Assistant Quality Manager (Knit & Woven)

Job Description

Title: Assistant Quality Manager (Knit & Woven)

Company Name: ZXY International

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Experience:
∎ 10 to 15 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):Garments, Buying House

Published: 1 Mar 2025

Education:
∎ Post Graduate/Graduate in Textile Technology or relevant higher education on Quality Management

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 10 - 15 years’ Quality / Technical managerial experience in reputed manufacturing or buying office operations in Knit & Woven category.
∎ Handling top end customers, quick turnaround, high quality garments and different fabrics and for strict quality assurance and compliance standards
∎ First hand communication experience with customer technical teams, manufactures to get the job done as expected date and standards
∎ Knowledge of all quality control and assurance techniques, fabric and garment performance, chemical and wear trial procedure, ergonomics, work place engineering, 5S and work simplifying techniques, AQL sampling and auditing skills, productivity improvement techniques, garment breakdowns, machines and their features, material handling systems and production systems, line balancing techniques, the different types of fabric, dying, printing, embellishments and finishing techniques and handling methods
∎ Exposure and competency in all types of garments with high embellishments, prints and washing
∎ Familiarity with relevant quality certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, AQL standards, GOTS) and local regulatory requirements
∎ Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
∎ Excellent leadership qualities, proven ability to motivate and bring out the best in people
∎ Experience in training QA teams, improving operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
∎ Strong problem-solving abilities to identify quality issues early in the process and implement timely solutions
∎ Ability to interact professionally with diverse colleagues, clients, and customers culturally and linguistically
∎ Ability to judge professional situations and relationships and represent the best interests of the company
∎ Understanding of discretion and the importance of confidentiality
∎ Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact and build relationships work as a team
∎ Should be well-groomed, smart and energetic
∎ Strong presentation and delivery skills
∎ Strong attention to detail and accuracy, aiming for perfection
∎ Excellent written and verbal communication both in Bangla and English
∎ Advance level skill is a MUST in MS Office package (Especially, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook)
∎ Should be proactive and dynamic, ability to work hard efficiently
∎ Ability to multi task and remain organized, meet deadlines
∎ Understanding of wider business areas – Strategy, HR, Finance, Innovation etc.
∎ At least 10 - 15 years’ Quality / Technical managerial experience in reputed manufacturing or buying office operations in Knit & Woven category.
∎ Handling top end customers, quick turnaround, high quality garments and different fabrics and for strict quality assurance and compliance standards
∎ First hand communication experience with customer technical teams, manufactures to get the job done as expected date and standards
∎ Knowledge of all quality control and assurance techniques, fabric and garment performance, chemical and wear trial procedure, ergonomics, work place engineering, 5S and work simplifying techniques, AQL sampling and auditing skills, productivity improvement techniques, garment breakdowns, machines and their features, material handling systems and production systems, line balancing techniques, the different types of fabric, dying, printing, embellishments and finishing techniques and handling methods
∎ Exposure and competency in all types of garments with high embellishments, prints and washing
∎ Familiarity with relevant quality certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, AQL standards, GOTS) and local regulatory requirements
∎ Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
∎ Excellent leadership qualities, proven ability to motivate and bring out the best in people
∎ Experience in training QA teams, improving operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
∎ Strong problem-solving abilities to identify quality issues early in the process and implement timely solutions
∎ Ability to interact professionally with diverse colleagues, clients, and customers culturally and linguistically
∎ Ability to judge professional situations and relationships and represent the best interests of the company
∎ Understanding of discretion and the importance of confidentiality
∎ Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact and build relationships work as a team
∎ Should be well-groomed, smart and energetic
∎ Strong presentation and delivery skills
∎ Strong attention to detail and accuracy, aiming for perfection
∎ Excellent written and verbal communication both in Bangla and English
∎ Advance level skill is a MUST in MS Office package (Especially, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook)
∎ Should be proactive and dynamic, ability to work hard efficiently
∎ Ability to multi task and remain organized, meet deadlines
∎ Understanding of wider business areas – Strategy, HR, Finance, Innovation etc.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Understand customers fabric and finish product quality, fit, test, measurement, and packing requirements.
∎ Conduct fabric, sample and style handover meeting with factories and suppliers.
∎ Maintain communication and liaison between factory and business unit team.
∎ Ensure maintenance of utmost quality and customer’s specifications throughout the production process.
∎ Coordinate with Production Planning & Control (PPC) team to assist in composing the best production planning.
∎ Ensure utmost quality in initial and bulk production by maintaining least wastage.
∎ Design, plan and strictly follow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
∎ Involve in sampling and pre-production process and liaise with merchandisers and vendors to do proper handover to ensure first time sample approval.
∎ Check and verify whether all technical requirements (grading, tests, etc.) are matched with customers’.
∎ Implement and verify Product safety requirements in factories to avoid potential risks.
∎ Verify Fitting and Quality check according to order specification, to avoid defects and enable sample approval.
∎ Cross check and confirm grading of the size set and conduct proper pre-production meeting after the approval of PPS and the size set.
∎ Check for final approval of Fabrics & Trim Card.
∎ Conduct Line review/First Bulk review meeting in cases of complicated orders to avoid defective outcome.
∎ Check for Fabric & Trims Consumption and analyze the data to reach optimized costing.
∎ Ensure Quality Auditor (QA) and Quality Controller (QC) are getting complete style files with details and sample approval as per Time & Action (T&A).
