Quality Assurance Manager

responsible for ensuring that products meet established quality standards and specifications throughout the production process. This involves overseeing quality control procedures, managing teams, and working with various departments to identify and resolve quality issues. Ultimately, the QAM's role is to maintain product integrity and customer satisfaction. 

Core Responsibilities:

• Setting Quality Standards:

• Establishing and maintaining quality control procedures, standards, and specifications for garments, fabrics, and accessories. 

• Quality Control Oversight:

• Supervising and managing the quality control team, ensuring they are effectively implementing quality control procedures and conducting inspections. 

• Process Management:

• Developing and implementing quality control processes, including inline, pilot, midline, and final inspections. 

• Defect Identification and Resolution:

• Identifying defects and non-conformities in garments and fabrics, and working with relevant teams to implement corrective actions. 

• Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintaining detailed records of inspections, tests, and quality assurance activities, and preparing reports for management review. 

• Collaboration:

• Working closely with design, production, merchandising, and other teams to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle. 

• Training and Mentorship:

• Providing training and guidance to quality control staff and fostering a culture of quality consciousness. 

Specific Tasks:

• Developing and updating quality control procedures:

• Ensuring they are aligned with industry best practices and customer requirements. 

• Conducting audits:

• Performing regular audits of production processes to identify potential quality issues. 

• Analyzing data:

• Collecting and analyzing quality data to identify trends, root causes of problems, and areas for improvement. 

• Managing customer relationships:

• Addressing customer feedback and ensuring products meet customer expectations. 

• Staying up-to-date on industry trends:

• Keeping abreast of new technologies, materials, and quality control methods. 

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical Expertise:

   Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and production processes. 

• Quality Control Knowledge:

   Proficiency in quality control methodologies, tools, and techniques. 

• Problem-Solving Skills:

   Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve quality-related issues. 

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

   Effective communication and collaboration skills are crucial for working with various teams. 

• Leadership Skills:

   Ability to lead and motivate a team of quality control professionals.