We are currently searching for a Quality Manager to work within the Italy Sourcing Team of a leading british high fashion brand manufactcuring in Italy. The individual will support on garment fitting and construction as well as managing product compliance testing and quality control inspections.
The candidate will work with the QA team across all the brands on the fit approval process by conducting fittings in Italy in order to achieve right first time samples and speed up the product development process. In addition, the candidate will work with the Product Compliance team to ensure that critical product testing has been conducted in line with the client’s testing manuals, and final quality inspection comply to the AQL standards.
The role will lead on implementing improvements to production processes and increases in product quality, identifying quality problems and proposing solutions.
To excel in this role, applicants should demonstrate great attention to detail with technical abilities and knowledge of the textile manufacturing process.
The Quality Manager will manage a team of 5 and be based from the head office in Prato. The position will involve travel to the factories so transport is required.
Responsibilities:
• Work with Group Quality Assurance and Product Compliance Teams to establish quality requirements control processes across the business to drive quality improvements and low product fault rate.
• Support in the development of product specifications and product sealing processes to ensure critical paths are meet with the supply base whilst ensuring product is designed and adhere to legal and safety standards.
• Maintain and continually improve client’s performance by gathering relevant data and produce statistical reports.
• Support in the collection of and approval of product test reports.
• Measure performance and identify any areas of weakness, recommending and implementing improvements to ensure products defined to appropriate quality level and cost and increase efficiency.
• Perform regular quality assessments on garments from suppliers and outgoing products prior to shipping using AQL inspection processes and sampling method.
• Visit suppliers /factories to assist with the fit of production samples on the form and body.
• Reject products, materials, packaging and labeling failures to meet quality expectations and work collaboratively with suppliers/factories to implement improvement.
• Working alongside the Quality and Product Compliance Team and Sourcing Team in educating and assisting the suppliers to ensure highest product quality standards across the brand.
• Resolve quality and compliance related issues in a timely manner.
• Provide education to the supply base on quality control concerns to improve product excellence.
• Works in a safe and responsible manner, within the framework of legislation and workplace specific policies.
Skills / Experience Required:
• Experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of factory processes, quality control standards, testing & product fitting techniques.
• Quality and Technical knowledge gained preferably within fast paced retail and supplier environment.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office