Associate Manager, Quality Operations, Apparel

Key Purpose of the Job:

To lead and manage a highly capable team of quality auditors and Quality engineers to have upstream quality with continuous improvement

To manage factory quality performance through execution of key quality programs under VCP

To assist the Quality Manager/ Senior Manager in delivering Quality Operation Excellence

Key Area of Responsibility:

Quality Management

Implementation of Quality Standard Operating Process across vendors

Providing guidance, coaching and training to the VF QM team along with CFIA and CFAs to support on VCP program execution

To proactively seek for opportunity for upstream prevention management and mitigate risk by using Risk Base program to best allocate resource needed.

Identifying root cause of errors and suggesting action plans and preventive measures

Manage and appropriately escalate risks, issues and points of concern to Quality / Senior Manager

With the support of data analytics, manage vendor performance and drive continuous improvement. Foster a strong culture of continuous improvement

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

Ensuring that quality standards are consistently maintained throughout production for upstream quality.

Strategic Role Relationship Building

Build close working relationship with all cross functional teams across regions and brand.

Leadership

Manage the day-to-day operational needs of the team as well as performance management, succession planning and coaching support with IDP

To show empathy and provide the right levels of support to the team when changes are being implemented.

To effectively communicate and break down complicated information to clearly convey messages to influence and persuade within the team as well as across other functional teams

Job Role (Maximizing Performance) People Leader

Number of Direct Report Subordinates: 2 and Above

Job Requirements

Minimum Relevant Experience: 7- 8 year (s)

Minimum Supervisory Experience: 2 - 4 year (s)

Minimum Academic Requirement: University graduate or above

Major Subjects: Engineering / Footwear technology / Garment Manufacturing Technology

Language Proficiency (Please delete where inappropriate) :

Writing Skills: English: Good

Oral Skills: English: Good

Required Competencies:

Coaching and Developing Others

Facilitate Change

Building a successful team

Empowerment

Business Acumen

Operational Decision Making

Driving Execution

Customer Focus

Building Strategic Work Relationships

Building Trust

Communication

Leveraging Cultural Diversity

Adaptability

Innovation

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