Senior Workwear Quality Lead | Garment Tech

Kingfisher; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Kingfisher is seeking a Product Quality Manager for our Workwear category in Southampton. You will provide senior garment technical leadership, developing and approving technical specs, fit and construction standards, and partnering with design, sourcing and suppliers to ensure high quality, compliant products.

You will monitor post-launch performance, drive root-cause analysis and lead corrective actions, shaping strategies for durable, safe and well-fitting garments across own exclusive brands.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in garment technology or related role within retail, brand, manufacturing or supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting, grading, fit, sizing and manufacturing methods.
• Experience creating and reviewing technical packs, measurement specs and product approvals.
• Knowledge of fabrics, trims, finishing processes and garment failure modes.
• Understanding of UK/EU compliance requirements and supplier quality management.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to drive corrective actions on root cause.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior garment technical expert for the Workwear category, guiding teams.
• Develop, approve and monitor technical specifications, fit, and sizing across products.
• Lead sample evaluations and ensure construction standards and labelling are met.
• Collaborate with global buying offices and suppliers to ensure bulk quality.
• Monitor post-sale performance and drive corrective actions with stakeholders.

Skills

Garment technology

Workwear development

Technical quality

Garment construction

Root-cause analysis

Analytical problem-solving

Job description

Kingfisher is seeking a Product Quality Manager for our Workwear category in Southampton. You will provide senior garment technical leadership, developing and approving technical specs, fit and construction standards, and partnering with design, sourcing and suppliers to ensure high quality, compliant products.

You will monitor post-launch performance, drive root-cause analysis and lead corrective actions, shaping strategies for durable, safe and well-fitting garments across own exclusive brands.