Quality Controller

Key Responsibilities

Administration

• Review the local production schedule with the QA Assistant daily to plan inspections and factory visits.
• Provide daily quality updates to Production Silo Heads, including:
  • Production progress, delays, and delivery concerns.
  • Fabric, construction, and quality-related issues.
  • Compliance updates and non-conformance reports (minimum every two weeks).
• Maintain accurate quality records and inspection documentation.

Quality Control

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with CMT (Cut, Make & Trim) factories.
• Conduct all required AQL inspections:
  • 1st Inline AQL – First 50 garments produced.
  • 2nd Inline AQL – During production or immediately after corrective action where required.
  • Final AQL – Once production reaches at least 80% completion.
• Submit all AQL reports to the relevant Production Silo Head on the same day.
• Monitor production progress through daily communication with factories.
• Escalate delivery risks and production concerns to the Production Team.
• Report quality concerns to the QA Manager and return garments to the office when required.
• Conduct daily factory visits to monitor production quality and provide guidance.
• Identify and report compliance issues observed during factory visits.
• Ensure bulk production matches approved sealed samples.
• Verify garment measurements against approved specifications.
• Ensure all appraisal comments and quality standards are implemented.
• Assist CMT factories with identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Work closely with Production Teams to ensure delivery deadlines and quality standards are consistently achieved.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Quality Controller within the garment, apparel, textile, or clothing manufacturing industry.
• Solid understanding of AQL inspection procedures.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, sewing techniques, measurements, fabrics, and quality standards.
• Experience working with CMT factories.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and travel daily between factories.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook).
• Valid driver's licence will be advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-driven approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.