Apparel Quality Director

Description

ABOUT UA/UNIFORM ADVANTAGE BRANDS

At UA Brands, we’re revolutionizing the way healthcare and culinary professionals dress. For over 40 years, we’ve created stylish, high-performance uniforms designed to empower those on the front lines. Our apparel breaks the mold—combining brilliant design with real-world function. Join a team that values creativity, impact, and community, and help us redefine uniforms that don’t conform.

About The Role

The Director of Quality plays a critical leadership role in building and executing proactive quality strategies across the product lifecycle—from pre-production through final delivery. This position is responsible for implementing scalable quality systems, ensuring that each style meets defined performance, fit, and compliance standards.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Design, and Technical teams during the development and fit phases to influence product readiness. In partnership with the Sourcing team, you’ll ensure factory alignment and capability match product complexity and quality expectations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all quality control initiatives across UA Factory (fabric and garment), Distribution Center (inbound), and sourced operations, including 3rd party audit programs.
• Visit all production facilities to evaluate and standardize quality processes. Establish a quality scorecard and drive continuous improvement through training and engagement with factory partners and 3rd party providers.
• Own the development and execution of a unified quality strategy—spanning fabric testing, pre-production evaluation, and compliance with regulatory requirements in all operating markets.
• Leverage customer data (ratings, reviews, returns) to lead root cause analysis and proactive quality improvements across UA private-branded products.
• Build and maintain robust reporting tools to track and communicate inbound and outbound quality metrics at UA Factory and the Distribution Center. Ensure alignment and collaboration across teams and locations.
• Manage a cross-functional team of 4 direct reports located at the UA Factory, Distribution Center, and Corporate Office.
• Travel up to 50% to domestic and international facilities to ensure quality standards are consistently met and improved.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Deep experience in factory production, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong, structured problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with a focus on improving product quality, process consistency, and operational efficiency.
• Proven success leading and developing high-performing teams in both U.S. and global contexts; able to prioritize work and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Data-driven mindset with sharp attention to detail and the ability to synthesize insights into big-picture strategy.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Collaborative team player with the interpersonal agility to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with PLM systems (Yunique preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Textiles, or related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
  
  

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

HYBRID – The Best of Both Worlds

Have the flexibility to work on-site/in the business and remotely during the week. You’ll spend a few days a week in our office for collaboration/in-person engagement and have the flexibility to work from home on other days. While on-site, join other team members in the spacious Quad for lunch and enjoy our other ongoing team member activities. Employees are expected to be online and available during the core business hours for their team. Company computer provided for business use.

Plenty Of Benefits Too

UA BRANDS offers a full range of benefits, allowing you the opportunity to customize a benefits package that addresses both your health and financial needs.

• Medical and Pharmacy Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program – self-care and support for life’s everyday challenges
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching - Save for your future
• Short & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
• Accident, Hospital Care and Critical Illness Insurance – Protect your Income
• Auto Insurance
• Legal Insurance and ID Theft Protection
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off – Life Balance
• Volunteer Time Off – Make an Impact
• Employee Discount Program
• Referral Program - Get paid to work with Friends
• Free Parking at the Downtown Corporate Office
• Regular Social Activities and Events – Mandatory Fun
  
  

UA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an employee of any UA Brands division, you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within, and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports self-management. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UA Brands will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace.

Skills: factory production,communication,plm systems,audit,data analysis,continuous improvement,critical thinking,team leadership,cross-functional collaboration,quality control,fabric testing,microsoft office suite,leadership,problem-solving