Refnr: GN407142
Company information:
Skillz Recruitment is an international Fashion and Retail recruitment agency. We recruit within the divisions Fashion & Luxury, Footwear & Accessories, Beauty & Cosmetics and Living & Lifestyle. For our division Living & Lifestyle we are currently recruiting for Quality Manager Apparel for a manufacturer of extreme sports gear in Italy.
Job description:
In the role of Quality Manager Apparel, you are responsible for ensuring the implementation and further development of the quality standards, within the company. You focus on the production processes (workmanship, reliability of production etc.), and execute quality checks in line with the company’s requirements in terms of quality, fitting, appearance and product labelling. You will regularly visit the company’s production plants and lead their quality engineers in Asia. You work closely with the design and product development departments. Your qualitative and quantitative analyses, such as supplier evaluations, analysis of quality costs, and regular claim reports, will provide the information base for strategic business decisions. Furthermore you are the key contact person for all quality issues within the company.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate Skillz Recruitment is looking for has a degree in clothing and textile, apparel design and/or garment-making technology. The ambitious clothing engineer has a minimum of 5 years professional experience, with at least 2 years in a similar position, preferably in the sports and outdoor clothing industry. Furthermore, you have a strong analytical and problem solving attitude, and good communication and negotiations skills. You have experience with statistics and quality management systems. You have an independent, well structured and goal oriented working style. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and the willingness to travel are highly important for the role.
Reports to:
Quality Director
Salary:
Negotiable
Job type:
Permanent
Benefits:
Our client offers an interesting position and responsibility in a pleasant work environment within an internationally successful team. Remuneration according to experience demonstrated, relocation package negotiable.