Quality Manager

Company Overview

The Pant Project is building a category-defining menswear brand across direct-to-consumer (D2C), marketplaces, and offline retail. Over the last few years, the company has scaled rapidly through strong product-market fit, operational excellence, and relentless execution.

Job Summary

The Quality Manager is responsible for developing and implementing quality control systems to ensure that all products meet brand and customer expectations. This role is critical in maintaining high standards of quality through effective leadership and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance systems and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Lead quality teams across production units to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Follow sample approval processes, including trims and fabric, against the Tech Pack.
• Review pre-production processes and approvals to maintain quality consistency.
• Conduct audits, including inline, midline, and final inspections of products.
• Ensure compliance with buyer specifications and regulatory standards.
• Analyze quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Motivate staff to adhere to quality standards and best practices.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to defects, returns, and rejections.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure system-driven process follow-up.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in garment quality management.
• Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing and quality assurance processes.
• Experience with Acceptable Quality Level (AQL), audits, and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Specialized knowledge in Bottoms, including Denims, Formals, and Knits.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred).

Preferred Skills

• Experience in retail and export apparel brands.
• Knowledge of international quality standards.

Experience

• Minimum of 10–15 years in garment quality management or a related field.

Environment

The role is based in Bangalore / HSR Layout. The work environment is likely to be a combination of office settings and on-site at production facilities, requiring occasional travel.

Salary

• Salary budget is between 15–20 Lakhs CTC.

Growth Opportunities

There are potential career advancement opportunities within the Pant Project as the company continues to scale and expand its market presence.

Benefits

• Details on specific benefits are not provided; general benefits may include health insurance, paid leave, and other standard employment benefits.