Asst. Manager - Quality (Sewing & Finishing)

* Spearhead QA/QC operations to ensure end-products meet customer quality requirements within AQL, driving a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. * Architect and implement initiatives to resolve quality-related issues, fostering a proactive approach to quality management across the business unit. * Lead the development and maintenance of a robust Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring its effectiveness and sustainability in driving business growth. * Foster a high-performing quality team, driving them to achieve their KPIs and promoting a culture of teamwork and collaboration. * Ensure the quality of all materials meets customer requirements, driving corrective and preventive actions as needed to maintain the highest standards. * Drive pre-production activities, including pre-works on upcoming PCD schedules, to ensure timely PPM for bulk cutting and meet customer deadlines. * Oversee the end-to-end quality process, guaranteeing that customer requirements are met within set AQL, and coordinate with QA staff to establish quality processes that ensure input quality. * Develop and implement effective QMS procedures across all areas, ensuring error-free product output and monitoring active and functional quality systems (TLS, In-line, end-line, Audit). * Analyze and monitor key performance indicators, including DHU % in production, and conduct 100% lot audits for end-products to verify quality prior to packaging. * Investigate and analyze root causes of reject garments, providing guidance to responsible teams to minimize reject percentages and improve overall quality. * Develop and implement realistic action plans based on audit findings, driving continuous improvement and quality excellence. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including GPQ and MM, to ensure on-time shipment and daily focus on OCD and Final schedules. * Design and deliver training programs for QA/QC and operation staff, promoting process awareness and best practices. * Develop and implement HR initiatives, including team-building programs, people recognition, and skill development roadmaps, to foster a high-performing QA/QC team. * Coordinate daily GPQ activities, including In-Line, Pre-Final, and Final audits, to inform decision-making and drive quality excellence. * Drive customer satisfaction and top ratings on external technical/QMS audits, ensuring strict adherence to customer specifications and sample approvals. * Conduct daily routing audits on QMS/SOPs and best practices, promoting process sustainability and continuous improvement. * Build and maintain strong relationships with external QA teams, facilitating their visit schedules and ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.