Lead a team of 4 QA professionals in overseeing all aspects of quality assurance for a portfolio of apparel categories including [e.g., menswear, womenswear, activewear, etc.].Develop and implement quality assurance strategies, ensuring consistent product quality, performance, and adherence to safety regulations.Manage Vendor quality and compliance, conducting regular audits to verify that vendors meet contractual obligations and industry standards.Oversee product inspections at various stages of production (raw materials, in-line, pre-shipment, and final inspections) to ensure products meet quality and safety requirements.Collaborate with design, production, and sourcing teams to identify quality issues early in the development process and propose solutions that maintain design integrity while ensuring cost-effectiveness.Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on QA performance, defect trends, and corrective action plans.Developed and maintained production schedules for a high-volume apparel manufacturing facility, ensuring timely delivery of finished goods while adhering to quality and cost standards.Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including design, sourcing, and logistics, to ensure alignment on production timelines

•Sourcing Merchandising & Quality Assurance: Led multifaceted responsibilities, balancing both merchandising and quality assurance functions.•Order Management: Ensured timely execution and delivery of orders, meeting customer expectations and deadlines.•Vendor Collaboration: Worked closely with vendors on product developments, cost analysis, and ongoing order follow-ups to ensure smooth production processes.•Production Delay Management: Proactively identified potential production delays and communicated early notifications to customers to minimize disruptions.

•Quality Controller & Merchandiser (Golden Touch India): Began as a Quality Controller and Merchandiser, reporting directly to the Country Manager, overseeing end-to-end processes.•Order Management & System Updates: Managed and updated daily orders and internal systems (AS400/PLM) to ensure accurate and efficient order processing in the Tirupur office.•Vendor Coordination: Handled vendor development, costing, and ensured timely order follow-ups to meet production and delivery deadlines.•Seamless Communication: Ensured smooth communication between vendors and the office, addressing any issues that arose and closely monitoring shipments for on-time delivery.

•Product Development Management: Led product development processes with strong multitasking skills, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with customer requirements.•Quality Audits: Conducted in-line, final, and shipment audits to ensure that products met quality standards throughout the production process.•Vendor & Customer Collaboration: Worked closely with vendors and customers to ensure the delivery of high-quality products, addressing any discrepancies in a timely manner.•Corrective Action Plans: Implemented corrective action plans to resolve quality issues, ensuring continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

•Managed India & Bangladesh Operations: Led the Garment and Home Textile divisions in both India and Bangladesh, overseeing all aspects of production and operations.•Team Leadership: Directed a team of four, managing vendor sourcing, costing, product development, and conducting regular quality audits to ensure high standards.•Travel & Production Oversight: Traveled extensively to multiple cities across India and Dhaka to conduct audits, follow up on production progress, and manage team operations on-site.•Product Range Oversight: Managed a diverse production range, including Knits, Shirts, Denim, Ladies' Tops, Jackets, and Sweaters, ensuring timely delivery and quality compliance.

•Seasonal Development & Road Show Preparation: Led all seasonal developments for customer road shows in various parts of India, ensuring products were showcased effectively and met customer expectations.•Team Leadership: Managed a team of 3 Quality Executives, overseeing their activities and ensuring smooth operations across the production process.•Quality Audits: Conducted inline and final audits to ensure product quality and adherence to customer specifications at each stage of production.•Factory Collaboration & Issue Resolution: Worked closely with factories to resolve production challenges, providing technical solutions and ensuring feasibility for timely production.•Production Reporting & QC Management: Submitted detailed production reports, maintained comprehensive QC files, and ensured that all processes complied with quality standards.•Product Range Oversight: Managed a diverse product range, including Shirts (Formals & Casuals), Sweaters, Knits, Formal Pants, Dress Pants, and Blazers, ensuring consistent quality and delivery.

•Quality Audits & Reporting: Conducted Inline and Final Audits, submitting comprehensive reports while maintaining regular communication with offices in Hong Kong (HK) and Dallas.•WIP Management: Maintained Work-in-Progress (WIP) records to ensure that production timelines were on track and quality standards were met.•Sample Approval: Reviewed and approved Fit Samples, Pre-Production Samples, and TOP (Top of Production) Samples before dispatch to ensure they met quality and design specifications.•Quality Assurance & Issue Resolution: Maintained overall quality standards and worked closely with factories to resolve any quality issues that arose during production.•Product Range Oversight: Managed a diverse product range, including Shirts, Dress Pants, Chinos, Wrinkle-Free Pants, Shorts, Cargo Pants, and Knits, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery.

•Customer Communication: Managed daily customer updates on production status, ensuring timely and transparent information flow.•Pre-Production Meetings & Sample Reviews: Led pre-production meetings and coordinated sample reviews to ensure that all customer specifications and quality standards were met.•Quality Audits: Conducted in-line and final audits for a diverse product range to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.•Production Follow-Up: Worked closely with factories, following up on production progress and updating customers daily on the status to ensure on-time delivery.

•Pre-Production Leadership: Led pre-production meetings, reviewed sample comments, and provided clear feedback to ensure product alignment with customer requirements.•Quality Control Audits: Conducted comprehensive quality control audits to ensure all products met the highest standards of quality throughout the production process.•Diverse Product Range Management: Oversaw a wide range of clothing lines, ensuring consistency and quality across multiple product categories