Manager Quality Continuous Improvement Apparel & Accessories
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About the Position
Manager Quality Continuous Improvement Apparel & Accessories
PUMA is seeking a dynamic and driven professional to join our team in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. As a Manager Quality Continuous Improvement Apparel & Accessories, you will play a pivotal role in establishing, implementing, and continuously improving our Quality Management Systems (QMS), standards, and governance frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Main Driver in Quality Management: Lead the establishment, implementation, and continuous improvement of PUMA Apparel & Accessories Quality Management Systems (QMS), standards, and governance frameworks.
- Quality Systems, Standards & Governance: Develop, implement, review, and continuously improve Apparel & Accessories Quality Manuals, Standards, SOPs, protocols, and guidelines. Ensure compliance with industry best practices and PUMA quality expectations.
- Quality Audits, Compliance & Corrective Action Management: Execute quality system audits at Tier 1 suppliers, evaluate manufacturing processes, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Continuous Improvement & Capability Development: Champion a culture of continuous improvement across the Apparel & Accessories supply chain. Drive quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects and enhance manufacturing efficiency.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with suppliers, sourcing, development, production, and quality teams to drive alignment on quality objectives and improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in apparel, accessories, textile, or consumer goods manufacturing, with strong expertise in quality management systems, supplier quality assurance, audits, and continuous improvement.
- Skills:
- Sound knowledge of garment or accessories manufacturing processes, quality assurance, quality control, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
- Experience working with international brands or global supply chains is highly preferred.
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is an advantage.
- Languages: Strong communication skills in English and Vietnamese. Chinese is a plus.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with a proactive, results-focused approach and the ability to adapt and collaborate across teams.
We Offer
- Equal Opportunities: PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
- Global Brand: Join a global sports brand that inspires athletes and everyday movers worldwide.
- Innovative Environment: Work in an innovative environment that connects with suppliers and other PUMA departments to transform concepts and designs into final products.
About the Company
PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.
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