Garment Quality Assurance Specialist

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeQuality Full time $114,016 - $140,714

Job Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Quality Control Manager to own and drive the delivery of quality across all uniform products, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Owning and managing the Quality Plan to ensure consistent delivery of quality across the ADF supply base.
  • Overseeing quality control activities, including product inspections, testing, and corrective actions.
  • Leading quality assurance by developing, maintaining, and enforcing quality protocols and standards across production operations.
  • Managing product compliance through audits, testing, and supplier reviews to ensure adherence to regulatory and contractual obligations.
  • Maintaining and updating the ADF Manual and ensuring all suppliers are aligned with requirements.
  • Owner of the QMS Register, maintaining comprehensive engineering and compliance records.
  • Leading internal and external audit programs to ensure alignment with contract obligations and industry standards (e.g., EIA:632, ISO 9001).
  • Coordinating gold seal sample storage and production compliance reviews.
  • Conducting and overseeing factory inspections, audits (announced and unannounced), and inspection regimes, including setting Acceptable Quality Limits (AQLs).
  • Managing rework processes and post-production inspections to drive continuous supplier improvements.
  • Performing periodic risk assessments, identifying and mitigating risks proactively.
  • Preparing and delivering reporting on quality performance indicators in accordance with contractual obligations.
  • Contributing to garment construction improvements and offering solutions to suppliers for high-risk products.
  • Leading a team by providing training, coaching, performance monitoring, and development planning.
Requirements
  • A minimum of 8 years' experience in a similar quality management role.
  • Strong knowledge of quality standards and frameworks (EIA:632 and/or ISO 9001 accreditation experience desirable).
  • Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (desirable).
  • A deep understanding of textile, garment production, and accessory testing requirements.
  • Solid experience conducting supplier audits, inspections, and managing corrective action plans.
  • Proven ability to manage risk assessment and mitigation activities in a quality context.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and act on inspection and audit data.
  • Personal attributes:
    • Strong leadership and team development skills.
    • Project management capability with a strong sense of accountability.
    • Proactive problem solver with a solutions-focused mindset.
    • Skilled in managing change and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
    • High attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to build strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
Benefits
  • The chance to join a great team of like-minded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and growth objectives.
  • A flexible working environment, allowing for work from home days each week.
  • A competitive salary package and suite of benefits and perks.
  • A tailored career and development plan, plus reward and recognition programs.
  • A wellbeing program, Thrive, with activities designed to support financial wellness, celebrate diversity, get physical, and maintain healthy minds.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program.

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