Quality Assurance Manager - Radium India

Location:  Bhiwandi, Mumbai

Reports To : CEO and Founder 

From (Residing in): The candidate should be from Mumbai only 

CTC: 9 LPA 

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Role Overview

The Quality Manager is responsible for safeguarding product quality across all stages of production by controlling three core pillars-  Information ,  Raw Material , and  Manpower . This role ensures that every style meets defined quality standards before, during, and after production.

The Quality Manager works closely with sampling, R&D, production, and QC teams to prevent defects, train manpower, and ensure strict adherence to SOPs and inspection protocols.

Key Responsibilities

1. Information Management

• Conduct  in-depth style studies  with the sampling department to identify critical quality areas before production.

• Oversee  pattern quality and fit  to ensure accuracy before bulk production.

• Collaborate with R&D and sampling teams to track buyer comments and integrate them into production preparation.

• Drive  zero-point control: ensuring style understanding and potential risk areas are addressed at the sampling stage to prevent failures in bulk production.

• Ensure timely  PPM (Pre-Production Meetings)  with production teams to communicate quality checkpoints and handling protocols for each style.

2. Raw Material Quality Control

• Track and review  fabric inspection reports  and ensure compliance with quality standards.

• Address fabric issues such as high shrinkage or defects by recommending pattern adjustments, washes, or alternative solutions.

• Monitor  accessories  (brooches, laces, marking tools, etc.) for quality compliance before issuance to production.

• Coordinate with stores to ensure only approved materials are released for production.

3. Manpower Training & QC Oversight

• Assess the performance and capability of QCs across departments (inline, finishing, packing, layering, recutting, panel checking).

• Provide  training and guidance  to QCs, tailors, checkers, and other key manpower to improve quality standards.

• Monitor  QC accountability  to ensure all inspection steps are completed and no checkpoints are skipped.

• Maintain oversight of both in-house QCs and outhouse QCs at job worker units.

4. Quality Compliance & Problem-Solving

• Implement preventive measures to avoid major quality issues.

• Address quality-related problems immediately, identify root causes, and create solutions to prevent recurrence.

• Ensure consistent monitoring of multiple styles running across different production stages simultaneously.

5. Fabric & Style Handling Protocols

• Develop and enforce handling procedures based on fabric characteristics (e.g., needle size, machine speed, glove use for satin to prevent stains).

• Prepare teams for special handling requirements of critical styles before production begins.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of quality management experience in the garment/textile industry.

• Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern-making, and quality control processes, especially for Women's high fashion dresses in fabrics such as Chiffon and Satin.

• Experience managing QC teams and implementing SOPs.

• Analytical and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.

• Strong leadership, training, and team-coordination skills.

• Excel and Google Sheets.

Key Competencies

•  Attention to Detail  – Identifies and addresses quality risks proactively.

•  Accountability  – Ensures QC protocols are followed without compromise.

•  Leadership  – Trains, motivates, and monitors QC and production teams.

•  Preventive Thinking  – Focuses on root cause elimination rather than repetitive problem-solving.