Head of Quality, Seamless Quality (Knit)

Job Description

Title: Head of Quality, Seamless Quality (Knit)

Company Name: A Reputed RMG Group of Company

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Gazipur

Salary: Tk. 150000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 12 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Textile

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Textile Engineering

• 12 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Textile

• Strong expertise in knit garment manufacturing (cut-to-sew).

• Deep knowledge of AQL, inline & final inspection systems.

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and quality improvement tools.

• Proven capability in data-driven quality management.

• Strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills.

• 15+ years in garment quality management (knit composite preferred).

• Minimum 5+ years in senior leadership role (Head / GM Quality)·

• Experience working with international Top Brands.

• Proven track record in reducing defects and improving RFT.

Job Summary:

To lead and transform end-to-end quality assurance across the garments division, driving a Right-First-Time (RFT) culture, ensuring compliance with global buyer standards, and embedding data-driven, prevention-focused quality systems across all production stages (cut-to-sew).

The role is accountable for product integrity, process capability, and continuous quality improvement, while minimizing cost of poor quality (COPQ), rework, and customer claims.

Job Description:

1. Quality Strategy & Transformation

• Develop and implement a comprehensive quality strategy aligned with business growth and international buyer expectations

• Drive a Right-First-Time (RFT) and zero-defect mindset across all production units

• Lead quality transformation initiatives focusing on prevention over inspection

• Establish and monitor Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) reduction roadmap

2. End-to-End Quality System Ownership

• Own and standardize quality systems across:

• Fabric inspection & validation

• Cutting quality control

• Inline sewing audits

• Finishing & packing QA

• Final AQL inspection & shipment release

• Ensure robust implementation of:

• IQC / Inline / OQC frameworks

• Buyer-specific quality protocols

• Internal SOPs and global benchmarks

3. Pre-Production Risk Management

• Lead pre-production quality planning including:

• PP meetings (PPM)

• Risk identification (construction, fabric, print, trims)

• Pilot run validation

• Approve:

o   Size sets, PP samples, Bulk production readiness

o   Establish control plans to mitigate bulk production risks

4. Data-Driven Quality Management

• Implement and manage real-time quality dashboards across all lines

• Analyze:

o   DHU trends

o   Defect Pareto (Top 3 defects per line/style)

o   Line-wise and style-wise performance

o   Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions using structured methodologies

5. Supplier & Raw Material Quality Assurance

• Establish and manage supplier quality programs for: Fabric mills, Accessories vendors, Print & embroidery units

• Define:

o   Incoming quality standards

o   Vendor audit frameworks

o   Continuous improvement plans

6. Production Quality Control & Governance

Ensure strict control over:

o   Inline defect containment, Process discipline, Quality gate adherence

o   Own final inspection governance, including shipment release decisions

o   Minimize: Rework, Alteration, Rejections

7. Cross-Functional Leadership

Lead alignment with:

o   Production & IE for process optimization

o   Textile for fabric quality consistency

o   Merchandising for buyer requirement clarity

o   Sampling for development-to-bulk transition

o   Drive factory-wide accountability for quality, not limited to QA teams

8. Buyer & External Stakeholder Management

• Represent the organization in: Buyer quality reviews, technical discussions, External audits

• Lead handling of: Buyer inspections, Quality escalations, Claims and corrective action plans

9. Digitalization & Systems Integration

Drive implementation of:

o   Digital quality tracking systems

o   Traceability across production stages

10. Compliance & Sustainability

Maintain audit readiness for:

o   Buyers, Certification bodies

11. Team Leadership & Capability Building

Lead and develop: QA Managers, Auditors, Inspectors

Establish:

o   KPI-driven performance culture

o   Training programs on quality systems and standards

o   Build a quality-first culture across production teams

12. RM Quality Management

• Implement IQC for all raw materials (fabric, trims, accessories, embellishment).

• Approve/reject materials as per buyer and internal standards.

• Coordinate with Textile to ensure fabric quality (GSM, shrinkage, shade, defects).

• Maintain inspection records.

• Provident fund,Gratuity,Mobile bill
• Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

• LFA

• Hospitalization Benefit

• Paternity Leave