Head of Quality Assurance

Kailash Trade Links Pvt. Ltd; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kailash Trade Links Pvt. Ltd. is a textiles company based in Athipet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and is seeking a Quality Head / Quality Manager / Quality Assistant Manager to lead quality control across production lines on-site.

You will develop and implement SOPs, drive CAPAs, support audits, and mentor quality teams to ensure raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products meet defined standards. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in quality management principles, including quality control, quality assurance, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with inspection processes for textiles, fabric testing, and evaluating product conformity to standards and specifications.
• Ability to develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality checklists for production environments.
• Proficiency in maintaining quality documentation, preparing reports, and supporting internal and external quality audits.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements related to textiles manufacturing and quality systems.
• Effective communication and coordination skills to work closely with production, procurement, and management teams.
• Proven capability in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and driving corrective and preventive actions on the shop floor.
• Experience leading or supervising quality teams in a manufacturing setting; prior exposure to textiles or garment production is an advantage.
• Ability to work on-site in Chennai, manage multiple priorities, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Diploma or degree in Textile Technology, Quality Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality metrics and identify defects or deviations across production lines.
• Coordinate with production and procurement to resolve quality issues.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions on the shop floor.
• Train and guide team members on quality practices.
• Prepare quality reports and documentation for audits.
• Support internal and external audits and supplier quality reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing and processes.

Skills

Quality fundamentals

Textile inspection

SOP development

Documentation

Education

Diploma/degree in Textile Technology

Tools

Textile testing

Quality audits

Job description

Company Description

Kailash Trade Links Pvt. Ltd. is a textiles company headquartered on Vangaram Road in Athipet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company operates within the textile and fabric sector, serving a range of commercial and industrial clients. Located in a key industrial area of Chennai, Kailash Trade Links benefits from strong regional supply chains and manufacturing infrastructure. Team members have the opportunity to work closely with production and operations teams, contributing directly to product quality and customer satisfaction.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai for a Quality Head / Quality Manager / Quality Assistant Manager in the textiles industry. The role involves overseeing quality control and quality assurance activities across production lines, including inspection of raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products against defined standards. The individual will develop, implement, and update quality procedures, work instructions, and checklists, and ensure compliance with company and industry quality norms. Daily responsibilities include monitoring quality metrics, identifying defects or process deviations, coordinating with production and procurement teams to resolve issues, and driving corrective and preventive actions. The role also includes training and guiding team members on quality practices, preparing quality reports and documentation, supporting internal and external audits, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in quality management principles, including quality control, quality assurance, and continuous improvement methodologies.


• Hands-on experience with inspection processes for textiles, fabric testing, and evaluating product conformity to standards and specifications.


• Ability to develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality checklists for production environments.


• Proficiency in maintaining quality documentation, preparing reports, and supporting internal and external quality audits.


• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements related to textiles manufacturing and quality systems.


• Effective communication and coordination skills to work closely with production, procurement, and management teams.


• Proven capability in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and driving corrective and preventive actions on the shop floor.


• Experience leading or supervising quality teams in a manufacturing setting; prior exposure to textiles or garment production is an advantage.


• Ability to work on-site in Chennai, manage multiple priorities, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.


• Diploma or degree in Textile Technology, Quality Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.