Director, Quality Assurance

Manage team aligned with departmental priorities and objectives
To develop the team to ensure each member has the correct skill base / skill set to achieve / support overall QA objectives
To align the team KPI and drive the result. Regular individual appraisals, objectives Vs achievements, re-align where necessary
Engage with cross functional partners (Region & US), regular predetermined basis
Engage with vendors, regular predetermined basis
Support functional leader on the alignment with organization direction/ business direction
Manage End to End QA Process
Risk assessment manage through Product Development Process Optimization process / Pre-production meeting
First bulk approval/ In process/ End line/ Pre final/ Final- standard quality control system/ standard quality performance reporting system
Quality issues/ quality call outs
Establish platform for lesson learned activities
Establish quality performance awareness review
Support functional leader to create / establish a forum to enable understanding of latest manufacturing technology – man - machinery – tools – devices etc.
Support functional leader to champion Right First Time cultural behavior
Support functional leader to ensure the vendor has QA talent support our business with standardize processes/ methodology/proper resource
Key accountability on regional QA/Production activities/issues resolutions
Support functional leader for the Quality Issue Resolution process and partnering with US QA / product performance team
Root cause quality issue resolution, within agreed timelines
Develop / maintain central lesson learned library
Timely issuance of quality performance statistics to relevant stakeholders
Manages / attends pre-determined quality performance meetings with vendor base / cross functional teams

VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.

Qualifications

12+ years of apparel production/technical quality assurance knowledge
8 - 10 years’ experience in team and process management.
Direct and able to influence factories on production issues
Practical experience of quality assurance and risk management within the clothing industry.
Ability to set goals and direction and identify skills within a team. Ability to envision change and support Strategic Initiatives across the Business
A strategic thinker with advanced negotiation and influencing skills
Strong leadership skills with the ability to demonstrate 5+ years’ experience of having recruited, developed and managed a senior team
Good understanding of garment construction, fabrication, and production process
Able to navigate and influence as a trusted adviser to leadership.
Well organized, sharp attention to detail, advanced communication skills and able to motivate and encourage associates whilst under pressure
Proficient in Word, Excel advanced functions and PowerPoint.
Bachelor’s degree/Higher Diploma or equivalent.