Pursue Purpose

Job Title

Work Details:

• On-site role with standard working hours; remote work available on Fridays.
• Occasional evening calls may be needed based on project deadlines.
• Travel may be required depending on project needs.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field preferred but not required.
• PMP, CSEP, or Six Sigma certifications are preferred but not mandatory.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in apparel quality within the apparel industry.
• Background in apparel production, product development, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of apparel construction and garment manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing apparel quality in retail or manufacturing environments.
• Proven success working with international and domestic manufacturing partners.
• Demonstrated leadership managing cross-functional or matrixed teams.

Technical

Skills:

• Proficiency with project management systems such as Trellis, Smartsheet, JIRA, Asana, or similar.
• Expertise with data and quality reporting tools like Tableau, Power BI, Excel, or Smartsheet.
• Ability to analyze metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Experience with non-conformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Familiarity with apparel product integrity procedures and tools.

Project Responsibilities:

• Support major product launches and ensure factory accountability for quality issues.
• Oversee investigations of apparel non-conformance and drive issue resolution.
• Provide mentoring and direction to apparel quality engineers.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance standards and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Deliver data-driven insights and reports to leadership through dashboards and analytics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams in product design, technical development, risk assessment, manufacturing systems, and marketplace operations.
• Ensure compliance with product quality standards across the end-to-end supply chain.
• Communicate updates and performance metrics to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead ad hoc quality or process improvement projects as needed.

Core Competencies:

• Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration in a global environment.
• Ability to translate technical data into clear, actionable insights.
• Strategic thinker who anticipates challenges and provides proactive solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Soft Skills:

• Agility and adaptability in a changing environment.
• Positive attitude under pressure.
• Forward-thinking mindset and commitment to innovation.
• Calm, composed demeanor while managing multiple priorities.
• Desire for continuous learning and process optimization.

Interview Process:

• Expected two rounds of interviews.
• Seeking candidates who can start contributing immediately and operate with minimal ramp-up time.