QA (Light Kints)

JOB DESIGNATION:

QUALITY & PRODUCTION ENGINEER

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

OPERATIONAL -

 Perform pre-audits, CGFS assessment to ensure new factory quality standard as well as

maintain follow up for social and technical audit validity and CAP implementation.

 Ensure proper development and implementation of 5 gates quality control steps in the factory

engaged in Carrefour order execution.

 Plan & drive quality control measures (testing, inline, final inspection, self inspection) with the

support of related stakeholders (internal team, factory, 3 rd party ) to ensure timely QA validation

of the ordered merchandise

 Measure & track relevant quality KPI (AQL performance, testing performance, claim) for the

factory & engage them for further improvement

 Development of factory internal quality control team (CCQC) with proper training and earn

empowerment through Self Inspection propagation

 Conformity assessment steps ensuring that production activities are aligned with desired

product & following quality control guidelines (risk assessment, PP meeting, trim card, bulk

shade review, bulk production picking, in house tests etc)

 Capacity assessment ahead of season and generate on possible alert through CAPLAN

 Production/order execution follow up with factory implementing critical path flags to generate

alert ahead of the problem and allow timely solution

 Check monthly/weekly production status and FRI planning in order to ensure effective order

execution

 Develop and maintain a clear and precise communication within GS internal teams to ensure

correct quality and on-time deliveries.

 Monitor the service level of inspection companies and train inspectors and suppliers on SOP

updates/new guidelines.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT -

 Provide guidance, advice, and support to internal (less experienced peers) and external (vendors, 3 rd

party company offering services etc) to help them develop and be more efficient.

 Contribute and be actor in company projects to develop efficiency and support changes of the

organization

 Including but not limited to the previous responsibilities, the company can also require the Quality &

Production Engineer, to carry out other duties (tasks, projects, temporary missions, etc.) that may

be assigned by the Leadership on specific matters

EXPERIENCE:

1. Minimum of 5-8 years of relevant experience (Quality - Production process) in the garment

industry.

2. Apparel industrial production - quality processes knowledge - Knit / Woven

3. Strong commercial sense and knowledge of consumer/fashion trends

4. Control & manage the production and quality management team in the factory and report

summarized update to cross functional teams (i.e. merchandisers, quality, operations and

compliance)

KEY COMPETENCES:

1. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

2. Collaborative with ability to work across different functions and geographies

3. Excellent people and project management skills

4. Able to work in a fast-paced and diverse environment

5. Proficiency in Excel, including vlookup and pivot table functions

6. Strong ethical sense and self-discipline. 

7. Independent, self-motivated, responsible, detail-oriented, well-organized, team-oriented, and

flexible

8. Proficiency in written and spoken English

9. Familiar with European safety regulations and work experience with a European

brand/retailer is a plus

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:

1. Bachelor or above degree in Textile/Fashion/Clothing/Industrial Production Planning

2. Training on Lean Six Sigma & ISO certification as an added plus point

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

1. QMS implementation progress in the assigned factory & level of autonomy as per continuous

development progress

2. Client Merchandise Team and Procurement team satisfactions (NPS)

3. Critical path management and T&A compliance to retro-planning

4. On time delivery

5. Vendor satisfaction

6. Supplier performance evolution

7. Regulatory data compliance as per EU law

8. Claim