QA Manager (Garment industry)

Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager oversees the entire Quality for Evolution's denim production internally as well as with subcon sewing and washing fecilities , ensuring each product meets high standards from raw material inspection to final evaluation. This involves building up/ implementing/ developing quality procedures, addressing quality issues, and investigating defects, in sewing & washing processes. The QA Manager will collaborate with production teams or other teams related to and manage QA and QC personnel and wash technicians.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

End-to-End Quality Oversight:

• Oversee and manage the entire quality control process from from raw material inspection to finished product evaluation..
• Develop and implement quality standards and procedures for all stages of denim production.
• Identify and address quality issues promptly. Investigate the root causes of defects and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate and address issues related to washing, such as uneven color distribution, excessive fading, or other defects that may arise during the washing process.
• Collaborate with production teams to implement corrective actions and prevent future issues.
• Responsible for managing QC personnel and wash technician

Process Development:

• Design and establish effective quality control processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and subcontractors to integrate quality measures seamlessly into production workflows.

Training and Development:

• Provide training to internal teams and subcontractors on quality control processes and standards.
• Foster a culture of quality consciousness and continuous improvement.

Audits and Inspections:

• Conduct regular audits of internal operations and subcontractors to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Perform inspections at key production stages to identify and address potential issues.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of quality control processes and procedures.
• Generate regular reports on quality metrics and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.

Collaboration with Subcontractors:

• Establish strong working relationships with subcontractors, offering support in implementing and maintaining quality control measures.
• Collaborate on resolving quality issues and improving processes.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by actively seeking feedback and implementing lessons learned from quality issues.

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in quality assurance, particularly in denim manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of denim fabric characteristics and various stages of denim production.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing quality control systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to textile and garment manufacturing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.