Objectives

Build up teams that are aligned with the Lidl & Kaufland objectives to achieve a high level of performance in quality and deliveries that help achieve the growth targets of Schwarz Group. 

What will you do?

• Ensure all production occurs in line with Lidl’s strict Ethical Sourcing Policies
• Ensure programs & policies are in place to provide the safest working environment attainable
• Ensure factories have the relevant resource to own and lead quality standards.
• Ensure the factory walk through, inspection checklist, defect classification list, and inspection and production SOP plans are well implemented across all factories.
• Ensure right QC allocation at factory based on skills, follow up QC activities and making weekly QC work schedule’s
• Ensure PP Meeting is conducted in line with supplier FOB date lead time for all IAN’s.
• Ensure manufacturing technical support and establish procedures to improve bulk production quality. 
• Notify key stakeholders of any major or critical production and quality issues identified whilst in factory and follow up and close off outstanding CAP’s with supplier.
• Deliver factory and order updates to HK Production Support in the format required and in a timely manner
• Execute order follow up from HK Production Support in a timely manner
• Drive continuous improvement, simplification and efficiencies of the QC process.
• Benchmarking Supplier’s quality data to achieve optimum performance from factory and QC teams. 
• Coordinate with Fabric and Production team to take necessary decision to maintain on time delivery with right quality. 
• Follow up on Factory CAP on any kind of failure like (EUG comments, 30% Fit fail, DE comments, 100% PSI comments) 
• Ensure all re-inspections occur ASAP when a failed result occurs by our QC or 3rd party. Facilitate re-assessment inspection when QC’s findings are over the border line AQL. 
• Arrange and attend weekly/biweekly quality meeting for follow up on issues raised during previous weeks

What you'll need

• Degree or above in textile or related discipline
• At least 10 years’ experience in sizable company in Europe garment market with at least 5 years’ experience in assistant managerial level
• Team player able to build relationships, networks and establish credibility at all levels in the organization
• In depth technical knowledge in garment/ textile
• Solid experience in greater Asia manufacturing landscape
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Fluent in written and spoken English. 
• Computer literate
• Frequent travel to factories

What you'll receive

We are dedicated to fostering a family-friendly culture and work environment and we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates with the required skills and experience. We enable fair pay within the company by creating non-discriminatory salary systems.