Summary

Lidl and Kaufland Asia are hiring a Quality Assurance Manager to join our quality assurance - small domestic appliances team. The successful candidate will be responsible for below tasks,

•    Support the Senior Quality Assurance Manager in supervising and handling the QA team on all related matters.

•    Validate that work is performed accurately, analyse errors and resolve problems

•    Assist the progress of facilitating daily operations and supervise the Quality Assurance team

•    Meet or exceed customer expectation 

•    Ensure products comply with industry standards and regulations

What you'll do

•    Leading a team of Quality Assurance Consultants

•    Organize the teams’ structure & drive the operation to support company strategy and cultivate corporate culture and routine

•    Oversee, maintain and continuously improve the quality system and drive quality improvement programs

•    Initiate Risk Assessments and develop corrective and preventive action plans to enhance quality performance

•    Provide supports to review lab tests and inspection reports and receiving reports on time

•    Ensure completeness of all documents related to tests, inspections, special product requirements

•    Liaise on issues and product requirements related to the 3rd party laboratory testing in Germany of related product groups

•    PP/Qualification-sample review with the team and cross-functional teams

•    Direct co-operation with factories for problem solving in case of technical/chemical/Fitness for Use issues during production

•    Direct co-operation with the Product Development Team

•    Travel is required for this role
 

What you'll need

•    Minimum of 6 - 8 years of work experience in a quality assurance position, with 2-3 years work experience in leadership functions

•    Experience in 3rd party testing laboratory with Retailer exposure or experience in international EU/US trading or sourcing offices required

•    Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, Master's degree or equivalent of an advante in field of Engineering, Science or related disciplines

•    Fluency in English required, Cantonese, Mandarin and German of an advantage

•    Strong understanding of laboratory and inspection reports

•    Adequate interpretation and comprehension of legal documents

•    Strong sense of quality processes

•    Negotiation Skills

•    Budget planning

•    Knowledge of work flow of a trading, buying or sourcing office

•    Very good understanding of hardgoods mass production manufacturing procedures

•    Deep knowledge of EU and US retail market

•    Proficiency in MS Office with advanced Excel and Power Point skills required

Core skills / competencies

•    Problem solving

•    Prioritising appropriately

•    Adapting to changing situations

•    Personal initiative

•    Recognising needs of departments/3rd parties

•    Respecting opinions/values of others

•    Coordinating and encouraging teamwork

•    Delegating tasks/ responsibilities

•    Identifying & offering development opportunities

•    Motivating employees

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.

 
Market Leading Remuneration Package:

• Double pay and discretionary bonus
• Choice of MPF provider
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance
   

Supportive Environment:

• Rental re-imbursement scheme
• Out-Of-Office leave for important appointments
• In-house training courses
• Training sponsorship scheme
• Health Check
• Vision Check

Work-Life Balance:

• 5 day week
• Competitive Annual Leave
• Charity, Community and Sporting Events