Textile Laboratory Lead | Global Brand Quality & Compliance

Elitez Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Elitez Pte Ltd seeks an experienced Textile Laboratory Supervisor to lead our fabric testing laboratory in Jepara, Indonesia. You will manage a team of 20–30 staff, oversee physical and chemical testing, and ensure adherence to international brand quality standards and procedures.

You will develop SOPs, coordinate testing requirements for new brands, and drive quality improvements across operations, calibration, and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in textile laboratory operations.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial position.
• Experience managing fabric testing labs for international brands (EU/US, UNIQLO).
• Strong knowledge of physical and chemical fabric testing (colorfastness, tensile strength, composition).
• Hands-on experience operating textile testing instruments and laboratory equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate testing abnormalities and implement corrective actions.
• Experience developing laboratory SOPs, testing procedures, and QC standards.
• Leadership and team management of approximately 20–30 staff.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily laboratory operations, including task allocation, team performance evaluation, and staff development.
• Oversee physical and chemical fabric testing processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely completion.
• Ensure all testing activities follow established procedures and quality standards.
• Investigate abnormal test results and fabric quality issues, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed reports on testing results, quality issues, and improvement recommendations.
• Compile weekly and monthly testing reports, including data analysis and quality performance trends.
• Work closely with procurement and production teams to support quality-related decisions.
• Coordinate the implementation of testing requirements for newly onboarded international brands.
• Review and establish appropriate testing methods, evaluation criteria, and laboratory procedures.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), testing guidelines, and quality control standards.
• Ensure consistent implementation of laboratory testing systems and processes.
• Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and operational readiness.
• Manage laboratory testing materials, consumables, and procurement activities to ensure cost efficiency.
• Maintain proper laboratory conditions, including temperature, humidity, and workplace safety.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety regulations and operational standards.
• Maintain a strong understanding of fabric testing standards and quality requirements from international brands, particularly European and American brands and UNIQLO.
• Ensure compliance with physical and chemical testing requirements, including formaldehyde, heavy metals, colorfastness, and other relevant environmental standards.

Skills

Textile testing

Laboratory leadership

Data analysis

Quality control

SOP development

Tools

Textile testing instruments

Job description

Elitez Pte Ltd seeks an experienced Textile Laboratory Supervisor to lead our fabric testing laboratory in Jepara, Indonesia. You will manage a team of 20–30 staff, oversee physical and chemical testing, and ensure adherence to international brand quality standards and procedures.

You will develop SOPs, coordinate testing requirements for new brands, and drive quality improvements across operations, calibration, and safety.