Industry: Shoes / Footwear Manufacturing
Location: Sikandra, Agra
We are looking for an experienced Quality Controller / Quality Inspection Supervisor from the footwear (shoes) industry only, who can manage end-to-end quality inspection and also support raw material and vendor sourcing. The role will ensure product quality, cost efficiency, and compliance with footwear standards.
Conduct in-process and final quality inspection of footwear (cutting, stitching, lasting, finishing).
Ensure quality standards for leather, PU, soles, adhesives, accessories, and finished shoes.
Identify defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate with production, merchandising, and sourcing teams to maintain quality consistency.
Support vendor sourcing and evaluation for raw materials and components used in shoes.
Monitor supplier quality performance and incoming material inspection.
Maintain quality reports, inspection records, and SOP compliance.
Reduce rejection, rework, and customer complaints.
Experience only from Shoes / Footwear Industry (leather / PU / sports / casual / formal).
Strong knowledge of footwear materials, construction, and quality checkpoints.
Experience in quality inspection plus vendor/material sourcing.
Ability to work on shop floor and coordinate with suppliers.
Minimum 3–7 years relevant experience (can be adjusted).
Vendor negotiation and sourcing understanding
Knowledge of footwear quality standards and testing norms
Problem-solving and team coordination