QA Auditor - Raw Material

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the Mill Evaluation Audit program conduct by 3rd Party for their specific region - ensure timely execution.
• Pre-approval of Audit Report and CAP, then send to Quality Assurance Manager, Raw Materials (QAM-RM) for final approval.
• Follow up CAP and improvement program to drive for continuous improvement with the mills together and keep the record in the system.
• Due diligent check for fabric aesthetic "Handfeel" (bulk against an approved standard) onsite with the factory QA team.
• Review the "development to bulk" and "bulk to bulk" traceability, e.g., 1st bulk sample check, on dye and chemical recipe, process flow, and parameters to make sure they follow SOP.
• Check and review the inline fabric control process, e.g., inline inspection, test report (internal vs external), and color record (shade band and continuity record) to validate they have good inline quality management system check.
• Support testing laboratory accreditation program for fabric mill and keep track of the status.
• Accountable to investigate any bulk fabric failures and work with the mills to implement the CAP to avoid further failures.
• Conduct correlation exercises between Mill and Garment vendors for shrinkage and fabric flaws to ensure alignment on quality standards.
• Review and map the fabric inspection process, e.g., IQC at the garment vendors routinely to ensure appropriate checks are being conducted.
• Train and implement the fabric inspection procedure in garment factories.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years as Fabric mill / Fabric Development / Technologist/ Fabric Quality Assurance area / Garment Quality Assurance area/ relevant experience in Fabric production, with Buying office and laundry experience will be highly advantageous.
• Experience implementing processes and procedures and collaborating with fabric mill and third party sourcing agents
• Capable in delivering presentations / training to internal and external stakeholders.
• Good communication skills and fluent in spoken and written English