∎ Follow up on production and quality verification schedules to meet shipment deadlines.
∎ Analyze Customer requirements and provide technical support where needed to maintain smooth liaison.
∎ Work with the DQM and Quality General Manager to plan and provide required training to Quality team, to update and enhance their skills on technical, quality and operational capabilities.
∎ Implement knowledge on product safety while selecting relevant Trims to minimize hazard.
∎ Plan Daily & Weekly Inspections and generate report accordingly.
∎ Monitor initial layout setting & production process to avoid defective final products.
∎ Conduct random audits to ensure that the PPS and Size Set comments are implemented in bulk production through first bulk review and understand gaps to ensure remedial actions are taken.
∎ Check and confirm whether Bulk production are carried out as per PPS, Tech pack, Trims cards and other approvals.
∎ Evaluate current Quality System and investigate, to find out discrepancies and resolve accordingly to conduct an efficient system.
∎ Ensure QC, QA and Independent Quality Auditor (IQA) conduct proper inspections, testing and audits to avoid FRI failure, last minute short shipments and surprises.
∎ ZXY International, a global apparel sourcing company, has been established with a clear mission to be unique, innovative, redefine global sourcing standards, as well as be the best sourcing partner in the apparel sector. Today, we have an empowered team of over 800 colleagues across international locations of Bangladesh, Turkey, India, Pakistan, and Egypt; each team member is committed to our “Passion for Perfection” motto.
∎ Grab the opportunity to be a part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with professional and personal development opportunities. Make a real difference on a global scale and shape a sustainable and fulfilling career path.
∎ We are currently hiring for the position of Assistant Quality Manager (Knit & Woven) at our HQ, in the heart of Dhaka. Join our family and build an inspired career you’re proud of.
∎ Job Context
∎ The incumbent is accountable for managing the entire quality assurance process, in order to ensure excellence regarding product and material quality. The Assistant Manager is required to troubleshoot and employ solutions in order to guarantee excellence in quality, as well as to maintain all relevant testing parameters. Structuring, training and guiding the Quality team and partner vendors, as well as ensuring their adherence to all the quality assurance Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) guidelines are also key functions of the role.
∎ Job Responsibilities
∎ Understand customers fabric and finish product quality, fit, test, measurement, and packing requirements.
∎ Conduct fabric, sample and style handover meeting with factories and suppliers.
∎ Maintain communication and liaison between factory and business unit team.
∎ Ensure maintenance of utmost quality and customer’s specifications throughout the production process.
∎ Coordinate with Production Planning & Control (PPC) team to assist in composing the best production planning.
∎ Ensure utmost quality in initial and bulk production by maintaining least wastage.
∎ Design, plan and strictly follow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
∎ Involve in sampling and pre-production process and liaise with merchandisers and vendors to do proper handover to ensure first time sample approval.
∎ Check and verify whether all technical requirements (grading, tests, etc.) are matched with customers’.
∎ Implement and verify Product safety requirements in factories to avoid potential risks.
∎ Verify Fitting and Quality check according to order specification, to avoid defects and enable sample approval.
∎ Cross check and confirm grading of the size set and conduct proper pre-production meeting after the approval of PPS and the size set.
∎ Check for final approval of Fabrics & Trim Card.
∎ Conduct Line review/First Bulk review meeting in cases of complicated orders to avoid defective outcome.
∎ Check for Fabric & Trims Consumption and analyze the data to reach optimized costing.
∎ Ensure Quality Auditor (QA) and Quality Controller (QC) are getting complete style files with details and sample approval as per Time & Action (T&A).
∎ Follow up on production and quality verification schedules to meet shipment deadlines.
∎ Analyze Customer requirements and provide technical support where needed to maintain smooth liaison.
∎ Work with the DQM and Quality General Manager to plan and provide required training to Quality team, to update and enhance their skills on technical, quality and operational capabilities.
∎ Implement knowledge on product safety while selecting relevant Trims to minimize hazard.
∎ Plan Daily & Weekly Inspections and generate report accordingly.
∎ Monitor initial layout setting & production process to avoid defective final products.
∎ Conduct random audits to ensure that the PPS and Size Set comments are implemented in bulk production through first bulk review and understand gaps to ensure remedial actions are taken.
∎ Check and confirm whether Bulk production are carried out as per PPS, Tech pack, Trims cards and other approvals.
∎ Evaluate current Quality System and investigate, to find out discrepancies and resolve accordingly to conduct an efficient system.
∎ Ensure QC, QA and Independent Quality Auditor (IQA) conduct proper inspections, testing and audits to avoid FRI failure, last minute short shipments and surprises.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Attractive remuneration is being offered for the position
∎ Group life & Hospitalization insurance
∎ Contributory Provident Fund
∎ Office Transport Facility
∎ Corporate mobile ceiling
∎ Subsidized lunch facility at corporate Canteen
∎ State-of-the-art Passion Café
∎ World class work environment
∎ Attractive remuneration is being offered for the position
∎ Group life & Hospitalization insurance
∎ Contributory Provident Fund
∎ Office Transport Facility
∎ Corporate mobile ceiling
∎ Subsidized lunch facility at corporate Canteen
∎ State-of-the-art Passion Café
∎ World class work environment

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following information at [email protected];

A cover letter including a 2-page (max) description of why you are an ideal candidate and what you would bring to the role.

A current curriculum vitae.

Names and contacts (telephone and e-mail addresses) of three professional referees who are familiar with your qualifications and work experience. Your nominated referees ideally should have persons from each of the following category: direct supervisor, head of HR and peer.

If you are applying online, you are advised to bring the hard copy of the aforementioned Cover Letter with a current curriculum vitae mentioning referees as mentioned above, if you are invited for the interview.

The screening will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants, we appreciate all interest but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.