QC Manager

Reliance Producers Cooperative; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Producers Cooperative is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead the QC team in a garment manufacturing environment. The role focuses on preventing defects, implementing robust QC systems, and driving continual improvement across production.

Strong leadership, analytical skills, and cross-functional collaboration are essential to meet customer specifications and industry requirements.

Qualifications

• Engineering/garment-related degree required.
• 5+ years in QC/QA with 2–3 years in supervisory role in garment industry.
• Knowledge of garment construction, sewing, fabric inspection, and QC systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage QC team to ensure quality standards across production.
• Develop and maintain QC procedures, SOPs, and inspection standards.
• Oversee inspections from incoming materials to final shipment.
• Monitor processes and implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and CAPA implementations.
• Collaborate with Production, Technical, Merchandising, Planning.
• Ensure compliance with customer specs and industry requirements.
• Analyze quality data and prepare improvement reports.
• Lead internal audits and support supplier/customer audits.
• Train and develop QC personnel.
• Drive defect reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Promote culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Quality mindset

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Textile

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality reporting tools

Job description

Job Description

We are a growing garment manufacturing company seeking an experienced and results-oriented Quality Control (QC) Manager to lead our quality team and ensure that our products consistently meet company standards, customer specifications, and industry requirements.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in garment manufacturing, quality management, and production processes. This role requires a proactive leader who can build effective quality systems, prevent quality issues before they occur, and drive continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• -Lead and manage the Quality Control team to ensure consistent implementation of quality standards throughout the production process.
• -Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures, inspection standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• -Oversee quality inspections from incoming materials through in-line, end-line, final inspection, packing, and shipment.
• -Monitor production processes to identify quality risks and implement preventive and corrective actions.
• -Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to resolve quality issues.
• -Work closely with Production, Technical, Merchandising, Planning, and other departments to ensure quality objectives are achieved.
• -Ensure compliance with customer specifications, company standards, and applicable industry requirements.
• -Analyze quality performance data and prepare reports with recommendations for continuous improvement.
• -Lead internal quality audits and support customer audits and factory compliance requirements.
• -Train, mentor, and develop QC personnel to strengthen technical competence, accountability, and team performance.
• -Drive initiatives that reduce defects, improve efficiency, minimize rework, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• -Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Job Qualifications

Qualifications

• -Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Garment Technology, Industrial Technology, Textile Engineering, or a related field.
• -At least 5 years of experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance, with 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably in the garment or apparel manufacturing industry.
• -Strong knowledge of garment construction, sewing operations, fabric inspection, finishing processes, and quality control systems.
• -Familiarity with garment production workflows, including cutting, sewing, finishing, packing, and shipment.
• -Experience implementing quality improvement initiatives and preventive quality systems.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
• -Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• -Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• -Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• -Experience working with international garment buyers and customer quality requirements.
• -Knowledge of AQL standards, in-line inspection, final inspection, and garment quality management systems.
• -Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies is an advantage.
• -Proven track record of reducing defects, improving process efficiency, and strengthening quality systems.