Irshad Malik

Experienced and results-driven Quality Assurance and Quality Control professional with over 25 years of expertise in textile and apparel manufacturing, seeking a senior role as a Quality Manager or a related position in a forward-looking organization. Adept at developing and implementing comprehensive Quality Management Systems (QMS), standard operating procedures, and audit programs to ensure compliance with international standards and customer requirements. Proven track record in leading, mentoring, and motivating cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence, reduce defects, minimize waste, and enhance overall product quality.

Committed to fostering a proactive quality culture, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and aligning quality objectives with organizational goals to contribute to business growth and customer satisfaction. Skilled in stakeholder coordination, data-driven decision-making, regulatory compliance, and process optimization across multiple manufacturing divisions.

General Manager QA & QC - Sulton Textile - Uzbekistan; Location

(2024 - 2026)

Scope: Fabric & Cut-to-Pack Operations

• Lead and manage QA teams across all divisions of Sulton Textile to ensure consistent product quality for internationally renowned brands.
• Ensure timely communication of all quality-related issues with relevant departments, driving effective preventive and corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance to production and support teams, represent the QA function during customer visits and virtual walkthroughs, and strengthen cross-functional coordination.
• Report product quality and process performance to top management on a weekly and monthly basis; review customer complaints, implement CAPA, and drive harmonization, standardization, continuous improvement, and process audits for ongoing QMS/GMP compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust quality control procedures and standard operating practices to improve operational efficiency and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor, train, and up skill QA/QC personnel while optimizing quality resources across plants to strengthen team capability and sustain long-term quality excellence.

Senior Manager QA & QC - Sapphire Fibers (Pvt) Ltd - Lahore

(2020 - 2024-01)

• Inspect fabrics, accessories, components, and finished products to ensure compliance with color, measurements, labeling, and overall quality standards.
• Coordinate pre-production meetings with merchandisers, QA/QC teams, workshop leaders, technicians, and supervisors to define technical procedures, inspection standards, and critical process points.
• Monitor the production process closely to ensure product specifications are met, prevent quality issues, and fulfill customer requirements.
• Lead, motivate, and manage QA/QC teams, providing continuous supervision, guidance, and performance follow-up.
• Provide technical and supervisory support to factories before and throughout the manufacturing process to ensure consistent quality outcomes.

Senior Manager Quality Control - Style Textile (Pvt) Ltd - Lahore

(2013 - 2020)

• Lead and manage QA teams across all divisions of Style Textile to ensure consistent quality standards for globally recognized brands including Adidas, Reebok, and Nike.
• Ensure QC team members are fully trained, compliant with their roles, and strictly adhere to SOPs across all operations.
• Communicate quality issues promptly with all relevant departments, providing technical guidance and driving timely preventive and corrective actions.
• Report product quality and process performance to top management on a weekly and monthly basis; review customer complaints and implement effective CAPA.
• Drive harmonization, standardization, and continuous improvement of quality processes; manage and mentor quality teams comprising engineers, quality technicians, and inspectors.
• Apply statistical analysis and KPI tracking to reduce redundant inspections, minimize scrap, improve productivity, and enhance overall service levels.

Manager Quality Assurance & Development - ARPR Trading House - Dhaka, Bangladesh

(2008-05 - 2013-01)

• Manage the overall QC/QA system, procedures, and direction to ensure full compliance with customer quality standards across all production stages.
• Conduct comprehensive inspections of fabrics, accessories, components, and finished products; coordinate pre-production meetings with merchandisers, QA/QC teams, and supervisors to define technical procedures, inspection standards, and critical process points.
• Oversee final production inspections including garment reports, size measurement charts, laboratory testing, digital documentation, and Loading supervision while maintaining transparent and robust quality Management procedures.
• Monitor factory quality performance through data analysis and reporting to top management; approve fabrics for production, perform inline and final audits, and ensure accurate records, style folders, and buyer-approved accessories before production.

Quality Control Manager - Masood Textile Mills - Faisalabad

(2003 - 2008)

• Attend daily status and pre-production (PP) meetings to align quality expectations, communicate requirements to floor auditors, and support training and coordination activities.
• Ensure product quality through random and targeted inspections during bulk production, focusing on high-risk areas, resolving technical issues, and enforcing buyer specifications.
• Lead and manage QC teams on the production floor, ensuring 100% batch inspections, internal audits, SOP compliance, and accurate QC reporting at every process stage.
• Handle customer interactions related to complaints, audits, SCARs, RMAs, and validations; analyze quality data (scrap, non-conformance, KPIs) to drive continuous improvement, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.

QA & QC Manager - Kamal Textile

(2000-01 - 2003-10)

• Ensure QA team members are fully aware of their roles, responsibilities, and SOPs, maintaining consistent compliance across all operations.
• Plan and execute internal QA audits in advance, aligning activities with external audit schedules and shipment deadlines.
• Communicate quality issues promptly to all relevant departments and drive timely preventive and corrective actions to avoid recurrence.
• Review customer complaints, conduct root cause analysis, and define and implement effective corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA).

Senior Auditor - ZAS Corporation (Buying House, Knit Garments)

(1994 - 2000)

• Conduct thorough inspections of fabrics, accessories, components, and finished products to ensure compliance with color, measurements, labeling, and overall quality standards.
• Coordinate pre-production meetings with merchandisers, QA/QC teams, technicians, and supervisors to finalize technical procedures, inspection criteria, and critical processing points before production starts.
• Perform garment and trim testing, approve all types of samples, and closely monitor production to ensure product specifications are met and quality issues are prevented.

Graduation - Punjab University (1996 - 1998)

Intermediate - Faisalabad Board (1988 - 1990)

Matriculation - Sargodha Board (1988)