Job DescriptionDesignation - Regional QA Manager

NLocation - West Region (Mumbai)

NAbout Us

nThe Souled Store is a homegrown youth casual-wear brand founded in 2013. Today, we are

None of India's largest online merchandising platforms, with licensing partnerships including

NDisney, Warner Bros., WWE, IPL and Viacom18 among others.

NWe create products inspired by pop culture - superheroes, movies, TV shows cartoons—while

Nalso staying deeply rooted in evolving youth fashion and lifestyle trends. Alongside our core

Nmen's and women's apparelcategories, we are actively expanding into new product lines

Nsuch as activewear, Supima products, personal care (perfumes), footwear and backpacks.

NWhile we began as a digital-first brand, we have steadily expanded into offline retail and

Ncurrently operate 70 stores across India, with further pan-India expansion underway.

NThe Souled Store was built on a easy belief: people do their best work when they love what

Nthey do. We believe work should be driven by ownership, curiosity, and leadership at every

Nlevel - not just by titles. Over the years, we've built a team of like-minded individuals who work

Nsmart, take accountability, and grow with the business.

NIf you resonate with our culture and want to be part of an aggressively scaling, consumer-first

Nbrand, we'd love to have you join us.

NRole Summary

nWe are looking for a Regional QA Manager to drive on-ground quality execution across

Nfactories and vendors within the assigned region. This role will be responsible for ensuring

Nproduct quality from pre-production to final inspection, working closely with sourcing and

Nmanufacturing teams to maintain consistent standards.

NRoles & Responsibilities

N1. Factory & Production Quality Execution

N● Ensure quality adherence across pre-production, inline,



and final inspections

N● Monitor garment construction, fits, fabric quality, washes, and finishing

N● Drive first-time-right production through proactive quality checks

N2. Vendor & Factory Management

N● Manage quality across multiple vendors and factories within the region

N● Conduct factory evaluations, audits, and onboarding assessments

N● Work closely with vendors to improve processes and reduce defects

N3. Defect Analysis & Problem Solving

N● Identify recurring defects and drive RCA (Root Cause Analysis)

N● Implement CAPA to eliminate quality issues at source

N● Actively troubleshoot production issues on-ground

N4. Quality Systems & Compliance

N● Ensure adherence to defined AQL standards and inspection protocols

N● Maintain documentation,audit reports, and quality records

N● Support implementation of standardized QA processes across units

N5. Cross-functional Coordination

N● Work closely with sourcing, merchandising, and product teams

N● Align production timelines with quality benchmarks

N● Act as the first point of escalation for regional quality issues

N6. Data & Reporting

n● Track defects, rejections, and inspection outcomes

N● Share regular quality reports and insights with central QA team

N● Highlight risks and early warning signals

NQualifications & Skills

N● 10+ years of experiencein Quality Assurance in apparel manufacturing / retail

N● Strong hands-on experience in factory quality, inspections, and garment construction

N● Good understanding of AQL, RCA, and CAPA

N● Experience managing vendors and multiple factories in a region

N● Strong problem-solving and execution capability

N● Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment

N● Prior experience with apparel brands / export houses / buying agencies preferred

📌 Regional Quality Assurance Manager (Alibag)
🏢 The Souled Store
📍 Alibag