Assistant Quality Controller

Department: Quality Assurance / Production
Location: Factory / Production Unit
Reports To: QA Manager / Production Manager

Job Summary

The Quality Controller is responsible for ensuring that knitted garments meet required quality standards at all stages of production. The role requires hands-on inspection experience and a strong understanding of buyer expectations, preferably gained through work with buying agencies or third-party inspection houses.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct fabric, in-line, end-line, and final inspections for knitted garments
• Ensure compliance with buyer specifications, tech packs, and approved samples
• Apply AQL standards and international quality requirements during inspections
• Inspect fabric GSM, shrinkage, color fastness, and overall fabric quality
• Check garment measurements, stitching, seams, trims, labels, and finishing
• Identify quality defects and coordinate corrective actions with production teams
• Prepare inspection reports, defect analysis, and quality documentation
• Liaise with production, merchandising, and QA teams to resolve quality issues
• Support continuous improvement to reduce rework, rejection, and wastage
• Ensure adherence to factory quality, safety, and compliance procedures

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of knitted fabrics and garment construction
• Practical understanding of AQL, buyer audits, and inspection protocols
• Familiarity with quality expectations of international buying agencies and inspection firms
• Excellent defect identification and reporting skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Effective communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work under tight production timelines

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Textile / Garment Technology (preferred)
• 2–5 years experience in quality control for knitted garments
• Prior experience with buying agencies or third-party inspection houses is highly preferred
• Exposure to export markets (EU / USA) will be an advantage

Working Conditions

• Factory floor and inspection environments
• May require extended hours during peak production or inspection schedules

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person