Senior Garment Quality Manager - Workwear

Kingfisher plc; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Staff discount

Life assurance

Bonus

Job summary

Kingfisher plc, based in Southampton, seeks a Product Quality Manager for the Workwear category to provide senior technical leadership across garment development, ensuring safety, fit, quality and value for customers. You will own technical development, approval and ongoing quality performance of Own Exclusive Brand garments within Workwear.

You will collaborate with product, design, sourcing and supplier teams, lead post-launch reviews, drive root-cause analysis and support regulatory

Qualifications

• Significant experience in garment technology, Workwear product development or technical quality within retail, brand, manufacturing or supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting, grading, fit and manufacturing methods.
• Experience creating and reviewing technical packs, measurement specs and product approval documentation.
• Good knowledge of fabrics, trims and care requirements with awareness of UK/EU compliance.
• Experience with supplier quality management and bulk manufacturing controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a senior garment technical expert for the Workwear category, guiding product, design, sourcing and supplier teams.
• Lead fit reviews and sample evaluations, comment accurately on pattern, grading, sizing, construction and appearance.
• Develop and approve product labelling, care information and packaging warnings.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective action with suppliers and internal teams.
• Support safety, regulatory, withdrawal and recall investigations when required.

Skills

Garment tech

Workwear development

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Supplier collaboration

Product safety

Job description

Kingfisher plc, based in Southampton, seeks a Product Quality Manager for the Workwear category to provide senior technical leadership across garment development, ensuring safety, fit, quality and value for customers. You will own technical development, approval and ongoing quality performance of Own Exclusive Brand garments within Workwear.

You will collaborate with product, design, sourcing and supplier teams, lead post-launch reviews, drive root-cause analysis and support regulatory