Consultant, QA

Centric Brands; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Centric Brands in Karachi is seeking an experienced QA/QC Inspector to ensure production quality, adherence to AQL standards, and on-time inspections across handbag manufacturing.

You will conduct product risk assessments, monitor production status, prepare inspection reports, and train vendor staff to meet customer requirements and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of QA/QC experience in apparel products.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook).
• Strong knowledge of inspection processes and AQL standards.
• Good understanding of handbag construction, materials, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect production quality and on-time delivery during manufacturing.
• Follow SOPs to conduct timely inspections.
• Perform product risk assessments during PPM and line reviews.
• Regularly monitor production status and WIP (T&A).
• Schedule inspections according to the factory plan.
• Communicate quality issues and drive corrective actions with the factory.
• Issue inspection reports promptly and elevate issues when needed.
• Follow up on CAP implementation and outcomes.
• Provide training to vendor staff on requirements and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvements in handbag quality.
• Update factory on new requirements and share case studies.
• Monitor daily operations including compliance and QC system.

Skills

QA/QC experience

MS Office

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Tech college diploma

Tools

AQL knowledge

Job description

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment, and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment, and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

• Through various inspection activities, ensure consistent production quality, adequate order quantities, and on‑time delivery.
• Follow the SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) to conduct timely inspections.
• Perform product risk assessments during PPM and line reviews with factory representative(s).
• Regularly follow up on production status and T&A (WIP).
• Monitor the factory’s production plan to confirm and schedule inspections.
• Collaborate and communicate promptly with all related parties on any quality issues, work out solutions with the factory, and ensure follow‑up actions are completed.
• Issue inspection reports in a timely manner and elevate quality issues when necessary.
• Follow up on CAP implementation and evaluate the outcomes.
• Provide regular training to vendor/factory personnel to ensure they understand customer requirements, quality standards, and to enhance their quality awareness.
• Continuously drive the factory to improve product quality to meet requirements.
• Update the factory on new requirements when necessary and conduct case study sharing.
• Monitor the factory’s daily operations, including compliance matters.
• Oversee the factory’s internal quality control system, including sharp tool control and the needle detection process.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

Additional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree holder or Tech college diploma
• 5 years’ working experience in QA/QC field.
• Basic computer skills and handle Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook easily.
• Know the inspection process (AQL standard) and requirement very well.
• Good knowledge of all kinds of handbag, including construction, fabrication (PU/PVC/Nylon…), trim & hardware, print techniques, and safety requirement.
• Good knowledge of handbag manufacturing process in factory.
• Good knowledge of handbag quality control system in factory.
• Good in written English to understand the documents in English and issue report.

Competency Requirements (if applicable)

Behavioral Competencies

• Initiative.
• Ownership.
• Communication.
• Collaboration
• Conflict Management and Problem Solving

Language Proficiency

• Fluent in: English, Mandarin is a plus

Specific Working Conditions

• Frequency of Travel: As required.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.