Galeries Lafayette Quality and Methods Manager
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Seniority
- Manager
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
A leading luxury fashion house operating within the haute couture and leather goods sector, typically affiliated with a major luxury conglomerate. The employer is renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, rigorous quality standards and a vertically integrated production model that spans ateliers, sourcing and global retail distribution.
Leading luxury fashion house in Paris seeks a Quality and Methods Manager to lead QMS, supplier quality and industrial methods.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define, deploy and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) across ateliers and production sites, ensuring compliance with internal standards and relevant regulations.
- Develop and standardize manufacturing methods, work instructions and process flows to optimize product quality, repeatability and production efficiency.
- Lead supplier quality activities including qualification, on-site audits, corrective action plans and performance monitoring of external workshops.
- Run root-cause analysis (8D, FMEA), manage non-conformities and lead corrective/preventive actions to reduce cost of poor quality (COPQ).
- Design and monitor quality KPIs; produce regular reports and present findings to senior management to drive continuous improvement.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects with R&D, production, sourcing and purchasing to implement process improvements and industrialization plans (APQP).
- Coach and train production teams and quality inspectors on methods, inspection criteria and quality culture.
- Oversee incoming, in-process and final inspections; manage product approvals, sampling plans and control plans.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, textile engineering, industrial engineering or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
- Proven track record in quality assurance and industrial methods within apparel, leather goods or luxury accessories manufacturing.
- Formal training or certification in quality methodologies (ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, internal auditor credentials preferred).
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams and driving change in production environments.
- Fluent technical writing skills for creation of work instructions, control plans and audit reports.
Skills
Experience
Typically 5+ years of progressive experience in quality assurance, industrialization or production methods within fashion-apparel, leather goods or a related luxury manufacturing environment, including supplier qualification and audit experience.
Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering, textile engineering, industrial engineering or equivalent; master's degree or specialised quality certifications desirable.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The employer fosters a culture of artisanal excellence and meticulous attention to detail, balancing heritage craftsmanship with modern industrial rigor. Teams operate cross-functionally and are encouraged to pursue continuous improvement, innovation and sustainability while upholding the maison's uncompromising quality standards.
About Cerulean
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