Quality Control Inspector

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Role Overview:

The role entails the execution of on-site quality control functions focused on raw material verification and in-process production monitoring at vendor facilities. The incumbent will ensure strict adherence to material specifications, quality benchmarks, and production protocols as per company-defined standards.

Core Responsibilities:

• Raw Material Quality Assessment:

  Conduct structured physical inspections of textile materials (GSM, Width, Colour Matching, Pile Length) at supplier warehouses or manufacturing premises. Validate conformity to pre-approved technical specifications.

• On-Site Testing & Evaluation:

  Utilize supplier infrastructure and available lab equipment to perform basic quality tests such as GSM, shrinkage, tensile strength, dimensional stability, and color fastness (as applicable).

• Inspection Documentation:

  Compile detailed inspection reports including photographic evidence, test readings, material deviations (if any), and corrective action recommendations. Ensure traceability and audit readiness of all documented inspections.

• Production Oversight:

  Conduct unannounced factory visits to evaluate ongoing production processes for alignment with approved samples, workmanship standards, and production timelines. Identify lapses in quality assurance during bulk manufacturing.

• Compliance Verification:

  Monitor supplier adherence to agreed production schedules, manufacturing processes, and internal quality checkpoints. Escalate deviations promptly to internal stakeholders.

• Cross-Functional Coordination:

  Collaborate closely with the sourcing, product development, and QA teams to flag non-compliance, material substitutions, or performance anomalies and drive prompt resolution.

Candidate Requirements:

• Location Suitability:

  Must reside in or near Ludhiana to facilitate rapid deployment to supplier facilities with minimal lead time.

• Technical Competence:

  Strong foundational understanding of textile manufacturingincluding raw material sourcing, yarn/fabric construction, processing techniques, and finishing treatments.

• Quality Assurance Expertise:

  Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in conducting field inspections, implementing quality control protocols, and interpreting textile test results.

• Equipment Familiarity:

  Working knowledge of laboratory testing tools such as GSM cutters, washing machines, crock meters, light boxes, tensile testers, etc.

• Operational Independence:

  Ability to conduct solo field visits, make quality-related judgment calls on-site, and report findings objectively without external direction.

• Reporting Proficiency:

  Competent in preparing digital inspection reports, utilizing photo/video documentation, and maintaining accurate logs for quality audits.