Key Purpose of the Job:
Lead continuous improvement at the factory through proper quality initiatives, prevention and risk management. Must be able to directly influence factory QMS through a close working relationship with key vendor and factory quality personnel. Be accountable for delivering consistently high-quality product as measured through all QM KPIs/Metrics. Act as a coach and mentor for VF QA team as well as all factory QA.
Key Area of Responsibility:
Ability to act as SME in projects and SOPs also provide training on assigned topics for associates and factories.
Support and monitor factory accredited lab testing SOP against Brand standards and Industrial/Country requirements
Evaluate new vendors to identify factory quality set up, technical support, and product capability & production capacity.
Support and train VF teams and factories on VCP program execution
To support conducting Factory Process Audit and coaching QE/QA and FKR how to conduct it
To proactively seek for opportunity for upstream prevention management and mitigate risk by using Risk Base program to best allocate resource needed.
Manage and appropriately escalate risks, issues and points of concern to Regional Manager
With the support of data analytics, manage vendor performance and drive continuous improvement within the supply base and within your team
Foster a strong culture of continuous improvement
To continually reviews ways of working, process alignment and team capabilities to optimize efficiencies
To ensure the team are fully aware of their respective roles & responsibilities and that they have the tools to do their job
To ensure there is a high degree of engagement between the team at brand, vendor and regional cross functional teams
Engaged/participate on projects and actively identify, propose new ideas for projects. Create opportunities for the team to be involved in cross brand / cross functional activities
Strategic Role Relationship Building
Openly seeks out individuals at the factory level and internally to share relevant information that benefits the customer, business and VF associates.
Debates and provides authentic dialogue with stakeholders to achieve the shared goal.
Leadership
Actively listens to others and exchanges ideas
Applies facts and adapts own communication style and language based on the audience and situation.
Provide active coaching to team members to encourage and foster new knowledge while ensuring VFs values are upheld.
Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Engineering / Quality Management / Logistics / Mathematics
Certified Quality Engineer / Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent qualification) recommended
Proficient in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
Good analytical and problem-solving skill
Familiar with 5S / ISO 9001 / 8D problem solving
Knowledge in SPC, CPK and Six Sigma disciplines, FMEA would be advantageous
Sewing, Construction and Factory Operations Knowledge