The Senior QC manages garment quality control to meet standards. Key tasks include setting QA procedures, supervising inspections, and monitoring production from materials to final products.
Responsibilities:
1. Quality Control Management:
- Oversee and manage all quality control activities during production, ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications.
- Develop and implement quality assurance procedures, policies, and best practices for the entire garment manufacturing process.
- Monitor the entire production process from raw material sourcing to finished goods to ensure consistent quality.
- Conduct thorough inspections and tests of garments at various stages (e.g., fabric inspection, in-line inspection, final inspection).
2. Team Leadership:
- Supervise, train, and mentor the QC team to ensure they are well-equipped to perform inspections and quality checks efficiently.
- Provide ongoing feedback to team members, ensuring they follow quality standards and meet production goals.
3. Problem Solving:
- Identify potential quality issues and address them proactively by investigating the root cause and implementing corrective actions.
- Handle customer complaints related to product quality, providing solutions and preventive measures for similar issues in the future.
4. Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain detailed records of inspections, tests, and quality control reports.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports for management and buyers, including quality performance metrics and any issues that need attention.
- Document any deviations from the established quality standards and ensure that corrective actions are taken.
5. Supplier & Vendor Coordination:
- Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure the quality of raw materials and components meet required standards.
- Perform incoming inspection on fabrics, trims, and other materials to verify their conformity to quality requirements.
6. Process Improvement:
- Continuously review and suggest improvements to the production processes to enhance overall product quality.
- Evaluate and recommend tools, machinery, or technology upgrades that can improve quality control efforts.
7. Audits and Inspections:
- Lead internal and external quality audits to assess the effectiveness of quality control processes and systems.
- Ensure products are inspected at key stages (in-line, end of line, pre-shipment) and passed to meet specifications before shipment.
