Deputy General Manager - Quality (Knit Garments)

Strong knowledge of AQL, garment construction, and fabric quality.

Leadership and team management skills.

Excellent communication and buyer handling ability.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in quality tools and reporting systems.

Develop and implement quality strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Establish quality policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks.

Oversee quality control from fabric inspection to packing.

Ensure inline, pre-final, and final inspections meet AQL standards.

Monitor and reduce DHU (Defects per Hundred Units).

Liaise with buyers for quality requirements and approvals.

Handle buyer audits, inspections, and technical meetings.

Ensure compliance with international standards (ISO, OEKO-TEX, etc.)

Lead and manage QA/QC teams across all production units.

Build a strong quality culture across departments.

Analyze defects and implement CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Actions).

Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).

Reduce rework, rejection, and customer complaints.

Ensure fabric and trims quality meets required standards.

Approve vendors based on quality performance.

Set and monitor KPIs for quality teams.