Quality Supervisor
Core
Ensure quality, compliance, and performance of uniforms supplied under the Australian Defence Clothing Services (DCS) contract by leading quality assurance activities across the production lifecycle.
Role type
Quality Supervisor (Supplier Quality & Audit)
Builds
Uniforms and workwear products for the Australian Defence Force
Domain
Apparel manufacturing / Defence contracting
Required skills
factory inspections, audit leadership, supplier quality management, QMS audits, corrective action management, risk assessment, rework management, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
ISO 9001 & Lead Auditor experience, apparel/garment construction knowledge, regulated environment experience
Technologies
ISO 9001, QMS
Responsibilities
Oversee bulk quality control activities across supplier factories; Conduct initial, inline, and final production inspections; Lead the DCS Internal Audit Program; Conduct technical factory audits; Facilitate pre-production reviews and risk assessments; Partner with suppliers to implement corrective actions; Train and support supplier quality teams; Investigate customer returns and quality incidents; Manage rework activities for non-conforming products; Maintain accurate quality records and audit documentation
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC