Fashion Production Quality Control Officer at The Borough Lagos

Job Summary

The Garment Quality Control Inspector is part of the Production team and serves as the final checkpoint in the garment production process. This role requires hands-on experience in fashion production or tailoring, ensuring every piece meets the brand’s standards in stitching, fit, finishing, and fabric quality before reaching customers or stockists.

Key Responsibilities

Product Inspection

• Conduct thorough quality checks on garments at various stages of production.
• Assess stitching, finishing, color accuracy, sizing, and overall construction.
• Identify and flag defects such as uneven dye patterns, fabric damage, incorrect trims, poor workmanship, or missing labels.

Dye & Fabric Monitoring

• Monitor dyed fabrics to ensure alignment with approved color and pattern standards.
• Detect inconsistencies early and communicate promptly with the dye team for corrective action.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate quality control records, including defect logs and inspection reports.
• Track recurring issues and document findings for continuous improvement.
• Provide regular reports to the Production Lead highlighting trends and potential bottlenecks.

Feedback & Issue Resolution

• Provide timely and constructive feedback to tailors, dyers, and production staff.
• Support troubleshooting efforts and recommend practical solutions to prevent recurrence of quality issues.

Packaging & Final Checks

• Perform final inspections to ensure garments are properly pressed, labeled, and packaged in line with brand standards.
• Verify readiness of products for delivery or shipment.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to reduce recurring defects and improve production efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform any other duties as assigned to support production operations and overall business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in garment production, tailoring, or fashion manufacturing
• Experience working with ready-to-wear garments from cutting to finishing
• Strong understanding of:
  • Stitching techniques
  • Garment construction
  • Fit and sizing
  • Fabric behavior and finishing 

Candidates without prior fashion/garment production experience will not be considered.