The Children’s Place recruits 01 QA Auditor
Location: Kirkos Sub City, Ādīs Ābeba (Addis Ababa) Job Summary: To drive the successful transformation of the business in becoming a world-class sourcing organization by providing technical garment/apparel expertise and recommendations to vendors/factories and internal sourcing teams. To develop and drive the implementation of new apparel technical programs across the region. To effectively lead a team of remote Quality Assurance Auditors in conducting inspections and training with vendors/factories. Responsibilities: Key Accountabilities:
- Networks with vendors/factories and the Sourcing/Merchandising teams to conduct a preliminary inspection on the products at the pre-production stage
- Participates in Pre-Production Meetings to review Tech. Packs and Ticketing Reports
- Good prevention, problem solving skill; a solution provider
- Skills in risk assessment, factory evaluation and effective CAP follow-up to help factory improve their system
- Provide answers to queries from colleagues and vendors in professional manner, and conducts follow-up work promptly
- Addresses any issues promptly pertaining to product safety, engineering or technology and prevents confirmation of bulk production
- Supports the department’s change of focus from Quality Control to Quality Engineering and Product Technology
- Conducts factory visits to provide guidance and counseling as required
- Diligently conducts follow-ups with factory production supervisors to check on the status of corrective action
- Promptly advises necessary Product Technology & Quality Assurance colleagues of any suspected non-compliances with vendors/factories
- Conducts factory inspection visits to review the standards of the operation, and take necessary action to ensure product safety, quality and compliance of our products at the production factory
- Identifies training opportunities for vendors, factories and colleagues
- Conducts relevant workshops and seminars on product inspection
- Participates in relevant industry training in Product Technology, Safety Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Compliance
Education and Experience:
- At least 5 years working experience in Apparel Industry: Manufacturing, Product Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Inspection, Factory Audit, or similar field
- With 2 years of related education or training experience
- Comprehensive background in factory or apparel inspection
- Comprehensive knowledge of Product Technology and Safety Standards for children’s apparel
- Ability to quickly identify production, product technology, or product safety problem areas and quickly recommend solutions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Good Command of both verbal and written English and local language skill
Possess a strong attention to detail and time management Behavioral Competencies:
- Plans and Organizes
- Demonstrates Business Acumen
- Resourcefulness
- Possesses Grit
- Collaborates To Drive Business Results
- Communicates Effectively
- Exhibits and Drives Accountability