Manager - Quality (Activewear)

Company Name: UTAH Fashions Ltd.

Location: Gazipur

Job Type: Full-Time

Workplace Type: Full-time

Job ID: IJOB202673219

UTAH Fashions Ltd., a renowned 100% export-oriented knit composite company in Bangladesh, is seeking an experienced, dynamic & high-potential professional as Manager - Quality (Activewear) for the Garments Division in Gazipur.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end QA/QC operations for high-performance activewear, sportswear, and athleisure manufacturing lines.
• Review buyer tech packs and technical stretch specifications to establish style-specific quality standards and inspection SOPs.
• Conduct daily in-line, end-line & AQL inspections across specialized sewing lines (Flatlock, 4-needle 6-thread, bonded seams).
• Oversee raw material quality checks for high-stretch fabrics (Elastane/Spandex blends), verifying GSM, shade band, and stretch recovery.
• Lead Pre-Production (PP) meetings to identify potential risks in fabric tension, high-stretch stitching, laser cutting, and heat seal bonding.
• Ensure zero-defect execution of technical activewear processes, including seamless bonding, heat transfer logos, and reflective prints.
• Manage buyer quality audits and third-party inspection teams (e.g., SGS, Bureau Veritas, TUV-SUD) for pre-shipment approvals.
• Oversee in-house physical testing for activewear performance, including moisture wicking, seam elasticity, and colorfastness to sweat.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and execute CAPA plans for recurring defects like seam cracking, fabric puckering, or adhesive peeling.
• Inspect fit samples, dynamic stretch mock-ups, and grading compliance to guarantee body-contouring fit and seam durability.
• Train and mentor line auditors and section supervisors on activewear-specific defects, stitch tension control, and buyer QA manuals.
• Enforce strict needle safety, metal detection, and contamination control procedures tailored for light and synthetic knit fabrics.
• Track daily sewing/finishing DHU & present key quality KPIs and reduction plans to management.
• Ensure full alignment with buyer Restricted Substance Lists (RSL), chemical safety protocols, and global testing standards.

Requirements

• Experience: 12+ years
• Education: bachelor of science in textile engineering (te)
• Skills: garment manufacturing, knit garment manufacturing, technical knowledge of garment production, garment industry knowledge, garment production, textile inspection, knit garment production, garment finishing, fabric sourcing, textile testing

Last Date of Application: 06 November 2026