Quality Management System (QMS)

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001 and customer- specific requirements.
• Establish quality policies, procedures, SOPs, and work instructions across all production units (knitting, weaving, dyeing, cutting, sewing, finishing).
• Ensure effective document control, version management, and standardization of processes.
• Lead management reviews related to quality performance and system effectiveness.

Process & Preventive Quality Assurance

• Define quality standards and acceptance criteria jointly with QC and Production teams.
• Ensure quality is built into processes rather than inspected at the end.
• Identify process risks, failure points, and preventive controls using structured methodologies.
• Lead root-cause analysis for systemic quality issues and ensure robust preventive actions.
• Support new product, fabric, and process development from a quality assurance perspective.

Audit, Compliance & Certification

• Plan and lead internal quality audits across all departments.
• Coordinate and manage external audits (ISO, customer audits, social compliance when linked to quality systems).
• Ensure audit findings are addressed through effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain audit readiness at all times.

Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Define quality KPIs and dashboards (defect trends, customer complaints, audit findings, COPQ).
• Analyze quality data and trends to support management decision-making.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with lean manufacturing and operational excellence.
• Promote quality awareness and best practices across the organization.

KPIs

• Effectiveness of Quality Management System (audit results, certification status)
• Reduction in systemic defects and repeat quality issues
• Customer complaints, claims, and audit outcomes
• Supplier quality performance
• Quality Cost Reduction (Cost of Poor Quality – COPQ)
• On-time audit readiness and documentation compliance

Working conditions Work schedule:

• Monday–Friday, 09:00–18:00 (1-hour lunch break)
• Additional working hours may be required during:
• External audits and customer visits
• Quality system rollouts or major improvement projects
• Critical quality incidents

Work Location

• Primarily on-site (Sumgayit) at the factory to ensure system effectiveness and cross-functional alignment.
• Participation in buyer meetings and quality inspections when required

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certification in Quality Management (ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or equivalent) is a strong advantage.

Required professional experience

• 5-7 years of experience in quality roles within textile manufacturing.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a Quality Assurance or Quality Systems leadership position.
• Proven experience in implementing and managing ISO-based quality systems.
• Strong exposure to customer audits

Required skills and competencies

• Strong system-thinking and process-orientation mindset.
• Excellent analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.
• High level of documentation discipline and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, training, and presentation skills.
• Proactive, improvement-driven, and resilient under pressure.

Language requirements and proficiency levels

• Excellent command of Azerbaijani language (written and spoken)
• Good command of English language (written and spoken)