QA & Production Representative (Vendor Operations)

QA & Production Representative Oceanus

Location: Delhi, India (On-site at vendor / manufacturing facilities)

Contract: Contractor / Freelance

Company: Oceanus

Oceanus is a London-based luxury lifestyle brand known for craftsmanship, sustainability and distinctive design. As our production continues to grow across international manufacturing partners, it is vital for Oceanus to have a dedicated representative based in Delhi to oversee quality control and support production operations directly on the ground.

This role will act as the eyes and ears of the Oceanus production team, ensuring that quality standards are maintained, production runs smoothly, and communication between Oceanus and our manufacturing partners remains clear and proactive.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Assurance & Control

Implement and monitor Oceanus Quality Management System (QMS) within the vendors facility

Conduct regular in-process inspections at key production stages including Inline, DuPro and Final Random Inspections to identify defects early

Investigate quality failures and collaborate with factory technical teams to implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Perform root cause analysis to prevent recurring quality issues

Review and approve pre-production samples (PPS) to ensure they match the approved Golden Sample specifications

2. Production Oversight

Monitor daily production output against the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to ensure orders remain on track for shipment

Verify that vendors have adequate manpower, machinery and materials to meet order requirements

Identify potential production bottlenecks and work with factory management to optimize workflow

Oversee sourcing and storage of raw materials to ensure they meet Bill of Materials (BOM) specifications

3. Liaison & Reporting

Act as the communication bridge between Oceanus and manufacturing partners, providing real-time updates on production progress and potential quality risks

Maintain detailed documentation including inspection reports, production logs and non-conformance reports (NCR)

Ensure factory compliance with social compliance standards, safety regulations and ethical manufacturing practices

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

RFT (Right First Time) Rate percentage of products passing inspection on the first attempt

OTD (On-Time Delivery) meeting production and shipment deadlines

Defect Rate reduction in customer returns or claims caused by manufacturing errors

What Were Looking For

Experience in garment production, quality control or vendor operations within the fashion or apparel industry

Strong understanding of garment manufacturing processes and quality inspection standards

Ability to identify production risks and implement practical solutions quickly

Strong organisational and reporting skills

Excellent communication skills and ability to work closely with factory management teams

Highly detail-oriented with a strong commitment to maintaining brand quality standards

About Oceanus

Oceanus is a fast-growing luxury fashion brand focused on craftsmanship, sustainability and bold design. As we scale internationally, we are building a trusted production network and require strong on-the-ground support to ensure every product meets the high standards expected by our customers and wholesale partners.

If you are passionate about production quality and want to play an important role in supporting a growing global fashion brand, we would love to hear from you.