Quality Auditor

• Job Purpose

To ensure product quality standards are maintained throughout the garment manufacturing process by implementing and monitoring both Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) processes, from raw materials to final shipment.

• Key Responsibilities
• Quality Assurance
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards, SOPs, and inspection systems.
• Conduct pre-production meetings (PPM) to align teams on buyer requirements.
• Approve fabric, trims, and samples before bulk production.
• Ensure compliance with buyer quality manuals, AQL standards, and audit requirements.
• Train QC inspectors, supervisors, and operators on defect awareness & quality procedures.
• Conduct internal process audits and ensure CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Actions) are implemented.
• Quality Control
• Monitor fabric inspection, cutting, sewing, finishing, and packing quality checkpoints.
• Supervise and guide QC inspectors to ensure inline and end-line checks are properly executed.
• Perform inline inspections (operation-wise) and control recurring defects.
• Carry out end-line inspections to confirm garment workmanship, measurements, and finishing.
• Verify carton packing, assortment, and labelling accuracy before shipment.
• Conduct final AQL inspections and release shipments only when quality standards are met.
• Reporting & Analysis
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports (defect % , rework %, audit findings).
• Maintain defect classification data and track major recurring defects.
• Analyse quality trends and recommend process improvements.
• Report major quality issues to management and coordinate immediate corrective actions.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Work closely with production, IE, cutting, and finishing teams to resolve quality issues.
• Act as a bridge between buyer QA teams/3rd-party auditors and factory management.
• Support in buyer/factory audits, ensuring compliance and smooth approval.
• Key Deliverables
• Maintain defect levels within AQL standards.
• Ensure zero shipment rejections or claims from buyers.
• Achieve Right First Time (RFT) / First Pass Yield in production.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Technical Knowledge
• Garment construction & sewing operations
• Fabric inspection (4-point system, shade band)
• AQL inspection methods & buyer standards
• SOPs for cutting, sewing, finishing, packing
• Quality Control & Assurance Skills
• Defect detection & classification
• Measurement & tolerance checking
• Root cause analysis (RCA)
• Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Analytical & Problem-Solving
• Data analysis for defect trends
• Process improvement mindset
• Quick decision-making on quality issues
• Leadership & Teamwork
• Leading & guiding QC inspectors
• Training operators on quality standards
• Coordinating with production, IE, finishing
• Handling buyers/3rd party auditors confidently
• Reporting & Documentation
• Preparing daily/weekly/monthly quality reports
• Using Excel/Google Sheets for data tracking
• Maintaining accurate inspection records
• Behavioural & Soft Skills
• Attention to detail
• Proactive & preventive approach
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Adaptability to different buyers & products
• Integrity & accountability

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Preferred)
• Quality Control: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driving license (Preferred)