Job Description

Inspection & Scheduling

• Arrange and plan weekly inspection schedules to align with shipment dates.
• Conduct inline and final inspections according to SOPs and regularly walk the production line in coordination with factories.
• Create and distribute formal inspection reports according to inspection SOPs.

Quality Monitoring & Improvement

• Monitor factory performance to ensure quality expectations are met.
• Conduct inspection analysis to identify trending defects and collaborate with the direct manager and factories to develop corrective actions.
• Elevate significant quality issues and anticipated delays to the direct manager.
• Provide training and support to factories as needed to maintain appropriate quality standards.

Operational Coordination

• Monitor production procedures and timing, alerting supervisors to potential delay issues.
• Assist with the onboarding and training of new factories.
• Ensure all subcontracting meets company policies and elevate observations to management.
• Collaborate with U.S. cross-functional teams to resolve quality challenges and establish professional relationships with suppliers.

Job Requirement

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant educational background.

Experience & Knowledge

• At least 5 years of quality experience, preferably in textiles or children’s products, especially socks.
• Experience working in a third-party company is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of the manufacturing process for baby socks, accessories, shoes, and cut-and-sew products.
• Knowledge of vendor/mill operations, product construction, and fabric/materials.
• Understanding of production, supply chain, and purchasing.

Skills & Competencies

• Fluent in English for all skills.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and technical skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make and be responsible for decisions.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to develop and leverage strategic business relationships with vendors/suppliers.

Personality & Attitude

• Enthusiastic and highly responsible for assigned work.
• Resourceful, highly organized, and able to multi-task easily.
• Ability to work independently under high pressure.
• Ability to adapt quickly and make an impact in a rapid-paced organization.
• Ability to travel as required.