QA Auditor

Carter’s, Inc. is the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel exclusively for babies and young children. The Company owns the Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh brands, two of the most recognized brands in the marketplace. These brands are sold in leading department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers domestically and internationally. They are also sold through more than 1,000 Company-operated stores in the United States, Canada, and Mexico and online at www.carters.com, www.oshkosh.com, www.cartersoshkosh.ca, and www.carters.com.mx. The Company’s Child of Mine brand is available at Walmart, its Just One You brand is available at Target, and its Simple Joys brand is available on Amazon. The Company also owns Skip Hop, a global lifestyle brand for families with young children. Carter’s is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Additional information may be found at www.carters.com.

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SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT

• Make sure the KPI of the Observed Quality Level (OQL) is maintained below the given target with stability to meet the defined Accepted Quality Level (AQL).
• Monitor the effectiveness of the supplier’s Quality Management System (QMS) and provide insight to the line manager for necessary development areas.
• Monitor supplier's top three defects and relevant reports, root cause analysis, and corrective actions then involve optimizing with proper coaching and guiding to all stakeholders.
• Work with line manager to initiate and follow up CAPs for necessary improvement areas for quality, product safety, process management, and general.

WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT OF ASSIGNED FACTORIES

• Monitor the workload of assigned factories on a weekly and monthly basis and update the line manager on the feasibility of executing assigned work
• Make sure all necessary events of PPM, Inline audits, and Final Inspections are executed on time

MONITOR CERTIFIED AUDITORS (CA) and CA PROGRAMS IN ASSIGNED FACTORIES

• Monitor the quantity and quality of the work of the CAs
• Train and Coach CAs from time to time to update them on all of Carter’s ongoing changes
• Follow up all report updates Flex PLM by CAs and make sure all is done in right and on time
• Work closely with CAs and guide them to follow Carter’s standards
• Constantly update the line manager about the CAs status of assigned factories

PRE-PRODUCTION MEETING (PPM)

• Monitor factory production and schedule to make sure PPM is carried out for all necessary styles based on risk assessment.
• Make sure all product safety concerns/elements (Prong ring fasteners, buttons, buttons, studs, bows, draw codes, appliques etc.)   are addressed to meet standards at the pre-production level to secure the bulk production and its consistency.

FINAL (AQL) SHIPMENT PRODUCT AUDITS AND CORRELATION AUDITS

• Review factory audit scheduling requests to confirm schedule planning and carry out at least 20% of Correlation audits against the total CA audits
• Both product-construction audit and packaging audit are to be completed; combined PO/line audits are to be done as much as possible depending on factory production.
• Ensure same-day notification of any failed audit to designated CGS management.
• Involve following up on all rechecks for failed audits and ensuring rechecks are done in the right manner with the right corrective actions and product quality is not compromised.
• Execute all system updates on time

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL   ACTIVITIES 

• Upon request from the line, the manager extends cooperation to work collaboratively with Cooperate Social Responsibility (CSR) team, the Manufacturing excellence team (ME), the Product integrity team, and the sourcing/merchandising team.
• Hand-select bulk garments in the factory for any special purpose as identified by CGS Management.
• Review and respond to e-mails that impact respective PO/Lines or factories covered.
• Report important observations or changes to factory situations regarding management, customer base, equipment investments, capacity expansion, etc.
• Be flexible to meet assignments and travel requirements to support CGS Quality Objectives.

Prior work experience and educational requirements

• 5 years relevant experience in garment inspection, kids wear will be highly advantage
• Knowledge of computer /word/excel/ ESPS
• Excellent communication skills in spoken/written English
• High Scholl graduate
• Willing to travel