Who We Are:
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler®, Lee® and Rock & Republic®, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 13,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.
Job Posting:
RESPONSIBILITIES
To work closely with the GS, Wash Tech and Merchandiser during the Pre-production stage to review Style Construction Details, Risk Analysis and CTQ Identification. Monitor productions closely and provide technical support to ensure quality meets specifications and that there is no quality complaint. To handle key vendors, key style/ programs, with the experience as a Senior QA, to ensure quality performance. Work according to KONTOOR BRANDSQA Related SOP’s and the same is followed by the Supplier. Communicate proactively, effectively and as often as necessary with all personnel in the QA and Merchandising Team, in Obtaining accurate information and notifying product quality issues. Troubleshooting if encounter any quality problems in the production, by escalating to the relevant teams and to seek required technical support when necessary. Conduct statistic quality audits. Fill out inspection report in every production stage (PP, In-line, Final). Regular check on accuracy of reports, timely completion and update (NGS, SPecsFas, CAP’s). To assure all factory Assigned QC are well trained and qualified to conduct Pre-final and Self-Final audits of KONTOOR BRANDS products. To provide Quality and Technical guidelines to respective factory QA’s & Assigned QC’s. To follow up on Product Quality CAP implementation and completion. To follow up on PQI CAP progress, implementation and Completion. Monitor all vendors follow KONTOOR BRANDS Tearm of Engagement, Vendor Code of Conduct and other rules and regulations. To establish a good relationship with factory to facilitate problem solving and effective Quality Assurance System.
WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:
Include but not limited to
Skills:
- Self-motivated and well-disciplined to follow LWR SOP.
- Able to work independently and act proactively.
- Good interpersonal skill
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
- Able to communicate effectively with internal functions, vendor’s laundry team.
- Confident with “Can do” attitude.
Experience as a QA sector in a Brand, Liaison office, Agent including an Apparel Manufacturer (Quality, Technical, Sample Room). Language Proficiency: English and local language fluency in both oral and writing Competency required:
- Interpersonal Skills
- Diversity
- Professionalism.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Change Management
- Time Management Skills
- Team Player
- Job Knowledge
- Customer Focus
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Min Diploma or Graduate from reputed institute / university
Apparel Technical or Quality Assurance related certificate/ Diploma
Why Kontoor Brands?
At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.
When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.
We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.