Quality Assurance Lead - Ladieswear

A rare opportunity has become available for a an individula to lead the Quality Assurance for my client , a high fashion led manufacturing company supplying to several large e- tailers & retailer. They are now looking to appoint a dynamic experienced Head of Quality Assurance to oversee all aspects of product quality and product compliance strategy and execution. This role is ideal for someone with a strong ladieswear technical background,experience working with/ for online reilers who is seeking a fantastic new chalenge to be part of an amzing business .

Main responsibilities and Duties will include.

• Devise and deliver a strategy that ensures the best quality products are delivered at speed to exceed customers' expectations.
• Implement quality assurance processes to ensure highest possible first seal fit rates.
• Work collaboratively with the sales team to ensure garment production and sealing process are aligned to customers' expectations.
• Collaborate with sourcing and design teams to ensure manufacturers are equipped to deliver quality standards and specifications.
• Ensure regular production quality inspections checks process are in place.
• Regular visits and liaison with both UK and overseas factories when required
• Work with customers and manufacturers to address quality issues, negotiate corrective actions and drive continuous improvements.
• Manage product testing and certification process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Stay current on industry trends, technologies and best practices & seek to implement ways to improve existing ways of working.

Person Specifications

• Extensive knowledge and expertise of fabrics, garment constructions and manufacturing techniques.
• Strong ladies-wear multiproduct experience
• Knowledge or working with both UK and overseas factories
• Supplier and or retail background - must have some experience working with online retailer's
• Detail oriented with a commercial and pragmatic approach and a pro-active problem-solving approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to maximise operational performance through the supply chain.
• Familiarity with quality management systems,product testing standards and protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Available to travel overseas when required