
- Gerber
- Gt cad
- PLM (PVH) tools
- High Accuracy of grading
- New Pattern Drafting
- Pattern Construction
- Team motivation
- Problem Solving
LANGUAGE FLUENCY
- English
- Sinhala
- Bengali
Timeline
SR. Manager Product Development
Z&Z Intimates Limited
12.2024 - Current
TECHNICAL MANAGER
4H Group
01.2022 - Current
HEAD OF PATTERN TECHNOLOGIST
Intimate Apparels Ltd
08.2019 - 11.2021
PATTERN TECHNOLOGIST
Brandix Lingerie
05.2012 - 07.2019
Higher National Diploma - Advanced Pattern Making & Grading
Brandix College of Clothing Technology
Diploma - Strategic Management & Leadership OTHM Level 7
First Friend Campus
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