Quality Manager (Apparel)

Job Summary:
Responsible for overseeing our corporate quality initiatives to promote continuous improvement throughout our vendor base and supply chain.

Major duties:
• Support change to evolve into an efficient, Best-in-Class Quality organization.
• Support and monitor initiatives that align with new Continuous Improvement direction.
• Work in close collaboration with all Sourcing Office departments to ensure efficient and effective product execution.
• Provide leadership for LOQA teams via QA Supervisor/Group Leader, promote team building and ensure consistent adherence to company QA procedures.
• Closely monitor performance of QA Supervisor/Group Leader / Quality Auditors and Factories. Lead in problem resolution and problem solving.
• Assist in building internal Auditor staff to support our Factory and Fabric Mill Quality Systems Evaluation program.
• Assist in the development, training and leadership to move to a balanced QA/QC model and away from excessive product inspection.
• Manage internal training and development of QA teams in partnership with Sourcing Office and Corporate leadership.
• Work with QA Supervisor/Group Leader to manage and balance the QA resources between two offices per workloads required
• Manage and instruct QA Supervisor/Group Leader in controlling QA operation budgets.
• Support and associate Quality Engineer with QA Supervisor/Group Leader operations in quality initiative implementation.
• Coaching and supporting QA Supervisor/Group Leader in QA associates developing program.
• Setting Goals for QA Supervisor/Group Leader, Follow up, review and evaluate QA Supervisor/Group Leader performance periodically.
• Coaching, Leading both two Area QA departments to align with Corporate QA Strategy. Communicates the Corporate QA plan down thru the Area QA organizations and all Vendors within Vietnam to ensure clear understanding and ownership.
• The Area QA Manager will report to the Regional QA Manager and Corporate QA Department, with strong dotted line reporting to the SE Asia LO Sourcing Office Director.

Requirements:
• Fluent written and spoken English and Vietnamese.
• University degree strongly preferred, but will consider appropriate experience.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in the Apparel industry, 3 years of which in a managerial position in Quality Assurance, Lean Management or related on-going improvement manufacturing positions. Experience in leading a team required.
• A background/education in Quality Systems / Lean Manufacturing and principles a strong advantage.
• Good leadership and team development skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration ability working with stakeholders in different locations.

Remark: This is a LOCAL hire in Vietnam

Application via our career site:
https://columbiasportswearcompany.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CSC_Careers/job/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Office/Area-Quality-Manager_R-000427

- performance bonus
- medical insurance for spouse & kids
- softskills and leadership training, travel opportunities

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