Manager - Quality (Activewear)

Job Description

Title: Manager - Quality (Activewear)

Company Name: UTAH Fashions LTD.

Vacancy: 2

Age: At least 30 years

Job Location: Gazipur

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Textile Engineering

• At least 12 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Age At least 30 years

• Minimum 12 years of dedicated experience managing Activewear Quality operations.

• Comprehensive knowledge of high-stretch fabrics, Flatlock/Seamless sewing machinery, heat transfer printing, bonding tech, AQL inspection levels (1.5 / 2.5), and international activewear testing standards.

• Technical leadership, defect reduction strategies, process audit capability, and strong communication skills for buyer handling.

UTAH Fashions Ltd., a renowned 100% export-oriented knit composite company in Bangladesh, is seeking an experienced, dynamic & high-potential professional as Manager - Quality (Activewear) for the Garments Division in Gazipur.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end QA/QC operations for high-performance activewear, sportswear, and athleisure manufacturing lines.

• Review buyer tech packs and technical stretch specifications to establish style-specific quality standards and inspection SOPs.

• Conduct daily in-line, end-line & AQL inspections across specialized sewing lines (Flatlock, 4-needle 6-thread, bonded seams).

• Oversee raw material quality checks for high-stretch fabrics (Elastane/Spandex blends), verifying GSM, shade band, and stretch recovery.

• Lead Pre-Production (PP) meetings to identify potential risks in fabric tension, high-stretch stitching, laser cutting, and heat seal bonding.

• Ensure zero-defect execution of technical activewear processes, including seamless bonding, heat transfer logos, and reflective prints.

• Manage buyer quality audits and third-party inspection teams (e.g., SGS, Bureau Veritas, TUV-SUD) for pre-shipment approvals.

• Oversee in-house physical testing for activewear performance, including moisture wicking, seam elasticity, and colorfastness to sweat.

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and execute CAPA plans for recurring defects like seam cracking, fabric puckering, or adhesive peeling.

• Inspect fit samples, dynamic stretch mock-ups, and grading compliance to guarantee body-contouring fit and seam durability.

• Train and mentor line auditors and section supervisors on activewear-specific defects, stitch tension control, and buyer QA manuals.

• Enforce strict needle safety, metal detection, and contamination control procedures tailored for light and synthetic knit fabrics.

• Track daily sewing/finishing DHU & present key quality KPIs and reduction plans to management.

• Ensure full alignment with buyer Restricted Substance Lists (RSL), chemical safety protocols, and global testing standards.

• Salary Review: Yearly