Quality Assurance Inspector

Who We Are:
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler®, Lee® and Rock & Republic®, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 15,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.

Job Posting:
ABOUT YOUR ROLE:
To carry out quality inspection to ensure the shipped products conform KONTOOR BRANDS quality requirement and timely execution.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

- Include but not limi_ted to
- To work closely with the GS, Wash Tech and Merchandiser during the Pre-production stage to review Style Construction Details, Risk Analysis and CTQ Identification.
- Monitor productions closely and provide technical support to ensure quality meets specifications and that there is no quality complaint.
- Work according to KONTOOR BRANDS QA Related SOP’s and the same is followed by the Supplier.
- Communicate proactively, effectively and as often as necessary with all personnel in the QA and Merchandising Team, in Obtaining accurate information and notifying product quality issues.
- Troubleshooting if encounter any quality problems in the production, by escalating to the relevant teams and to seek required technical support when necessary.
- Conduct statistic quality audits. Fill out inspection report in every production stage (PP, In-line, Final).
- Regular check on accuracy of reports, timely completion and update (NGS, SPecsFas, CAP’s).
- To assure all factory Assigned QC are well trained and qualified to conduct Pre-final and Self-Final audits of KONTOOR BRANDS products.
- To provide Quality and Technical guidelines to respective factory QA’s & Assigned QC’s.
- To follow up on Product Quality CAP implementation and completion.
- To follow up on PQI CAP progress, implementation and Completion.
- Monitor all vendors follow KONTOOR BRANDS Term of Engagement, Vendor Code of Conduct and other rules and regulations.
- To establish a good relationship with factory to facilitate problem solving and effective Quality Assurance System.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

- Include but not l_imited to
- At least 5 years of relevant experiences as a QA Inspector in a Brand, Liaison office, Agent and not less than 5 years working in an Apparel Manufacturer's Quality, Technical, Sample Room.
- Experienced in effective communicating with internal stakeholders and vendor's laundry team
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
- Proficient in English and local language for both speaking and writing

Other Soft Skills:

- Self-motivated and well-disciplined to follow LWR SOP.
- Good interpersonal skill.
- Able to work independently and act proactively.
- Confident with “Can do” attitude.

Competency requirements:

- Integrity and Ethical conduct
- Interpersonal Skills
- Diversity
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving skill
- Change Management
- Time Management skill
- Team Player
- Job Knowledge
- Customer Focus

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma or Graduate from reputed institute / university
- Apparel Technical/ Quality Assurance related certificate/ Diploma

SPECIFIC WORKING CONDITIONS ( if any)

Include but not limited to
- Frequency of Travel: 80%
- External communication required: 80%

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle and our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs - now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays and tuition reimbursement.

Our Kontoor D&I Mission

At Kontoor, we believe that D&I is a key enabler to a culture that empowers us to work with passion and confidence, shaping our brand and future.

Our Kontoor D&I Commitment
- Create a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents
- Ensure an equitable environment that attracts & promotes diverse workforce
- Foster inclusivity, ensuring employees feel they can bring their whole selves to work