Quality & Assurance Lead, Apparel, Accessories And Footwear casalecchio di reno

Quality & Assurance Lead, Apparel, Accessories And Footwear
Casalecchio di Reno
Emilia Romagna, casalecchio di reno

Quality & Assurance Lead, Apparel, Accessories and Footwear Client: Ralph Lauren Location: Casalecchio di Reno Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 5459141d5b5a Job Views: 10 Posted: 22. 01. 2025 Expiry Date: 08. 03. 2025 Job Description: Position Overview Quality & Assurance Lead for Apparel, Footwear and Accessories in Italy is part of the Ralph Lauren Global Product Integrity team. The Q&A Lead reports to the Head of Global Quality and is accountable for the quality of RL Luxury products made in Italy and other European countries, managing a team of product experts responsible for inline, final inspections & pre-production samples at the factories. The Q&A Lead ensures that the team and suppliers are literate in all corporate compliance, procedures, and regulatory RL standards. The ideal candidate is a strong and proven team leader who will be deeply involved in root cause analysis, corrective action plans, and action calendars. Key Responsibilities: Lead the team of quality inspectors in the region for on-site inspections with weekly visits to the factories. Schedule inspections according to product complexity, delivery, and supplier performance. Report monthly analysis and communicate progress on quality KPIs to suppliers and RL Leadership. Implement QA-driven procedures and quality standards. Oversee the laboratory testing process on raw materials or finished products to ensure compliance with RL quality and regulatory standards. Own factory quality audits across Europe to establish a high level of product quality assurance. Partner extensively with Sourcing and Product Teams to ensure calendar needs and quality control activities are met. Assess current supplier matrix and publish supplier scorecards to internal RL business partners. Partner with suppliers to have their own in-house inspectors according to the requirements of the Vendor Quality Program; training and continuous calibration of these inspectors is required. Actively participate in seasonal risk assessment meetings for product reviews; proactively detect and mitigate quality issues. Manage QA budget for travel and consulting services. Experience, Skills & Knowledge: Minimum of 10 years of experience with luxury products and successfully leading teams in Quality. Proven technical skills for apparel, footwear, and accessories. Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Deep understanding of Quality management systems. Critical thinking with an analytical mindset. Adaptability while leading a team through change. Collaboration & coaching skills. Local and international travel is required. J-18808-Ljbffr