QUALITY MANAGER

Description

Job Summary: Lead the integrated quality management system, ensuring compliance with internal standards and certifications in the fashion industry. Key Highlights: 1. Experience in textile quality with woven fabric and Lycra, sewing, and finishing. 2. Lead an integrated quality management system and international audits. 3. Collaborate with Product Development, Production Planning and Control (PCP), Procurement, and Production. If you identify with and are passionate about fashion: ViX Paula Hermanny is seeking a Quality Manager. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the integrated quality management system (raw materials, PA/pre-production, semi-finished goods, and finished products) and ensure compliance with internal standards and certifications. * Monitor production against PCP targets, tracking quality KPIs (rejection rate, rework, lead time, cost of non-conformance). * Supervise and coordinate international audits and the quality auditor conducting floor rounds in sewing (RJ), ensuring closure of non-conformities. * Validate pilot pieces and approval samples (PP) for TP and Lycra; authorize batch releases according to accessibility criteria. * Oversee finishing, inspection, and finalizing operations, implementing checklists and specific inspection criteria for Lycra and woven fabric. * Coordinate inspection of garments produced by external contractors, applying inspection plans, PP, and access protocols. * Manage the finishing department team (TP and Lycra). * Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality records. * Conduct raw material (fabric, trims) inspections and supplier validation; manage RMA/returns and corrective actions. * Perform statistical process analysis (SPC), laboratory testing, and performance reporting; propose continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 8D/CAPA). * Collaborate with Product Development, PCP, Procurement, and Production to ensure technical transfers and reduce non-conformities. * Control textile labeling, traceability, and legal/regulatory compliance. * Manage the digital quality management system (non-conformance logging, action plans) and use Linx/ERP for controls. Requirements: * Bachelor’s degree completed (Technology/Textiles/Engineering or related field). Technical certification in Metrology or Textile Technology is desirable. * Experience in textile quality with woven fabric and Lycra; knowledge of sewing and finishing. * Practical knowledge of ISO quality standards and good manufacturing practices. * Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and quality tools (5S, PDCA, 8D). * Knowledge of textile labeling and legal regulatory requirements. * Experience in raw material inspection and supplier management. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Linx or similar ERP systems. * Profile: clear communication, leadership, results orientation, and process control. Desirable: * Intermediate English; experience with luxury fashion/resortwear brands. * Experience with textile laboratory testing (pilling, strength tests, elasticity). **Work Location:** São Cristóvão \- 100% on-site