Title: Head of Quality-Fabric & Garments
Company Name: A leading 100% Export Oriented Garments Industry
Vacancy: 01
Age: 40 to 55 years
Job Location: Gazipur (Gazipur Sadar)
Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
Comprehensive technical knowledge of knitting, dyeing, finishing and garment manufacturing processes.
Strong understanding of fabric testing, colour management, shade control, physical testing and laboratory procedures.
Sound knowledge of garment construction, measurement, workmanship and finishing standards.
In-depth knowledge of AQL, DHU, RFT, 4-Point Fabric Inspection System, root-cause analysis, CAPA and quality risk management.
Strong familiarity with international buyers’ quality standards, protocols and audit requirements.
Proven ability to lead large quality teams and coordinate effectively with cross-functional departments.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making and negotiation skills.
Excellent leadership, communication, reporting and presentation abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and take ownership of critical quality issues.
Proficiency in MS Office and quality reporting systems.
Good command of written and spoken English.
High level of integrity, accountability and professional discipline.
Lead and manage the overall Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions for both fabric and garments.
Establish and implement an integrated quality management system covering knitting, dyeing, finishing, cutting, sewing, finishing, packing and final inspection.
Ensure fabric quality parameters including GSM, shade consistency, dimensional stability, shrinkage, spirality, skewness, colour fastness, pilling, appearance and other physical and chemical standards.
Monitor fabric inspection using the 4-Point System and ensure proper grading, defect analysis, segregation and corrective action.
Review and control laboratory, bulk dyeing and finishing quality to ensure right-first-time production and shade approval.
Ensure garment quality throughout pre-production, pilot run, cutting, sewing, finishing, packing and final inspection stages.
Approve PP samples, size sets, pilot runs, pre-production requirements and quality standards before bulk production.
Establish effective inline, end-line, pre-final and final inspection systems.
Ensure compliance with buyer-specific quality manuals, AQL requirements, technical specifications and testing protocols.
Analyse DHU, RFT, alteration, rejection, rework, repair, customer complaints and claim trends.
Set measurable quality KPIs and regularly report performance to top management.
Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions using appropriate quality tools.
Work closely with Production, Merchandising, Planning, IE, Technical, Laboratory and Supply Chain teams to prevent recurring quality issues.
Conduct risk assessments before production and identify critical quality checkpoints for new styles, fabrics and processes.
Ensure timely handling and closure of buyer complaints, quality claims and audit findings.
Lead buyer, third-party and internal quality audits and ensure effective follow-up.
Develop SOPs, inspection standards, quality manuals, checklists and process-control systems.
Build, train and lead a strong quality team across textile and garment operations.
Promote a preventive quality culture and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Reduce fabric rejection, garment defects, rework, alteration, wastage and cost of poor quality.
Provide regular quality performance reports, risk updates and improvement plans to senior management.
Perform any other quality-related responsibilities assigned by management.