Assistant Quality Manager - Sweater

Job Description

Title: Assistant Quality Manager - Sweater

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:
∎ Bachelor/Honors, Masters
∎ 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 Sweater 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 multitask 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 Sweater 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 multitask and remain organized, meet deadlines
∎ Understanding of wider business areas – Strategy, HR, Finance, Innovation etc.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Be actively involved in sampling and pre productions, liaise with merchandisers and vendors to do proper handover to ensure first time sample approval.
∎ Ensure customer fit, quality, testing, measurement and fit requirements are met.
∎ Maintain quality SOP and responsible for quality and technical related issues arising in production and timely solutions to ensure on time delivery and zero quality claims.
∎ Review audit findings daily and find remedial actions and ensure shipments are within agreed quality parameters of the customer.
∎ Review Laboratory testing report/s daily and identify failures and take remedial actions to resolve the issues and provide require guidance to factories and QA’s
∎ Review daily issues occurring at the factories and work with the QA team to find quick solutions and give required guidance.
∎ Conduct PP meetings with relevant persons and identify areas of improvement and provide required guidance to the QA and Merchandising teams.
∎ Ensure that the QC style file are given on time and ensure accuracy and fulfillment of information. (Completeness of documents & formats).
∎ Monitoring QA and QC performance monthly and report to GM-Quality and compliance.
∎ Work with PPC to review weekly, monthly and quarterly plans and ensure optimize usage of cadre (QA/QC) and also ensure require cadre in place to manage work efficiently.
∎ Go through technical risk assessments and educate QA team on actions to be taken in production to avoid any issues for bulk production.
∎ Ensure that required test reports for yarn and trims are available in the QC files and work with the factories to ensure bulk production meets required standards agreed with Customers. E.g. AZO etc.
∎ Ensure proper implementation of PPS comments and any special comments from the buyer in the size set stage. Do 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.
∎ Work with the GM to provide required training to QA team to update / enhance their skills on technical, quality and operational capabilities.
∎ Maintain and provide weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to the management via GM.
∎ Hold monthly QA meetings along with GM to review QA team performance and take necessary actions for improvements and agree time and action plans.
∎ 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 (Sweater) at our HQ, in the heart of Dhaka. Join our family and build an inspired career you’re proud of.
∎ Job Context
∎ The Manager / Assistant Manager - Quality Assurance maintains effective quality assurance and control procedures with regard to product and material quality to ensure that the quality requirements of the customers are effectively met. The incumbent is also responsible for internal quality evaluation, root cause analysis, factory technical evaluation to assess and develop processes ensuring effectiveness and efficiency.
∎ Job Responsibilities
∎ Be actively involved in sampling and pre productions, liaise with merchandisers and vendors to do proper handover to ensure first time sample approval.
∎ Ensure customer fit, quality, testing, measurement and fit requirements are met.
∎ Maintain quality SOP and responsible for quality and technical related issues arising in production and timely solutions to ensure on time delivery and zero quality claims.
∎ Review audit findings daily and find remedial actions and ensure shipments are within agreed quality parameters of the customer.
∎ Review Laboratory testing report/s daily and identify failures and take remedial actions to resolve the issues and provide require guidance to factories and QA’s
∎ Review daily issues occurring at the factories and work with the QA team to find quick solutions and give required guidance.
∎ Conduct PP meetings with relevant persons and identify areas of improvement and provide required guidance to the QA and Merchandising teams.
∎ Ensure that the QC style file are given on time and ensure accuracy and fulfillment of information. (Completeness of documents & formats).
∎ Monitoring QA and QC performance monthly and report to GM-Quality and compliance.
∎ Work with PPC to review weekly, monthly and quarterly plans and ensure optimize usage of cadre (QA/QC) and also ensure require cadre in place to manage work efficiently.
∎ Go through technical risk assessments and educate QA team on actions to be taken in production to avoid any issues for bulk production.
∎ Ensure that required test reports for yarn and trims are available in the QC files and work with the factories to ensure bulk production meets required standards agreed with Customers. E.g. AZO etc.
∎ Ensure proper implementation of PPS comments and any special comments from the buyer in the size set stage. Do 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.
∎ Work with the GM to provide required training to QA team to update / enhance their skills on technical, quality and operational capabilities.
∎ Maintain and provide weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to the management via GM.
∎ Hold monthly QA meetings along with GM to review QA team performance and take necessary actions for improvements and agree time and action plans.

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.