Senior Manager - Quality Control (Footwear)

About Frido :

Frido is dedicated to enhancing daily living through innovative, ergonomic solutions that promote comfort and well-being. Our mission is to design the next generation of products to empower people to walk, sit, and sleep better. Each product we create is fueled by the same passion that drove us to innovate from day one : to give people the freedom to do more. Join us in our mission to transform everyday struggles into freedom and joy. Discover Frido, and experience the freedom to live life your way.

Role Overview

The Senior Manager – Quality Control (Footwear) will lead end-to-end quality strategy across product development, manufacturing, vendor management, and post-purchase experience for a rapidly scaling D2C footwear brand. The role is responsible for building strong QC frameworks, reducing defect rates, ensuring consistent customer experience, and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Strategy & Governance

• Own the overall quality roadmap for all footwear categories (sports, fashion, casual, comfort, kids, etc.).
• Define quality standards, testing protocols, and inspection criteria aligned with brand promise, D2C customer expectations, and marketplace requirements.
• Implement a “zero-defect mindset” with measurable QC metrics across suppliers and internal teams.

2. Vendor & Factory Quality Management

3. Product Development & Pre-Production

4. In-Line Production Quality Control

5. D2C Customer Feedback Loop

6. Process Improvement & Compliance

7. Team Leadership

Qualifications & Experience

You can share your CV along with CTC details at himani.p@myfrido.com and arif@myfrido.com