Process Controller - Fabric Quality

Role Overview

The Process Controller specializing in Fabric Quality is tasked with overseeing the final quality inspection of fabric, utilizing the 4-point inspection method. This role ensures all fabric batches leaving the facility meet established quality criteria and compiles detailed Quality Summary Reports.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the 4-point fabric inspection procedure at vendor sites.
• Identify and assess fabric defects encompassing weaving issues, dyeing, finishing flaws, and evaluate packing standards.
• Draft inspection reports for each lot and determine the overall quality status.
• Confirm that fabric properties such as GSM, width, color, and hand feel conform to specified standards.
• Analyze shade consistency, recording any variations in line with approved grading standards.
• Audit fabric roll lengths versus declared measurements.
• Highlight any inconsistencies between physical fabric samples and associated documentation before inspection.
• Liaise with testing laboratories for sample collection and obtaining test results.
• Interpret and record test outcomes from in-house, vendor, and third-party sources.
• Ensure regular calibration of inspection and testing instruments according to planned schedules.
• Verify completion of all required tests before authorizing shipments.
• Maintain fabric standards, including approved lab dips and shade bands, for reference.
• Consolidate quality data from inspections, hand feel, color assessments, and testing into Quality Summary Reports.
• Keep thorough records of inspections both physically and digitally.
• Document daily inspection volumes and monitor quality key performance indicators.
• Report recurring defects and abnormal quality trends to relevant stakeholders.
• Detect and segregate fabric rolls that do not meet quality standards, assigning Hold or Reject status appropriately.
• Ensure rejected materials are physically quarantined to prevent incorrect dispatches.
• Check compliance of roll packaging and labeling through mandatory packing audits.
• Coordinate shipment dispatch activities at vendor locations to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Engage in quality training, awareness sessions, and calibration exercises to maintain and enhance inspection expertise.

Education and Experience

• Possess any degree, ideally in Apparel, Fabric, or Textile-related fields.
• Have 3 to 4 years of practical experience in fabric inspection.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fabric quality inspection within the textile industry is preferred, though experience in apparel or garment sectors is also valued.

Company Profile

Coats Group is dedicated to driving innovation and excellence while nurturing a diverse and cooperative workplace. The company values employees who aim to make a significant impact within the textile industry by contributing to a global leader known for its heritage and progressive outlook.