Quality Assurance Manager & Product Technician, WW Sweaters

Ralph Lauren; Italia; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ralph Lauren is seeking a skilled production professional to manage and oversee the production process, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards are met. Candidates should have 4-6 years of experience in the production field, with strong analytical and communication skills. The role involves collaboration with vendors, monitoring approvals, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, requiring excellent organizational abilities and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Competenze

• 4-6 years of experience in production-related area.
• Good knowledge of the sweaters category.
• Knowledge of production trade regulations and testing protocol.
• Detailed and accuracy-oriented.
• Strong ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Mansioni

• Work with product development identifying issues after hand-off meetings.
• Monitor and track approvals throughout the production process.
• Anticipate issues impacting delivery and prices.
• Work with vendors proposing new material quality in case of delay or target price.
• Attend fittings and monitor the fit approval process.
• Provide planning information to the QA team for audits.
• Assist in preparing for weekly meetings.

Conoscenze

Production knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Microsoft Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
§ Work with product development identifying any issues after hand-off meetings e.g. long lead times, minimums issues that mills might not be able to achieve § Monitor and track approvals throughout the production process § Work proactively, anticipating any issues that may impact delivery and prices § Work with the vendors proposing new material quality in case of delay or target price § Attend fittings and monitor fit approval process § Give all measurements to proto, fit samples, pre-production samples and graded measurements for stock § Understand and analyze implications of fit changes § Planning production finished garments § Ensure that the planning is on time by constant verbal communications and going to the vendors § In charge with updating US share drive with most updated information § Provide QA team with planning information in order to arrange final audits at vendors in a timely manner § Assist in preparing for weekly meetings with the team

Experience, Skills & Knowledge
§ 4-6 years of experience in production related area § Good knowledge of sweaters category § Knowledge of production trade regulations, testing protocol, product integrity, production cycle timeline § Excellent follow-up and organization skills § Detail and accuracy oriented § Strong analytical skills § Strong ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. § Strong communication skills and flexibility with internal and external partners. § Problem solving and results-oriented personality § Ability to manage and oversee a team § Ability to negotiate § Advanced Microsoft Excel skills