Quality Assurance Auditor
PVH · Vietnam
About Us:
We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.
One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.
POSITION SUMMARY
All brands strategy, product development and innovation are led and driven by certain PVH affiliates in the US with respect to products under the Calvin Klein, and Tommy Hilfiger sold in NA, Asia and SA; and in the Netherlands with respect to products bearing the Tommy Hilfiger Europe, Calvin Klein Europe with respect and sold in the Asia region.
The position in this job description helps the above mentioned PVH related parties meet their operating and strategic needs.
As a QA you will be in charge of the activities linked with the pre-production, production monitoring and quality assurance in the factory. This includes but is not limited to, in-line inspection, production trial validation, material check, final inspection and follows up of corrective action plans.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
1/ Pre-Production & Risk Assessment
- Participate in the Risk Assessment, Pre-Production meetings & Pilot runs
- Monitor bulk production to ensure compliance with PPS
- Write/record the Pre-Production report accurately
2/ Production - Perform In-Line & Final inspection
- Monitor production quality and schedule
- Report any production delays to the planning team
- Ensure factory production controls (SOP) are in place and respected
- Manage approval factory QA (FCQA) performance
- Packing reviewing compliance - Conduct GMP audit
- Follow up product safety & mold control effectiveness
3/ CAP - Assist with CAP investigation and fact gathering
- Follow up CAP & Report on their effectiveness
- Follow up GMP audit failure & OQL findings
4/ Reporting
- Complete daily and weekly report about:
- Pre-Production results
- Production status and Quality o Final inspection results
- Report monthly on factories improvement, systems, issues, innovation etc.
5/FCQA Training/daily management
- Work with factory to select suitable quality candidates for factory certified quality auditor (FCQA) program in current factories.
- Provide onsite training to FCQA based on brand’s quality expectation and customer requirements
- Oversee and manage daily inspection activities of FCQAs
- Lead FCQA to refine factory QA process based on audit findings, ensuring products meet or exceed customer quality expectations.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS
Internal Contacts: Planning team DG, PD and commercialization team Asia, QA Manager External Contacts: Manufacturing partners
DECISION MAKING
- Incoming bulk material check and verification
- Inline/final inspection result decision
RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY
- Quality Management knowledge
- Strong footwear manufacturing knowledge and experience
- Proactive & willing to accept new knowledge
ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to work in fast-paced, team-oriented setting; interface with Global Design and Supply Chain.
CORE VALUE
Embrace PVH's core values: Individuality, Partnership, Passion, Integrity, and Accountability.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education & Experience
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in footwear manufacturing and quality assurance within a fast-paced fashion environment.
- College above
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel, MS Office
- Able to prepare inspection reports, analyze quality data and communicate findings using photographs, tables and concise written summarizes.
- Good command of Spoken and Written English
- Mandarin speaking is advantage but is not mandatory
- Willingness to travel frequently between factories in Vietnam
PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.