nnAlo Yoga is seeking a Product Integrity Supervisor who will work closely with internal and external partners to communicate and manage all related to Alo Yoga product quality assurance & control processes.
This position ensures all bulk finished apparel and accessory products meet the established specs and requirements in a consistent manner by managing the inspection and quality control processes and teams.
An essential performance success factor for this role is to track, report, analyze, and communicate measurable outcomes against established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) target goals (i.e.
productivity, defective rate, passing rate, CAPA, etc.).
This position will sit on the product development and supply chain team, reporting to the Product Integrity Director.nn nn n nn nn Job Responsibilities: nn Interact and manage communication with external partners regarding Inspections and Audits.
Monitor and update Alo Yoga Inspections and Audit standards as needed i.e.
SGS inspections manual
– review and update annually.
Train internal teams on inspection standards.
Supervise and train Alo Yoga QC staff as required to ensure effective quality control procedures are in place in the factories and in the warehouse.
Manage product inspection process, scheduling and troubleshoot as needed.
Confirm Pre-Production and Top of Production samples with Technical Design/Design/Product Development before bulk production begins.
Recommend and lead efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness of Alo Yoga’s inspections programs based on production timelines.
Review product specs/requirements to ensure they are consistent and can be met during bulk.
Collaborate with Tech Design, Design, Product Development and Sourcing teams in establishing style requirements and documentations.
Monitor production quality across all ALO divisions and product categories.
Work closely with Alo Yoga QC teams, Technical Design, Sourcing and Product Development teams to proactively address quality concerns or issues.
Manage third party inspections and report dispositions.
Maintain and deliver monthly reports on bulk status, irregulars and KPI activities to management.
Manage supply chain scorecard regarding quality assurance.
nn n nn nn Qualifications:nn Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a college/university with emphasis in either Apparel, Textiles, or Manufacturing; and five or more years in a quality control/assurance management role within the garment/apparel industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
ASQ management certification is a plus.
5-7 years’ experience within Quality Assurance and/or Compliance in the apparel industry 5+ years’ experience working with outside and overseas vendors Knowledge in garment construction/sewing/pattern and apparel production processes Good working knowledge of quality assurance and quality control procedures Strong written & verbal communication and administration skills with excellent attention to detail are essential Good prioritization and organization skills Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and adapt to change Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office, World, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, PLM, etc.
Strong analytical skills Ability to collaborate effectively with other teams and individuals Any quality certification such as ASQ, TQM or Lean 6 Sigma are ideal