Regional Quality Control - China

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Regional Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) Apparel Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all QC/QA activities within the region, ensuring that our products meet or exceed industry standards and customer expectations.

Job Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement QC/QA strategies and procedures to maintain product quality throughout the manufacturing process. Establish and enforce quality control standards for materials, workmanship, and finished products.

2. Manage a team of QC/QA inspectors and technicians, providing leadership, guidance, and performance feedback.

3. Manage weekly inspection schedule for the team, working with vendors to consolidate. Review, track, and approve team budget and expenses monthly

4. Conduct independent inspections and audits of products to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with quality standards. Make judgments on acceptance and rejection of marginal quality cases, escalating to SF team as needed.

5. Troubleshoot with factories on any production issues that arise, escalating to and working with SF Production, Design, and Technical team as needed. Work with vendors to implement improvements and CAPA if needed.

6. Prepare, consolidate, update, and file inspection reports.

7. Review and comment on samples (PP, TOP, etc) including materials and components etc. Review and comment on lab dips and bulk submits

8. Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to apparel manufacturing and quality assurance.

9. Assist with sustainability certifications and process.

10. Various other tasks and duties as assigned or needed.

Job requirement

1. Bachelor's degree in apparel manufacturing, textile engineering, quality management, or a related
   field. Advanced degree preferred.

2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality control/quality assurance roles within the apparel, industry, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.

3. Written and Oral English proficiency, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Vietnamese a plus.

4. Ability to travel within the region to visit production facilities and suppliers.

5. Strong understanding of apparel manufacturing processes, including patternmaking, cutting, sewing, and finishing.

6. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex issues and implement effective
   solutions.

7. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
   of the organization.

8. Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and integrity.

9)  A team player who can give full effort to meeting brand’s quality standard.

10. Proficient in Google Sheets, Gmail, Docs, etc