Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.
Specific Responsibilities Would Include:Through various inspection activities to ensure the consistent production quality, enough order quantity and on time delivery.
• Follow the SOP (standard operation procedure) to perform the timely inspections• Risk assessment of products with during PPM and line review with factory representative(s).• Follow up production status and T&A (WIP) on a regular basis.• Monitor factory’s production plan to fix the inspection schedule.• Collaboration and timely communication with all related parties on any quality issue and work out the solution with factory as well as following up action.• Issue the inspection report timely as well as the quality issue escalation• Follow up the CAP implementation and the outcome.• Provide regular training to vendor/factory people and make sure their understanding on customer’s requirements, quality standard as well as their quality consciousness enhancement.• Continuously drives the factory to improve the quality of the product to achieve the requirement.• Update the new requirement to the factory whenever necessary and case study sharing.• Monitor factory’s daily operation includes compliance issues.• Monitor the running of factory’s internal quality control system, including sharp tool control and needle detection process.• Other tasks assigned by line manager.
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have:
Additional Requirements• 5 years + for Sample validation, Quality Assurance, and Inspection for Footwear.• Knowhow for footwear manufacturing (Processes, Machines and Materials) and can read paper pattern.• Production and Quality problem solving skill to support factory for CAP and products improvement.• Computer skill (MS) and prefer with 3D Shoemaker (Rhino) / Shoemaster 2D/3D ...• Additional experience in inspecting soft textile goods (e.g., caps, hats, scarves, gloves) is a plus.• Garment inspection background (woven and knit) with knowledge of sewing techniques is also beneficial for providing guidance to factories.• Holds a diploma or above in a relevant field required.• Strong written English skills for document comprehension and report writing.• Ability to write reports and emails in English.• Proficient in understanding English technical documents.• Willingness to travel internationally
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Skills Required
- 5 or more years of experience in sample validation, quality assurance, and footwear inspection
- Knowledge of footwear manufacturing processes, machines, and materials
- Ability to read paper patterns
- Production and quality problem-solving skills for corrective action plans and product improvement
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
- Relevant diploma or higher
- Strong written English skills for document comprehension and report writing
- Ability to write reports and emails in English
- Proficiency in understanding English technical documents
- Willingness to travel internationally
- Experience with 3D Shoemaker Rhino or Shoemaster 2D/3D
- Experience inspecting soft textile goods such as caps, hats, scarves, or gloves
- Garment inspection experience with woven and knit goods and sewing techniques
What We Do
Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets, and sells high-quality products in the kids, men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, beauty, and entertainment categories. The Company’s portfolio includes licenses for more than 100 iconic brands, including Calvin Klein®, Tommy Hilfiger®, Nautica®, Spyder®, and Under Armour® in the kid’s category; Joe’s Jeans®, Buffalo®, and Hervé Léger® in the men’s and women’s apparel category; Kate Spade®, Michael Kors®, All Saints®, Frye®, Timberland®, and Jessica Simpson® in the accessories category; and in the entertainment category, Disney®, Marvel®, Nickelodeon®, and Warner Brothers® among many others. The Company also owns and operates brands such as Zac Posen®, Hudson®, Robert Graham®, Avirex®, and Taste Beauty® and operates a joint venture brand, Favorite Daughter, with Sara and Erin Foster. The Company’s products are sold primarily in North America through leading mass-market retailers, specialty and department stores, and online. Centric Brands LLC has unparalleled expertise in product design, development and sourcing, retail and digital commerce, marketing, and brand building. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with U.S. offices in Los Angeles and Greensboro, and international offices in London, Toronto, and Montreal. For more information about Centric Brands, please visit https://www.centricbrands.com.
