Deputy Manager - Quality Control (Footwear Factory)

Workplace Type

Full-time

Job ID: IJOB202664131

• Monitor and enforce quality standards across all stages of footwear production.
• Conduct inspections of raw materials, components, semi-finished, and finished products to ensure compliance with company and buyer standards.
• Identify defects, analyze root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with production, design, and development teams to proactively address quality concerns and enhance product performance.
• Prepare, maintain, and update quality reports, documentation, and compliance records for internal and external audits.
• Ensure adherence to safety, compliance, and quality regulations as per company policy and industry standards.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the Quality Control team to build capability, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and audits to ensure raw materials meet quality specifications.
• Drive process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other quality methodologies to enhance efficiency and reduce defects.
• Implement product testing protocols, including durability, fit, comfort, and safety, for finished goods.
• Address customer complaints and feedback, coordinating corrective measures to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Develop and track quality KPIs and metrics to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Standardize work instructions, inspection checklists, and production checkpoints to prevent recurring defects.
• Stay updated with industry trends, new materials, and advanced technologies in footwear manufacturing.
• Support internal and external quality audits, certifications, and compliance requirements.