Ensure all incoming fabrics meet buyer specifications and quality standards.
Inspect fabric for shade variation, GSM, width, defects, skewness, and shrinkage.
Coordinate fabric testing with internal and third-party laboratories.
Approve fabric before bulk cutting and production.
Monitor fabric performance during cutting and sewing.
Monitor garment washing processes to achieve required appearance and hand feel.
Approve wash standards, shade, and garment measurements.
Ensure wash recipes comply with buyer requirements.
Investigate and resolve wash-related quality issues such as back staining, uneven shade, and damage.
Coordinate with the washing plant for corrective and preventive actions.
Review sewing thread test reports and ensure compliance with specifications.
Inspect trims and accessories (buttons, zippers, labels, threads, elastics, hangtags, poly bags, cartons, etc.).
Verify color, size, functionality, appearance, and durability.
Ensure accessories comply with buyer-approved samples and specifications.
Coordinate replacement of rejected accessories with suppliers.
Maintain incoming accessories inspection reports.
Implement quality standards throughout production.
Conduct inline, end-line, and final inspections.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Ensure compliance with buyer quality manuals and AQL requirements.
Coordinate with merchandising, production, sourcing, and technical teams to resolve quality issues.
Prepare quality reports, inspection records, and KPI dashboards.
Train quality inspectors and production staff on quality standards.
Support buyer audits, factory audits, and process improvement initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement to reduce defects, rework, and customer complaints.
Ensure compliance with ISO, customer requirements, and factory quality management systems.