Aarong is Bangladesh’s most popular lifestyle retail chain. This ethical brand began in 1978 as a humble means to empower rural artisans to rise above poverty. Today, with 28 retail stores across Bangladesh and over 100 fashion and lifestyle product lines, Aarong supports over 68,000 artisans with fair terms of trade. Revolutionizing the retail industry with high standards for quality and artistry, this iconic brand blends the traditional with the contemporary in ways that never cease to win consumer appeal both at home and abroad. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will do everything possible to ensure that those who are suitable to work within our values and beliefs are recruited to work for us.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create a strategic plan to reduce quality defect issues during the production process of the producers
• Develop and implement the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) / quality guidelines for the process and ensure quality as per standard
• Review quality control processes, procedures and capabilities in order to sustain the most cost effective and efficient methods for meeting quality requirements and make recommendation for improvement as appropriate
• Ensure guidance during product development process for customers' satisfaction
• Develop and analyze data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product
• Monitor and collect customers satisfaction and feedback regarding product quality for further improvement
• Provide the feedback to the respective producers regarding the findings related to quality
• Train and develop the quality control staff to enhance their capacity, productivity and quality by demonstrating strong leadership.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so

Education:

• A Graduate (preferably BSc in Apparel/Textile) from any reputed university

Experience:

• Minimum 10 Years of experience in Quality Control/Assurance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Should have experience in the following area(s): Quality Control/Assurance, Quality Inspection (AQL Standards), Compliance and Factory Capacity audits
• In-depth knowledge of textile and garments production process and planning
• Expertise in Quality Assurance (In Process and Finish Quality), 1SO-9000, QMS, TQM Knowledge etc.
• Understanding of Fabrics inspection, 4-point system and 100% inspection, Pattern & Cutting knowledge, JC-Penney QC system, Traffic light system, Printing/ Embroidery/ Dyeing knowledge and Lab tests knowledge, etc.
• Strong analytical and strategic ability with people management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Good planning, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Salary: As per company policy

Benefits: Provident Fund, Gratuity, Festival Bonus, Yearly Performance Bonus, Health & Life Insurance, and others as per organization policy

Job Location: Dhaka

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You may send your updated CV at career.aarong@brac.net mentioning the name of the position in the subject line.

Application Deadline: June 20, 2023

BRAC believes that everyone we work with including our staff, partners, programme participants and the community has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation. We uphold human dignity and inclusion rights for all, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, disability, ethnic origin or socio-economic condition. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from women and gender-diverse individuals. We welcome persons with disabilities to apply. We nurture a culture where all individuals have the opportunity to realize their potential. Any personal persuasion will result in disqualification of candidature.