QA Auditor

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We are looking for you to join us as Quality Auditor in Karachi!

About the Role:

Enable product availability while ensuring complete adherence to product integrity. Ensure that all product, protocol and process requirements (and continuous improvement thereof) are adhered to – thus enabling LS&Co. vendors to consistently deliver best in class quality product. Scope of the role would consist of assigned vendors and product categories

Few key focus areas that you will be responsible for are:

1. Enable product development and do-ability

• Risk and do-ability analysis [Product Engineering Review]
• Input for placement by mapping product to vendor capability

2. Pre-production follow-up and failure proofing

• Engagement with vendor before production to download expectations and set up processes and product requirements to ensure delivery on time and on quality
• Ensure pre-production closures before bulk production is initiated and set up checks and balances to address Critical to Quality aspects
• Work with vendor to upgrade or adjust processes as required

3. Inline audits

• Focus on defect prevention and reduction in inline audits to ensure finished products are conforming to quality requirements
• Coordinate and follow-up the implementation of Corrective Action Plans at vendor

4. Final audits

• Conducting final audits on business critical, critical-to-quality and high-profile products – management by exception

5. Vendor Management

• Implement and drive Quality Management Process [QMP] to drive vendor independence and reduced LS&Co. engagement. Train and calibrate vendor’s QMP teams.
• Set-up and train new vendors
• Ensure the closure of all consumer issues related actions and handle and coordinate waivers and concessions with Product Integrity team

6. Digitalization

• Lead/Participate in digitalization and Artificial Intelligence data-driven projects
• Stay knowledgeable about new technologies and digital solutions in the apparel industry
• Propose and implement new ideas for digitalization to drive automation, process de-skilling, effectiveness and agility

Travel required: 20% - 100%

Key Deliverables:

• QMP certification
• Factory / Field defective garment rate and audit pass rate
• Distribution center defective garment rate and audit pass rate
• HOD delays due to garment quality
• Reduction in Concessions and Waivers attributed to process violations
• Drive / participate in digitalization projects

Key Relationships:

• Internal: Product Development, Sourcing, Raw Materials, Technical Services, Sustainability, Product Integrity, Product Safety
• External: Vendor production and quality teams

Candidate Profile

• Education: Industry specific degree
• Experience: Minimum 6 years relevant experience in a factory environment. Track record in Quality / Production Management from a mix of brand / buying house / liaison office

Skills:

• Working understanding of apparel production & related processes - cutting / finishing, embroidery / embellishments, fabrics, defects identification, testing standards & product protocols, AQL.
• Sound analytical and quality tools knowledge skills
• Excellent data interpretation and presentation skills
• Knowledge of digital product development, manufacturing and auditing tools
• Proficiency in English language is necessary to communicate, influence and drive execution