Quality Assurance Manager

BEWAKOOF®; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bewakoof.com in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead day-to-day QA activities from vendor inspections to final shipments, coordinating with sourcing, design, and production to ensure adherence to approved standards.

The role demands strong QA fundamentals in woven and knitted garments, pattern knowledge, and the ability to drive continuous improvements across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Must have AQL QA experience.
• Thorough knowledge in woven and knitted garments.
• Pattern making and Grade rule knowledge.
• Strong data analysis and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and conduct FIT/PP/PPM and final inspections at vendor level.
• Ensure technical features are incorporated in approved samples.
• Maintain production output, product quality and on-time shipping.
• Provide technical support to design, sourcing and production teams.
• Develop and implement QA systems and corrective actions.

Skills

AQL QA experience

Garment quality control

Pattern making & Grade rule

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Team leadership

Communication with suppliers

Garment production knowledge

Tools

Quality management tools

Job description

Established in 2012, Bewakoof.com is a brainchild of two stubborn IITians who followed their hearts and chose to become entrepreneurs. They looked at fashion differently, and believed that fashion can be consumed with lots of fun. Bewakoof.com has always been a for-the-people brand, understanding consumers’ sense of fashion and delivering the best.

We offer creative products delivered through delightful experiences, relatable and entertaining content, ensuring quality and affordability.

The company has a revenue run-rate of 250crs, growing more than 100% Y-O-Y, and has managed to be the sole profitable player in the online shopping space in India. We plan to grow 10x in the next 4 years with a vision to create India’s largest Young Fashion Brand, and this is your chance to be a part of our exciting journey!

Purpose :

We are looking for an effective Experienced and dedicated Quality Assurance Manager to join our Team. The position will be direct coordination with other department for the following: Coordination with the Sourcing team, Vendors, design and B&M department for FIT/PP, new development, fabric and final shipment approvals. The goal is to ensure all the finished products which are receiving our warehouse as per the approved standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day FIT / PP/ PPM/In Line/Midline/Pre final/ Final inspections samples at vendor level.
• Make sure all the technical features are incorporated for all the approved sample.
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
• Technical support to design, B&M, Production, sourcing as well as vendor partner
• Implement technical ideas and upgrade the product and improve the customer experience.
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.
• Commit to product safety, weights and measures, testing procedures.
• Develop systems and processes that track vendor wise /design wise PPM/In Line/Midline/Pre final/ Final inspections.
• Develop and implement comprehensive quality control processes and procedures across all stages of production, from raw materials to finished products.
• Define and communicate quality standards, guidelines, and specifications to all relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of quality assurance programs and implement improvements as needed.
• Establish and maintain a strong partnership with suppliers and vendors, conducting supplier audits to ensure their adherence to quality requirements.
• Lead and manage a team of quality control professionals, providing coaching, training, and performance evaluations.

Must Have:

• Proven work experience as a AQL QA experience.
• Thorough Knowledge in Woven and Knitted Garments.
• Through Knowledge in patterns.
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity.
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• Through knowledge of Indian, western, kids, inner wear & winter wear.
• Through knowledge of Pattern making and Grade rule.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quality data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports on quality performance, highlighting key metrics and recommending corrective actions to management.
• Investigate quality-related issues, conducting root cause analyses to determine underlying factors and contributing variables.
• Strong understanding of garment production processes, materials, and garment construction.
• Proficiency in using quality management tools, statistical analysis, and data interpretation.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Nice to have:

• The ability to multitask.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Responsible for establishing and implementing departmental goals, procedures, and policies