About the Role
This role leads quality assurance initiatives by managing inspection protocols, guiding team members, and ensuring all products meet defined specifications and regulatory requirements before release.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations of the quality assurance team
- Develop and implement quality control procedures
- Conduct regular audits of production processes
- Ensure compliance with internal and external standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues
- Train and mentor QA staff members
- Monitor defect rates and recommend corrective actions
- Oversee product testing and validation protocols
- Maintain accurate quality documentation
- Lead root cause analyses for non-conformances
- Support supplier quality improvement initiatives
- Evaluate new materials for compliance
- Coordinate with manufacturing teams on quality expectations
- Track key performance indicators related to quality
- Ensure adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines
- Facilitate communication between design and production units
- Review quality metrics and generate reports
- Implement continuous improvement strategies
- Manage lab testing requirements for footwear and apparel
- Verify packaging and labeling accuracy
- Support product launch readiness from a quality standpoint
- Enforce consistency across global production sites
- Respond to customer quality inquiries
- Manage third-party inspection coordination
- Drive alignment between quality goals and business objectives
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
Full-time, on-site position
Team
Part of the quality assurance division within a global footwear and apparel organization
About the Team
- This position operates within a dedicated quality function that supports innovation and consistency across product lines.
- The team works closely with design, sourcing, and manufacturing to ensure quality is embedded from concept to delivery.
What We Look For
- Candidates should demonstrate leadership, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to quality improvement.
- We value individuals who combine analytical thinking with practical execution in fast-paced environments.
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