Assistant Manager QC (Garment)

People Connect HR Services; Kota Yogyakarta; On-site; IDR 81.900.000 - 114.661.000; Full time

Job summary

A garment production company in Yogyakarta is seeking a Quality Control Assistant Manager to oversee quality control processes and lead the QC team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the garment industry and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with inspection standards, training staff, and implementing quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.8-10 years of experience in the garment/apparel industry.
• Experience as Assistant Manager in quality control.
• Knowledge of AQL and quality inspection standards.

Responsibilities

• Support QC Manager in quality control processes.
• Supervise QC team and ensure compliance with inspection standards.
• Implement quality standards based on buyer requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Train QC staff on inspection techniques and quality requirements.

Skills

Quality control

Leadership

Communication

Agility

Education

Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Requirements

• Diploma / Bachelor’s degree (any major, preferably Garment Production or Fashion Design)
• 2.8-10 years of experience in garment/apparel industry
• Having experience in handling quality control as Asst. Manager, agile, communicative, and exhibit leadership qualities

Job Description

• Support QC Manager in planning, implementing, and overseeing the factory’s quality control processes.
• Coordinate daily QC activities across cutting, sewing, finishing, and packing departments.
• Supervise QC team members, ensuring adherence to inspection standards and proper reporting.
• Implement quality standards based on buyer requirements, technical packs, and approved samples.
• Monitor in-line inspections to detect defects early and prevent bulk quality issues.
• Oversee end-line inspections to ensure finished garments meet required specifications.
• Ensure compliance with AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) and other customer-specific audit standards.
• Conduct pre-production meetings with production, IE, and QA teams to highlight key risk points.
• Assist in root cause analysis for recurring defects and initiate corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Facilitate communication between QC inspectors and production supervisors to resolve quality issues quickly.
• Ensure accurate documentation of defects, inspection reports, and quality data for audits.
• Coordinate final inspection readiness and liaise with buyer/third-party auditors.
• Train QC staff on inspection techniques, SOPs, and buyer quality requirements.
• Work closely with the technical team to address construction, measurement, and finishing concerns.
• Ensure proper handling of rejections and oversee rework processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce defect rates.
• Maintain quality-related KPIs and report them to the QC Manager and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and ethical manufacturing practices during QC operations.
• JSS evaluation and coordination with related team.