Head of Quality – Leather Goods Manufacturing
Experience: 8–12 Years
Industry: Leather Goods / Export Manufacturing
We are looking for an experienced Head of Quality to lead end-to-end quality operations in a leather goods manufacturing factory. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring export-quality standards across raw materials, production, inline inspection and final shipment approval.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage complete factory quality operations from sampling to shipment
Lead a team of 6–8 QC staff including inline, final and raw material inspectors
Develop SOPs, quality systems and product-wise checklists
Monitor inline quality and reduce defects, rework and rejection
Handle final inspections and shipment approvals as per AQL/export standards
Coordinate with production, procurement and merchandising teams
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Ensure compliance with buyer requirements and audit standards
Track quality reports, defect analysis and process improvements
Required Skills:
Strong experience in leather goods manufacturing (bags, wallets, belts, accessories)
Knowledge of leather grading, stitching, finishing and construction techniques
Experience in AQL standards and export factory quality systems
Strong leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills
Hands-on approach with strong production floor involvement
Preferred Candidate:
8–12 years experience in leather manufacturing
Minimum 3–5 years in quality leadership role
Experience in export-oriented factories mandatory
Ownership-driven and detail-oriented professional with zero-defect mindset