QA Team Leader - Apparel

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Independently manage all production, quality, production planning
Manage relationship with factory top management (Head of Production & Head of QA) but with support from Production Team Leader or Senior Production Manager in implementing techniques and quality tools in daily production operations.
Manage junior team members and contribute considerably to the achievement of team objectives.
Ability to lead local QA team and work with factories to ensure quality is up to SKX quality level
Supervise junior production staffs ensuring that quality is the paramount priority and focus.
Explain practices and directives to factory production heads and/or Skechers QA teams to achieve shared goals.
Influence factory production/ quality middle management and drive change to achieve production objectives.
Make day to day decisions within defined scope (with support on complex issues)
Account for production area with predefined scope of responsibilities.
Drive quality initiatives as assigned by the management team.
Monitor and enforce all in process procedures in assigned factory to ensure SKX quality and specifications are being met.
Ensure compliance of SKX Policies / Procedures in factory
Ensure daily production status, and weekly order tracking list are done in a timely manner with accuracy.
Identify issues in the timely manner through AQL Process
Communicate all production issues through written report /update accurate production status
Serve as communication link between Sr. Production Manager and Technical Department, Development Department and Packaging Department when working with factory.
Ensure compliance with all Skechers Specifications, Processes, Testing procedures.
Follow the total quality process from beginning of production through to shipping, including on time performance.
Actively participate with factory staff, Sr. production Manager in production planning, quality, and PP meetings
Ensure Top Samples are sent to DG/ LA on time and meet the expectation.
Ensure clear and concise communication with the factory and follow up
Approval of all materials from approved suppliers with proper testing reports
Conduct final inspections of finished goods and random daily inspections for all areas of production.
Report to regional quality leader and management team regarding quality situation in the area.
Establish and support MQA implementation in factories.
Yêu cầu ứng viên
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Senior Apparel Leadership: 8–12 years in garment QA/QC, with 3+ years managing teams across Tier 1 factories in Vietnam.
- Trilingual & Liaison Skills: Fluent in English and Vietnamese, plus Nice-to-have: professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (a massive asset for directly negotiating with Chinese factory owners and material suppliers in Vietnam).
- Technical Apparel Mastery: Strong background in textile engineering, pattern grading, and troubleshooting manufacturing defects (knits, wovens, or activewear).
- ⁠Data-Driven Problem Solving: Proven track record in root-cause analysis and implementing Corrective Action Plans (CAP) to eliminate production bottlenecks.
- Quality & Compliance Standards: Solid understanding of American retail quality guidelines, AQL sampling, and basic product safety protocols.
Quyền lợi được hưởng
BENEFITS
• 13th month bonus and performance bonus
• Additional PVI Health Care insurance
• 15 (fifteen) days of annual leave per year
• Working hours: Working time (8 hours), Monday to Friday with 1 hour break for lunch