Senior Quality & Sustainability Manager (d/f/m)

Mikuta Fashion • Full-time • Guimarães, Braga • 2m ago

Senior Quality & Sustainability Manager (d/f/m)

Join the MIKUTA team as a Senior Quality & Sustainability Manager (d/f/m) and drive excellence across MIKUTA’s product quality and sustainability standards. If you are passionate about elevating product performance, building strong supplier relationships, and shaping a responsible sourcing strategy, we would love to hear from you!

Full-time · Guimarães (PT)

Founded in Berlin by Jacqueline Mikuta and Klemens Weiss, MIKUTA began in 2017 with a jewelry line and expanded into women's ready-to-wear in 2019. Today, MIKUTA is an independent fashion brand known for effortless design, premium feel, and a distinct point of view.

Our Team is spread across Europe, with a Studio Office in Berlin and a production Office in northern Portugal.

ABOUT THE JOB

At MIKUTA, we are raising the bar for product quality and sustainability and we’re looking for a Senior Quality & Sustainability Manager to lead this mission. You will implement structured quality processes across all categories and develop a sustainability strategy that reflects our brand values.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the main contact for all quality-related matters between product teams and manufacturing partners.
Lead and oversee quality control processes (risk assessments, pre-production testing, inline inspections, final shipment approvals).
Evaluate supplier performance on quality and lead times, fostering long-term partnerships.
Build and guide an internal quality and sustainability team.
Develop and implement a sustainability strategy aligned with business goals and brand values.
Establish responsible sourcing practices with transparency across all product inputs.
Create and roll out standardized quality assurance processes, manuals, and KPIs.
Drive measurable improvements in product quality, timelines, and supplier standards.
Ensure compliance with industry best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate quality and sustainability into all product decisions.

ABOUT YOU

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality management, garment production, or sustainability within the fashion industry or a manufacturing environment.
Garment construction knowledge.
Experience working with factories and subcontractors such as print and dyehouses
Fluent in English & Portuguese, both written and spoken.
Drivers License class B
Proactive problem-solver with the ability to anticipate challenges, take initiative, and drive improvements.
Background in Apparel Manufacturing, Textile Engineering, or related field is a plus
Leadership skills are a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

Alongside an inspiring team and diverse tasks, you can look forward to fantastic benefits:

Permanent contract with opportunities to grow and learn
€1,000 MIKUTA gift card per year
25% Friends & Family discount
Regular team events & company offsites
Meal/food allowance card worth around 211€ (net) per month
Individual benefits via Coverflex worth €170(net) per month, usable for:
- Public transport support
- Gym membership
- Meal/food allowance cards
- Education allowance
- And much more

APPLY FOR THE JOB

Join the MIKUTA team and help define the next chapter of our fashion story. Apply now and be part of a team that values creativity and meaningful customer experiences.

We are looking for someone who lives and breathes the MIKUTA spirit. Take a moment to explore our Instagram and website for a glimpse into our world. When applying, please share a brief note on why you feel you’re the perfect fit for MIKUTA. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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