Apparel Quality Assurance Specialist

varsitybrands; Brookfield (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Varsity Spirit, Brookfield, MO, is seeking a Plant Quality Specialist to protect product quality and brand standards by conducting inspections of incoming fabrics and manufactured goods.

You will work with sourcing and quality teams, track defect trends, and coordinate third-party inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and comfort working onsite with manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in quality control or plant operations.
• Experience inspecting apparel or textiles preferred.
• Familiarity with AQL standards a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control inspections of fabrics, trims, and apparel.
• Inspect products for defects in construction, materials, labeling, and packaging.
• Document findings and determine disposition of goods.
• Track quality metrics and report trends.

Skills

Quality inspection methods

AQL sampling procedures

Product specifications interpretation

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Education

2+ years quality control experience

Tools

Excel and quality reporting tools

Job description

Varsity Spirit, Brookfield, MO, is seeking a Plant Quality Specialist to protect product quality and brand standards by conducting inspections of incoming fabrics and manufactured goods.

You will work with sourcing and quality teams, track defect trends, and coordinate third-party inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and comfort working onsite with manufacturing teams.