[Hiring] QA Lead @Vuori, Inc

Role Description

We are looking for a seasoned Apparel Quality Assurance Team Lead in Indonesia (Jakarta or Semarang). This role plays a key regional role in overseeing all quality and technical activity in Indonesia for Vuori Production factory.

The ideal candidate must have sufficient knowledge of apparel manufacturing processing to ensure compliance with Vuori Global Quality Standard within our factories. As a QA Team Lead of Apparel, you are responsible for both quality assurance and quality control of processes, work in progress (WIP), and final apparel products at garment factories to ensure finished products align with Vuori Apparel Quality standards. Leadership, communication, and attention to detail are must-have skills. You will report directly to the Quality Assurance Director and assist with the work in conjunction with Certified Factory Auditors (CFA).

What you'll get to do:

• Oversee factory manufacturing processes to align with Vuori quality requirements.
• Conduct Quality improvement activity with factory CFA to ensure production quality is monitored.
• Identify and align with Vuori QA Leader Team, factory QA team, on quality manufacturing checkpoints for all styles.
• Demonstrate correct processes through job training and illustrate the benefits of maintaining proper process control.
• Work with CFA for Final Inspections activity to ensure good bulk shipment based on Vuori Quality Standard.
• Work with factory to set up pre-production meetings to ensure all style details are reviewed prior to bulk.
• Work with factory to arrange daily TOP & Inline sampling activity and final inspection schedule and assist audit processing – Factory Certified Factory Auditor (“CFA”) team.
• Proactively identify potential risk prior to bulk production and drive implementation of poke yoke methods to prevent poor quality output.
• Regularly review monthly quality reports with Vendor Quality Management to align with performance and set Corrective Action plans as needed.
• Work with CFA as teamwork and provide feedback to QA Director and factory management on CFA’s performance.
• Serve as the main communication link between Vuori and factory management for assigned areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience & skill set in apparel manufacturing process & production with QA experience.
• Integrity-Driven Behaviors; actions consistently aligned with strong ethical principles, honesty, accountability, even when challenging.
• Moral Courage: Standing up for what is right, speaking out against unethical practices, and acting with integrity when no one is watching.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, measuring, quality assurance.
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrating effective listening skills, clear verbal and written communication.
• Fluent in English and local language - ability to communicate clearly with other teams. Fluency in spoken and written Chinese is preferred as well.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Smartsheet.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust resulting in effective working relationships across the company.
• Proactive, enthusiasm and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Willing to travel both domestically and internationally.

Company Description

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.