{"id":4021474,"url":"https://alion.io/job/centric-brands-assistant-manager-qa","title":"Assistant Manager, QA","company":{"id":1982544,"name":"Centric Brands","domain":"centricbrands.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/centricbrands","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"QA","role_family":"QA","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Dhaka, Bangladesh"],"countries":["BD"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"Outlook","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-10T15:13:39Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-10","last_verified_at":"2026-11-11T10:54:20Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"About Us\nCentric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment, and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.\nSpecific Responsibilities Would Include\nThrough various inspection activities/ QA,C training / pro activeness to ensure the consistent production quality, PO to ship quantity and on time delivery with zero claim/ complain.\nCostco-Specific Quality Assurance Oversight\nLead QA process for all Costco & non-Costco production orders (Woven-Denim & non denim, Knit, Sweater as applicable).\nEnsure compliance with customers’ QA protocols, SOPs, and packaging guidelines. SOP actively in works on the ground level. \nEnsure approved PP sample, complete QC file, size set review available prior to PP meeting conduct and guidelines given to QA/C to ensure zero deviation from CBQA side. \nReview Pre-Production (PP) samples, Top of Production (TOP) samples, and shipment approvals per Costco & Non-Costco requirements.\nConduct Risk assessment, Line Review Meeting, PPM, Inline, midline, and final inspections using Costco’s & Non-Costco AQL standards (strictly than regular AQL).\nValidate fabric performance against the approved standard (shade & shrinkage, colorfastness, durability, pilling, seam strength, crocking, skewness, contras component).\nEnsure trims, embellishments, and packaging comply with Costco & Non-Costco approved materials and safety standards.\nEnsure to go and see practice to eliminate quality concerns at initial stage/ cross check the pattern shapes/ required machines, machine gauge & needle in placed/ CTPAT procedures and good housekeeping.\nEnsure bulk measurements meet Costco & non-Costco requirements by regular validation. \nEnsure regular factory visit/ validate the customer requirements/ QA,C validation/ maintain QA,C data & QA,C factory allocation as per product & inspection importance\n Packaging & Carton Compliance (Critical for Costco)\nOversee compliance with Costco Packaging Guidelines:\nCarton strength and quality (ECT/Bursting tests).\nDrop test requirements.\nCorrect labeling, palletization, and shrink-wrapping.\nValidate barcode placement, carton stickers, hangtags, and polybag suffocation warnings.\nCheck pack-out configuration, folding, hanger usage, and inner pack ratios per Costco directives.\nConduct carton loading audits to ensure warehouse and transportation compliance.\n Testing & Compliance\nCoordinate all third-party testing required by Costco (flammability, chemical compliance, colorfastness, mechanical tests).\nMonitor needle control and metal detection programs for product safety.\nConduct risk assessments on high-visibility programs to prevent recalls or rejections.\nMaintain documentation of all testing reports, certifications, and approvals.\n Vendor & Factory Management\nAct as the primary QA liaison between Centric Brands and Costco & Non-Costco vendor base.\nGuide factories on Costco-specific QA and packaging requirements before bulk production.\nMonitor pilot runs and provides approval for bulk cutting only after compliance validation.\nLead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for failed inspections or packaging non-compliance.\nImplement Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and monitor follow-up closures at factory level.\nTrain factory QA/QC teams in Costco & Non-Costco compliance & inspection expectations.\nReporting & Communication\nIssue daily and weekly QA reports highlighting Costco &Non-Costco program status, risks, and approvals.\nEscalate critical issues (shipment delays, failed lab tests, packaging breakdowns) to QA Manager/ MR leads\nMaintain Costco & Non-Costco QA documentation and dashboards for factory performance.\nSupport management reviews by preparing summaries on vendor compliance, inspection pass rates, and packaging integrity.\nFollow up QA to release the inspection report on time. And timely ruling\nContinuous Improvement & Leadership\nDevelop and implement factory training modules for Costco & Non-Costco QA standards.\nEstablish preventive quality systems to minimize inspection failures and shipment delays.\nBenchmark best practices from other Centric divisions to strengthen QA process\nMentor junior QA staff and inspectors in handling all customer requirements.\nDrive continuous improvement culture by tracking defect trends, vendor ratings, and process enhancements.\nMaintain integrity \nEnsure Zero DC compliance & claims \nOur Best Fit Candidate Would Have\nAdditional Requirements\n10-15 years’ working experience (specialized Costco) in QA/QC field (Factory and Reputed Buying House) \nKnow the inspection process in Costco (including AQL standard) and requirement very well.\nGood knowledge of print techniques, and safety requirement.\nBachelor’s degree holder or Tech college diploma.\nGood in written English to understand the documents in English and issue 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