QA Director (Garment , Open For Expat , Chinese Speaker)

Our client is a foreign invested company, now looking for a QA Director ( Garment, Open for Expats, Chinese Speaker, 6000 USD, ID19432):

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s quality assurance strategy across all production stages.
• Supervise QA teams across multiple departments and ensure compliance with internal and external quality standards.
• Establish and maintain robust inspection systems, including AQL procedures, to ensure product consistency and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with production, technical, and merchandising teams to resolve quality issues and optimize processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action planning for quality deviations.
• Interface with Japanese brand clients to ensure alignment with their quality expectations and standards.
• Provide hands-on guidance in sample sewing and technical evaluation when needed.
• Monitor factory performance and drive quality KPIs across facilities with ≥600 employees.

• Minimum 8 years of experiencein quality management within large-scale garment manufacturing (single factory size ≥600 workers).

• In-depth knowledge oftechnical standardsfor garment sewing processes, including but not limited to:

  • Shirts, dresses, skirts, trousers, trench coats, jackets, blazers, padded garments, and down coats.

• Ability tosew samples independentlyand evaluate technical workmanship.

• Strong understanding ofAQL inspection systemsandJapanese apparel brand quality standards.

• Proven experience working with and managing quality forJapanese fashion brands.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Fluent in English; Japanese language proficiency is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Textile Engineering, Garment Technology, or related field.

• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Familiarity with international compliance standards (e.g., ISO, OEKO-TEX, WRAP).