Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional with a passion for garment quality fit technical excellence and supplier performance Our client a leading apparel retailer is seeking a dynamic Quality Assurance Manager to lead their QA function and drive world-class quality standards across multiple product categories.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a strategic role in ensuring product excellence from development through to retail while leading continuous improvement initiatives across suppliers and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and approve all fit seal and technical garment approval processes across knit and woven product categories.
Evaluate garment fit on models and mannequins to ensure consistency with brand standards.
Approve grading specifications and verify grade rules across full size curves.
Develop implement and maintain quality assurance standards processes and best practices.
Conduct supplier audits including inline final and random inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Investigate quality concerns through root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
Provide technical expertise to resolve garment construction fit and production-related issues.
Monitor supplier performance through quality scorecards audit results and compliance tracking.
Produce insightful QA reports dashboards and trend analyses using advanced Excel.
Oversee quality performance within distribution centres and retail including customer returns and product complaints.
Present monthly quality performance reports with recommendations to drive continuous improvement.
Lead coach and develop the Quality Assurance team to achieve operational excellence.
Minimum Requirements
Degree or Diploma in Clothing Production Fashion Textile Technology or a related qualification.
58 years experience within garment quality assurance technical production or manufacturing environments.
Strong technical knowledge of garment construction pattern making and grading across knit and woven apparel.
Proven experience working with multiple product categories and supplier networks.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse data and produce management reports.
Key Competencies
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to build and manage supplier relationships.
Strong leadership coaching and people development capabilities.
Highly organised with excellent planning and administrative skills.
Results-driven with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1
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