Head of Quality Assurance

DIRECTOR OF QA/QC – APPAREL MANUFACTURING Location: Jepara, Central Java (with frequent travel to sites in Grobogan, Bandung, and Semarang)

A leading A-share listed manufacturer, originally dominant in luggage and bags, now rapidly expanding its high-volume apparel business. The Indonesia operation is a core growth engine, producing casual wear and sportswear for major global sportswear and lifestyle brands.

The Role Reporting directly to the COO, you will lead all Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities across four large-scale apparel factories in Central Java. This is a senior leadership role responsible for building robust quality systems, ensuring flawless brand compliance, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-scaling multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities Direct end-to-end QA/QC operations and ensure full compliance with international brand standards and global quality requirements. Build and lead high-performing, multi-site QA/QC teams; develop talent and strengthen processes. Serve as the primary quality contact for global brand partners; lead root-cause analysis and rapid resolution of issues. Drive defect reduction, rework minimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Establish and enforce quality policies, inspection standards, internal audits, and CAPA programs. Deliver clear quality KPIs, risk reports, and improvement plans to the COO and headquarters. Requirements 10+ years of quality leadership experience in large-scale garment manufacturing (factories >10,000 workers preferred). Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English; Bahasa Indonesia highly advantageous. Willing and able to travel frequently across Central Java. Proven leadership, analytical, and cross-functional problem-solving skills. Compensation & Benefits Highly competitive salary package Housing and meal allowances Annual flight allowance Comprehensive welfare and benefits program