Regional Manager - Quality Assurance

We are looking for a Regional QA Manager to drive on-ground quality execution across factories and vendors within the assigned region. This role will be responsible for ensuring product quality from pre-production to final inspection, working closely with sourcing and manufacturing teams to maintain consistent standards.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Factory & Production Quality Execution:

- Ensure quality adherence across pre-production, inline, and final inspections

- Monitor garment construction, fits, fabric quality, washes, and finishing

- Drive first-time-right production through proactive quality checks

2. Vendor & Factory Management:

- Manage quality across multiple vendors and factories within the region

- Conduct factory evaluations, audits, and onboarding assessments

- Work closely with vendors to improve processes and reduce defects

3. Defect Analysis & Problem Solving:

- Identify recurring defects and drive RCA (Root Cause Analysis)

- Implement CAPA to eliminate quality issues at source

- Actively troubleshoot production issues on-ground

4. Quality Systems & Compliance:

- Ensure adherence to defined AQL standards and inspection protocols

- Maintain documentation, audit reports, and quality records

- Support implementation of standardized QA processes across units

5. Cross-functional Coordination:

- Work closely with sourcing, merchandising, and product teams

- Align production timelines with quality benchmarks

- Act as the first point of escalation for regional quality issues

6. Data & Reporting:

- Track defects, rejections, and inspection outcomes

- Share regular quality reports and insights with central QA team

- Highlight risks and early warning signals