Garment Quality & Compliance Lead

Alinta Apparel; Gosford; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Alinta Apparel seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA processes across design to delivery in a fast-paced school uniform manufacturing environment. Based at the Somersby head office, this role partners with internal teams and offshore factories to uphold fabric, construction and finishing standards.

The role requires a fashion QA/garment tech qualification and 3+ years in apparel QA, with strong leadership and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Qualification in fashion QA/garment technology or related field.
• 3+ years’ QA experience in apparel/textile manufacturing.
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction, pattern making and grading.
• Proficiency with colour standards and matching across materials.
• Understanding industry quality standards including testing and labeling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA systems across all garment production phases.
• Ensure quality standards for fabrics, construction, patterns, trims.
• Liaise with offshore factories to communicate fit, pattern, workmanship comments.
• Develop, maintain and communicate Alinta SOPs to ensure technical accuracy.
• Approve styles for bulk production and ensure consistency of fit and finish.
• Troubleshoot quality issues and oversee testing and approvals.
• Manage QA workflow to align with department priorities.

Job description

Alinta Apparel seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA processes across design to delivery in a fast-paced school uniform manufacturing environment. Based at the Somersby head office, this role partners with internal teams and offshore factories to uphold fabric, construction and finishing standards.

The role requires a fashion QA/garment tech qualification and 3+ years in apparel QA, with strong leadership and time-management skills.