ASSISTANT MANAGER APPAREL PRODUCTION & QUALITY CONTROL-CHENNAI

About the Company

JD details .JOB DESCRIPTION – ASSISTANT MANAGER – APPAREL PRODUCTION & QUALITY CONTROL

Department: Apparel

Position: Assistant Manager – Production & Quality Control

Experience: 5–8 Years

Industry Preference: Sportswear / Activewear / Performance Wear

Reporting To: Head – Apparel / Management

Location: Chennai ( under sourcing so will be maximum vendor location in process time )

About the Role

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager – Apparel Production & Quality Control to manage the complete apparel production process from design and sample development through material sourcing, bulk production, 100% quality inspection, and final delivery.

The candidate should have strong experience in sportswear/activewear production, preferably with brands or manufacturers supplying to Decathlon, Technosport, or similar sports and performance-wear brands.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete production cycle from design development to final delivery.
• Coordinate with the Design & Development team for new styles, samples, specifications, measurements, corrections, and approvals.
• Follow up on sample development and approval within the agreed timeline.
• Coordinate and follow up for fabric, trims, accessories, printing, embroidery, labels, packaging, and other materials required for production.
• Ensure timely availability of all materials before bulk production starts.
• Prepare and monitor production plans, T&A timelines, and delivery schedules.
• Closely follow up with factories/vendors on daily and weekly production status.
• Identify potential production delays and take corrective action to ensure on-time delivery.
• Conduct/coordinate 100% quality inspection of finished products before dispatch.
• Ensure products meet approved samples, measurements, specifications, workmanship, colour, fabric, stitching, printing, finishing, and packaging standards.
• Monitor quality at different stages of production and not only during final inspection.
• Identify defects and coordinate with vendors for rework, correction, replacement, or rejection.
• Maintain proper QC reports, production reports, sample records, approval records, and delivery status.
• Visit factories/vendors regularly for production monitoring and quality inspection.
• Coordinate with Design, Sourcing, Purchase, Warehouse, Sales, and Management for smooth execution.
• Support new vendor development and vendor evaluation based on quality, capacity, cost, and delivery performance.
• Escalate critical production, quality, material, and delivery issues to management with suitable solutions.
• Ensure all products are delivered on time with required quality and quantity.

Sportswear / Activewear Experience – Preferred

• Candidates with experience in sportswear, activewear, performance wear, or athleisure apparel will be strongly preferred.
• Experience with Decathlon, Technosport, or similar sportswear brands/manufacturers will be an added advantage.
• The candidate should have good knowledge of:
• Sports T-shirts, shorts, track pants, jerseys, training wear, cricket/badminton apparel, and other activewear.
• Functional and performance fabrics, moisture-wicking fabrics, polyester, spandex/elastane, mesh, etc.
• Sublimation, heat transfer, printing, embroidery, flatlock/coverstitch, elastic, trims, and technical stitching.
• Fabric/GSM requirements, colour standards, measurement tolerances, technical specifications, and approved sample standards.
• Sportswear-specific fit, workmanship, finishing, durability, and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Apparel, Fashion, Textile, Garment Technology, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in apparel production and quality control.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in sportswear/activewear production and vendor management preferred.
• Good knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, trims, stitching, printing, embroidery, finishing, and quality standards.
• Strong production planning and vendor follow-up skills.
• Good communication, negotiation, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple styles, vendors, samples, and production timelines simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel to factories/vendors when required.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, production tracking, and QC documentation.
• Strong ownership and ability to independently follow up from sample stage to final delivery.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in sportswear/activewear, performance wear, or athleisure apparel.
• Experience with Decathlon, Technosport, or similar sportswear brands/manufacturers.

Pay range and compensation package

Not specified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Not specified.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• 100% quality inspection before final dispatch.
• Minimum production defects, rejection, and customer complaints.
• On-time sample development and approval.
• On-time material availability.
• On-time production completion and delivery.
• Effective vendor follow-up and timely issue resolution.
• Reduction in rework, rejection, production delays, and quality complaints.
• Accurate and timely production and QC reporting.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should be capable of independently managing sportswear/activewear production from design and sample development through material sourcing, bulk production, 100% quality inspection, and final delivery, with strong ownership of quality, production timelines, vendor coordination, and on-time delivery.