Job Description

A leading manufacturer of High Performance Active Apparel, delivering a world-class product, is looking for a Quality Control Manager (with experience in the above) to lead their QC team, implement structured quality processes and ensure consistent quality across both in-house operations and external CTM partners. Negotiable package, plus benefits.Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the QC department, ensuring all quality control processes align with company's premium standards.
• Develop and implement structured QC processes to enhance efficiency and maintain uniform quality across production partners.
• Conduct and oversee quality checks throughout all production stages, both in-house and at external CMT factories.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with quality standards, technical specifications and AQL requirements.
• Identify defects and root causes, troubleshoot production issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, standardize and implement QC reporting templates to track quality trends and ensure consistency.
• Train, guide and mentor the QC team and production staff on best practices, inspection techniques, and quality standards.
• Ensure CMT pricing aligns with costed prices, working closely with production planning to maintain cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with production managers and CMT partners to meet deadlines while upholding strict quality requirements.
• Perform AQL QC inspections for outsourced and imported products, ensuring compliance with quality expectations.
• Maintain accurate digital and physical records of all quality inspections, reports, and resolutions.
• Travel to external CMT locations when required to oversee and audit production processes.
• Manage the QC team's workload and schedule.

RequirementsQualifications: A relevant Degree/Diploma.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior quality control, garment tech or quality auditor role within the Clothing and Textile Industry.
Additional: Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern making and fabric performance in high-performance apparel. Proven leadership experience, with the ability to lead and mentor a QC team. Experience working with external CMTs and managing quality across multiple production streams. Proficiency in AQL standards and other global quality benchmarks. Ability to develop and implement QC templates, digital reports and structured quality procedures. Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and organizational abilities. Strong computer skills, including quality reporting, email communication and project management software. Ability to travel to external CMT locations when required.

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