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Senior Quality Manager

Senior Quality Manager

Hirestar job BankTiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India
15 days ago
Job description

JOB TITLE : SeniorQuality Manager

DEPARTMENT : Quality Assurance / Quality Control

DIVISION : Knit Garments - Export

LOCATION : Tiruppur

REPORTS TO : Managing Director / CEO / Technical Director

INDUSTRY : Knitwear Apparel Manufacturing - Export

JOB SUMMARY :

The Sr-Quality Manager will be responsible for defining implementing and monitoring quality systems and practices across all stages of the knitwear production process-from fabric inspection to final shipment. This role ensures adherence to buyer specifications global compliance standards and internal quality benchmarks for export markets. The GM-Quality will lead the QA / QC teams and collaborate with production merchandising and compliance to deliver defect-free garments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Quality Strategy & Systems Implementation

  • Develop and enforce quality assurance strategies aligned with export buyer requirements.
  • Establish SOPs and control mechanisms across knitting dyeing cutting stitching finishing and packing stages.
  • Ensure quality systems are aligned with AQL standards and customer audit expectations.

2. Pre-Production & Risk Assessment

  • Review tech packs and buyer specifications before production begins.
  • Conduct risk analysis with sampling technical and merchandising teams.
  • Ensure pilot runs and size set approvals are conducted before bulk production.

    • 3. In-line & Final Quality Control

  • Monitor inline inspections during knitting sewing and finishing to detect issues early.
  • Ensure final random inspections (FRIs) are done as per AQL 2.5 / 4.0 or buyer-specified levels.
  • Lead daily quality review meetings with floor QC / QA and production teams.

    • 4. Team Management

  • Lead a team of QA managers QC inspectors auditors and lab technicians.
  • Provide training on buyer quality standards defect classification and reporting.
  • Set KPIs and performance monitoring for the QA / QC department.

    • 5. Compliance & Buyer Interaction

  • Coordinate with buyers and 3rd-party auditors for quality approvals and inspections.
  • Handle buyer quality audits factory evaluations and CAPA closures.
  • Maintain documentation for audits - including inline reports FRIs defect analysis and rework logs.

    • 6. Continuous Improvement

  • Analyze quality reports to identify recurring defects or production inefficiencies.
  • Initiate root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Promote zero-defect culture through quality awareness and floor-level interventions.

    • 7. Lab & Testing Oversight

  • Ensure fabric and garment testing is carried out as per buyer or international standards (e.g. shrinkage colorfastness GSM pH).
  • Manage internal lab or liaise with external labs (e.g. SGS ITS) for test reports.

    • KEY SKILLS :

  • Expertise in quality systems AQL and CAPA methodology.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to train and mentor a large QA / QC workforce.
  • Sharp eye for detail analytical approach to defect tracking.
  • Working knowledge of ERP or QMS tools is preferred.

    • WORK CONDITIONS :

  • Factory-floor presence is essential.
  • Fast-paced deadline-driven environment tied to shipment schedules.
  • Regular interaction with production merchandising and compliance teams.

    • Key Skills

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    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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