QA Auditor, Kenya at The Children's Place

Job Summary:

To drive the successful transformation of the business in becoming a world-class sourcing organization by providing technical garment/apparel expertise and recommendations to vendors/factories and internal sourcing teams. To develop and drive the implementation of new apparel technical programs across the region. To effectively lead a team of remote Quality Assurance Auditors in conducting inspections and training with vendors/factories

Key Accountabilities:

• Networks with vendors/factories and the Sourcing/Merchandising teams to conduct a preliminary inspection on the products at the pre-production stage
• Participates in Pre-Production Meetings to review Tech. Packs and Ticketing Reports
• Good prevention, problem solving skill; a solution provider
• Skills in risk assessment, factory evaluation and effective CAP follow-up to help factory improve their system
• Provide answers to queries from colleagues and vendors in professional manner, and conducts follow-up work promptly
• Addresses any issues promptly pertaining to product safety, engineering or technology and prevents confirmation of bulk production
• Supports the department’s change of focus from Quality Control to Quality Engineering and Product Technology
• Conducts factory visits to provide guidance and counseling as required
• Diligently conducts follow-ups with factory production supervisors to check on the status of corrective action
• Promptly advises necessary Product Technology & Quality Assurance colleagues of any suspected non-compliances with vendors/factories
• Conducts factory inspection visits to review the standards of the operation, and take necessary action to ensure product safety, quality and compliance of our products at the production factory
• Identifies training opportunities for vendors, factories and colleagues
• Conducts relevant workshops and seminars on product inspection
• Participates in relevant industry training in Product Technology, Safety  Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Compliance

Education and Experience:

• At least 5 years working experience in Apparel Industry: Manufacturing, Product Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Inspection, Factory Audit, or similar field
• With 2 years of related education or training experience
• Comprehensive background in factory or apparel inspection
• Comprehensive knowledge of Product Technology and Safety Standards for children’s apparel
• Ability to quickly identify production, product technology, or product safety problem areas and quickly recommend solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Good command of both verbal and written English and local language
• Possess a strong attention to detail and time management

Behavioral Competencies:

• Plans and Organizes
• Demonstrates Business Acumen
• Resourcefulness
• Possesses Grit
• Collaborates To Drive Business Results
• Communicates Effectively
• Exhibits and Drives Accountability