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

Overview

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!

Founded in Berlin by Jacqueline Mikuta and Klemens Weiss, MIKUTA began in 2017 with a jewelry line and expanded into women's
-
- 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.

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
  - related matters between product teams and manufacturing partners.
• Lead and oversee quality control processes (risk assessments,
  - production testing, inline inspections, final shipment approvals).
• Evaluate supplier performance on quality and lead times, fostering
  - 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
  - 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.
• Driver’s License class B.
• Proactive
  - 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.

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

How to Apply

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!