Senior Quality Assurance/Control Manager (San Diego)

Cotton Collective is a premium blank garment manufacturer selling to a wide range of customers from retailers, brands, DTC, music tours, and any other businesses who use blank garments. Over 10 million units produced overseas annually, and growing. 35 million units produced annually in our local dye and decoration facility.

The Manager of Quality Assurance/Quality Control has a keen eye for detail and extensive experience in quality system development and control. This position is responsible for ensuring all external and internal quality assurance standards are met before our product reaches our customers. This candidate will continue to define the division’s QC/QA initiative and implement best practices with the purpose of identifying non-conformity issues and improving overall customer satisfaction. This position requires traveling to Asia and Mexico. Must be ok with being overseas for weeks at times, to ensure the processes and execution are being performed at the highest level so we have the fewest QC issues. The position is accountable for every aspect of the supply side and specialized assembly line. You will be tasked with giving optimal flow charts, manage factory team and train so all quality issues are resolved before ever receiving any pieces locally. You will manage from samples to final bulk production and packing. You will be working on the supply side from, but not limited to, the mill, dye/wash house, chemist wash expert, quality control bureaus, stitching, warehouse, tagging, boxing, finishing, etc. You job will be to build and initiate best practices for everything that affects customer satisfaction from a quality aspect

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain the business unit’s quality management processes. Develop best practices for in-line and final inspections, product testing, and reporting. Evaluate and improve all processes that impact product quality and customer satisfaction. Prepare and communicate quality performance reports to suppliers, internal teams, and executive management. Establish and maintain QA audit standards for new and existing suppliers—domestic and international. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, agents, and vendors to implement effective QA/QC protocols. Manage third-party lab testing programs (e.g., with Bureau Veritas), including test protocol development and execution. Advise internal and external stakeholders on product improvements and technical solutions. Oversee quality review during new vendor onboarding, ensuring completion of audits, certifications, and corrective action plans (CAPs ). Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance. Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management. Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices. Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management. Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance. Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management. Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices. Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management. Qualifications

7–10+ years of experience in QA/QC within apparel Strong knowledge of global audit protocols. Working knowledge of ISO, ASTM, AATCC standards and test methods. Experience working with global factories. Ability to manage third-party audit firms. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Analytical and data-driven decision making. Ability to influence cross-functional teams. High integrity and cultural sensitivity. Willingness to travel internationally as required. Thorough knowledge of manufacturing related quality assurance methodologies and standards.

Competencies Ensure Effective Communication - Listens carefully and attentively to others' opinions and ideas. Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally. Establish Trust - Follows through on commitments. Is honest and direct with others. Promotes a culture of respect for, commitment to, and compliance with Company values, beliefs, and standards. Ensures the protection of confidential information.

Physical Demands In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Partner to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job. Standing, walking and squatting less than fifty percent of the work shift. Required to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds. Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports. Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with partners and customers. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment. The workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance. Noise levels are considered moderate.