Head of Quality - Fashion/ Apparel Industry

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Role Overview

strategic yet hands-on Head of Quality

key guardian of quality

Key Responsibilities

Quality Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute the India quality strategy aligned with global standards and brand requirements.
• Define and track KPIs for product quality, supplier performance, and right-first-time metrics.

End-to-End Quality Management

• Oversee quality from product development to shipment across multiple product categories.
• Ensure compliance with buyer specifications, international quality standards (AQL, ISO, ASTM, EN), and sustainability mandates.

Supplier Capability Development

• Audit, onboard, and upskill supplier factories on quality processes and defect prevention.
• Implement corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA) with measurable results.

Customer Engagement

• Act as the primary quality interface for global customers—leading reviews, sharing quality dashboards, and agreeing on improvement roadmaps.

Risk Management & Problem-Solving

• Identify quality risks early in the production cycle and implement preventive measures.
• Lead root cause analyses for critical issues and ensure permanent corrective actions.

Data-Driven Insights

• Analyse inspection, testing, and inline quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Textiles, Apparel Technology, Quality Management, or related field.

• 12+ years

  in apparel quality management, with

  5+ years in a senior leadership role

  .
• Proven experience managing

  multi-location quality teams

  and working with

  global fashion/lifestyle brands

  .

Domain Expertise

• Deep understanding of

  garment construction, fabric performance, and lab testing protocols

  .
• In-depth knowledge of

  Indian textile and apparel supply clusters

  (Tirupur, Ludhiana, Surat, Karur, etc.) and their operational challenges.
• Hands-on experience implementing and improving

  Quality Management Systems (QMS)

  in a high-volume export environment.
• Strong grasp of

  AQL standards

  ,

  ANSI/ASQ Z1.4

  , and

  buyer-specific inspection protocols

  .
• Familiarity with

  sustainability and compliance frameworks

  (OEKO-TEX, GOTS, REACH, ZDHC).

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent problem-solving skills, especially in

  time-critical shipment situations

  .
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Comfort with

  data analysis tools

  for quality metrics.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

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About Hiring company

Hiring company is a global leader in apparel sourcing and supply chain solutions, delivering high-quality, ethically produced fashion and lifestyle products to leading international brands. With operations across multiple countries, we are known for our uncompromising focus on quality, compliance, and sustainability. Our India operations work with an extensive network of supplier factories across the country, covering categories such as knitwear, woven garments, sweaters, and home textiles.