Quality Auditor

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