Senior Specialist - Footwear Quality Specialist - Busan

ON RUNNING; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Footwear Quality Assurance specialist to elevate product quality and process control. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with manufacturing partners to drive quality improvements, conduct thorough inspections, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Your expertise will be crucial in managing sustainability initiatives and responding to customer feedback for continuous product enhancement. This position, based in Busan, Korea, offers an exciting opportunity for those with a passion for excellence in footwear production. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to make an impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in footwear production quality management with a keen eye for detail.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to identify product quality risks and define actions.
• Conduct final inspections to ensure products meet high standards.

Skills

Footwear Production Quality Management

Risk Identification

Quality Improvement

Final Product Inspection

Testing & Compliance

Customer Feedback Management

Sustainability Management

Communication Skills

Job description

In short

As a Footwear Quality Assurance specialist, you will manage product quality and process control in collaboration with our manufacturing partners for the next level of On's products. You will contribute to relevant quality projects and production compliance improvements. As a key member of the Production team, your base will be in Busan, Korea, with a willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Your Mission

• Risk Identification & Action Planning: Collaborate with development and commercialization teams to identify potential product quality risks during the development stage and define appropriate follow-up actions.
• Quality Improvement: Partner with manufacturing partners to drive continuous improvement from the production trial stage, ensuring quality and efficiency meet On's standards.
• Final Product Inspection: Conduct regular final inspections following On's Manufacturing Manual to ensure all products meet high standards in appearance and functional performance.
• Testing & Compliance: Ensure all products undergo lab testing and meet physical performance and RSL requirements prior to shipment.
• Customer Feedback & Continuous Improvement: Monitor customer feedback and take corrective actions to promote ongoing product enhancement.
• Sustainability & Compliance Management: Work with manufacturing partners to manage sustainability initiatives and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Your Profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in footwear production quality management, with strong attention to detail, function, and quality.
• Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, open mindset, and a drive for excellence and differentiation.
• Ability to balance creativity, structure, and discipline in a fast-paced environment.
• This role is based in Busan, Korea, with willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.