Quality Assurance Executive- Ethnic Wear (Taneira)- Contract To Hire

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Job DescriptionUnique Job RoleGarment Technician cum Quality assurance executiveFunctionISCMReporting toLead RTW sourcing BusinessCorporateGradeOff RollLocationNew DelhiJob DetailsThe candidate to be a passionate customer and category advocate within firm, with proven tech design & product development and Process & product control capabilities with a strong technical know-how of all apparel categories of Men / Women and Kids-wear. She/ He should have sound project management skills with attention to detail, and the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task. The candidate must be an effective leader and communicator in working with some of brands most important partners and vendors, as well as with internal cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for retail, have a deep understanding of products and demonstrate a high level of ownership and customer obsession.External InterfacesInternal Interfaces

• Vendors
• Design consulting firms
• Business Head
• Purchase team
• Warehousing team
• Quality team
• Sourcing/ Production team
• Design team

Job RequirementsEducation

• Diploma in textiles/Handloom tech/Apparel mfg. / Bachelors / master’s degree / PG from accredited university in Technical Design, Fashion Design.

Relevant Experience

• 4 -5 years of relevant experience in retail textile and fashion industry. Out of above,
• 4 + years of leadership role in Apparel quality and fit, with sound knowledge of technical design and pattern making.

Behavioural Skills

• Business savvy
• Entrepreneurial drive
• Nurture relationship
• Influence for impact
• Accountability
• Believes in people
• Curious
• Is passionate about categories and products

Knowledge

• Fashion, lifestyle and aesthetic design trends
• Knowledge of garment manufacturing process, pattern making, garment fit & measurement, technical drawing analysis, tech pack making.
• Woven, print design, embroidery & embellishment
• Latest textile technology and materials
• Product knowledge

Process ContributionsProcess ContributionProcess OutcomePerformance MeasureDesign : Technical Input

1. Provide inputs to the development of the design tech pack. Will make technical specification sheets as per design team and production team requirement after discussing with designer.
2. Review the technical drawing or ref. image given by designer, analyze and provide measurements with spec of construction with all material details.
3. Drive evolution of Technical Design strategy, operations, methods, and measures of effectiveness.
4. Assess and evaluate fit on mannequins, live models, and 3D avatars.
5. Research and resolve fit, pattern, and grading issues with vendors prior to issuing bulk production approval.
6. Articulate brand standards to all parties, agents and final manufacturers ensuring all garments meet minimum construction standards and hit required manufacturing tolerances.

• Inputs design
• Garment Tech Pack
• Spec sheet for design sampling/ production
• Sampling coordination
• Adherence to guidelines
• Product performance

Design : Garment Construction/ manufacturing

• Establish strategic product development process improvements between Technical Design, Sourcing, and Vendors maximizing efficiencies in support of sourcing activities.
• Analyze performance metrics to measure efficiency with specific focus towards “Right First Time” (RFT) and “Fit as Expected” (FAE). Ensure given KRAs of RFT and FAE goals.
• implementation of new technology and tools across the vendor landscape.
• Anticipates, identifies and drives resolution of technical challenges and interdependencies to prevent downstream problems.
• Build audit mechanisms to consistently monitor and check fit, both pre and postproduction.
• Travel to factories to troubleshoot, educate, and build capability.
• Ability to invent & simplify- product and processes.
• Ability to think both strategically and tactically with strong attention to detail.
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results.
• Experience in product, program and/or project management in leading cross-functional teams in developing and implementing new systems and process.
• Proficient
• Garment sampling/ manufacturing required by firm.
• QC
• Effective production.
• Creation of efficient production planning.
• Invention of new technology/ process
• Adherence to guidelines
• Adherence to timelines
• Product performance

• Experience of working for a national brand / retailer - online / offline
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization / time management and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, global supply chain and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to strengthen the process control to minimize the product failures.
• Depth knowledge of AQL, Sampling levels, critical, major, minor defects classification and application.
• Planning and execution skills of Process control tasks like size set review, PPM, In-line, midline and final audits.
• Demonstrated high levels of self-accountability.

Vendor Management

1. Evaluate the vendor performance periodically and determine contract renewal / continuation decisions

• Vendor identification
• Vendor performance
• Adherence to guidelines
• Performance of vendors

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