Sr. Manager - Quality

Role Overview Designation Title: Sr. Manager - Quality Department: General Management Group Company: Arvind Limited Location: Varanasi Work Mode: Onsite About Arvind Limited Arvind is a diversified, innovation-led Indian enterprise with a rich legacy of excellence, integrity, and responsible growth. With deep roots in textiles, the company has evolved into a multi-business organization with capabilities spanning Textiles, Apparel, Retail, Advanced Materials, Environmental Solutions, Communication, Mobility, and Digital Solutions. Driven by innovation, sustainability, and a strong customer-centric approach, Arvind continues to create products and solutions that make a meaningful impact across industries and communities. Its enduring legacy, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to building a better future make Arvind a dynamic organization for professionals looking to grow, innovate, and make a difference. Role Summary • You will lead quality assurance and technical quality execution for the General Management function, ensuring garment quality standards are consistently met across fabric inspection, cutting, sewing, finishing, and packing. • In this Sr. Manager role, you will drive quality systems, technical oversight, buyer compliance, and continuous improvement to support reliable output and customer expectations. • You will work closely with production, QA, and buyer-facing teams to strengthen process discipline, reduce defects, and ensure adherence to approved SOPs, technical packs, and quality requirements. Key Responsibilities • Lead quality control activities across all stages, including fabric inspection, cutting, sewing, finishing, and packing. • Set up, monitor, and improve AQL systems, inline inspections, and end-line inspections. • Drive continuous improvement in quality systems and work to reduce defect rates. • Handle buyer audits and inspections, ensuring adherence to quality SOPs, manuals, and customer requirements. • Investigate quality complaints and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). • Manage final inspection reports, quality documentation, and dashboards. • Provide technical guidance to production and quality teams on garment construction, sewing techniques, finishing, measurements, and specifications. • Approve new styles from a technical feasibility perspective during development and sampling. • Lead technical trials, pilot runs, and pre-production meetings. • Standardize methods and ensure operators follow correct sewing techniques and approved construction standards. • Resolve production issues related to construction, measurements, fit, and specifications. • Liaise with buyers’ QA/QC teams and address technical and quality queries. • Ensure buyer SOPs, technical packs, and measurement guidelines are followed. • Drive compliance for quality certifications and technical audits such as ISO and WRAP. • Lead and train QA inspectors, inline checkers, technicians, and auditors. • Organize training for production and QA staff on quality standards and technical improvements. Encourage teamwork and accountability across quality checkpoints. Must-Have Skills • Strong knowledge of garment construction and quality standards • Hands-on experience with AQL, inline, and end-line quality systems • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills • Ability to interpret technical packs and spec sheets • Familiarity with measurement and fit evaluation tools • Good communication and reporting skills • Experience working with export houses or buying office quality requirements • Knowledge of quality management systems and compliance requirements • Root cause analysis and corrective action capability • Analytical skills for quality data review and trend identification Nice-to-Have Skills • ERP or QA software exposure • Familiarity with ISO 9001, WRAP, or similar certification standards • Experience with Six Sigma, 8D, or Lean principles • Exposure to knits and woven garment categories • Strong continuous improvement mindset • Kannada language proficiency What We Offer • Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits • Learning, Certifications & Career Growth Opportunities • Inclusive & Collaborative Work Culture • Employee Discounts and Corporate Travel Benefits • Internal Growth & Cross-Functional Mobility