Key Purpose of the Job:

Leadcontinuous improvementat the factory throughproper quality initiatives,preventionand risk management.Must be able todirectlyinfluence factory QMSthrougha closeworkingrelationship withkeyvendorand factoryqualitypersonnelBe accountable for delivering consistently high-quality product as measured through all QM KPIs/Metrics Act as a coach and mentor forVFQAteam as well asallfactoryQuality Management team

Key Area of Responsibility

• Assure vendorsFKR, CFA and CFIA are well trained up and readyfor empoweringthemselvesconductPre FPA, MPA audit of new onboard FactoryArrangetraining for newly onboarded factory onPeople, Process and Product.

• Collaborate with vendors and all stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the production process

• Evaluate the qualityKPIsof the factories,monitor,supportand

• Attend RAMT4meetingwith cross functionteamanddeterminethe ProductriskLevelandestablishCPAfor high-risk programs Share the updates with VFQA and factory and confirm implementation

• Support vendors with technical guidance, quality training, andstandardSOPs to improve processes and meet VF standards.

• Identifyglobal best practice improvementsforprocess,productsand manufacturing requirements for global alignment.

• Be an active SME and involve in project-basedtaskto have continuous improvement.

• Support andmonitorthe factory internal lab testing SOP against Brand standards and Industrial/Country requirements

• Work with QualityManagerand factoryforProblem solving & Technical support

• Provide weekly/bi-weekly/monthly process improvementdatato map progress

Strategic Role Relationship Building

• Openly seeks out individuals at the factory level and internally to share relevant information thatbenefitsthe customer,businessand VF associates.

• Debates and provides authentic dialogue with stakeholders to achieve the shared goal.

Leadership

• Actively listens to others and exchanges ideas

• Applies facts and adaptsowncommunication style and language based on the audience and situation.

• Provide active coaching to team members to encourage and foster new knowledge while ensuring VFs values are upheld.

Minimum Relevant Experience:

3 - 5years

MinimumAcademicRequirement:

Bachelor’s degreeand above

Major Subjects:

Engineeringin any streamFootwear TechnologyApparel or textile technology

Required Professional Qualification:

Certified Quality EngineerSix Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent qualification)recommended

Language Proficiency:

English: Excellent (4 skills)

RequiredCompetencies:  

• Continuous Improvement

• Team Building

• ExcellentCommunicationSkills

• Results Oriented

• Problem Solving Skill

Other Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint

• Good analytical andproblem-solvingskill

• Fair knowledge of5S / ISO 9001 / 8D problem solving

• Knowledge in SPC, CPK and Six Sigma disciplines, FMEAwould beadvantageous

• Apparel and/or Footwear, ManufacturingKnowledge