Quality Assurance Inspector

Kontoor Brands, Inc.; Lahore; On-site; PKR 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Kontoor Brands, Inc. in Lahore seeks a qualified Quality Inspector to ensure shipped products meet Kontoor quality requirements and deadlines.

Graduation in Textile Engineering is preferred; knowledge of Denim and Non-Denim products is a strong advantage. Expect 80% travel and collaboration with QA and Merchandising teams to uphold quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering from a reputed university.
• Solid knowledge of Denim and Non-Denim products is a strong advantage.
• Experience in factory and buying/trading house settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• To assure all factory assigned QC are well trained and qualified to conduct inspection of Kontoor products.
• To provide quality guidelines to all QA and factory assigned QC and provide technical advice to QA and factory assigned QC.
• Monitor productions closely and provide technical support when needed to ensure quality meets specifications and that there is no quality claim.
• Conduct statistic audit. Fill out inspection report in every production stage.
• Obtain accurate information from merchandisers.
• Ensure all vendors follow company’s Team of Engagement, Vendor Code of Conduct and other rules and regulations.
• Communicating proactively, effectively and as often as necessary with all personnel in the QA and Merchandising Team.
• Follow up on all production and keep merchandising team informed the progress.
• To establish a good relationship with factory to facilitate problem solving and effective.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Effective communication

Can-do attitude

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team player

English proficiency

Local language fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Textile Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ABOUT KONTOOR BRANDS INC.

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. We design, manufacture and distribute superior high-quality products that look good, fit right, and are crafted with sensitivity to our planet to give people around the world the freedom and confidence to express themselves.

Our global community spans diverse markets and functions, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, performance, and entrepreneurial spirit. We are looking for inclusive, humble, creative, and forward-looking individuals with a passion for developing innovative apparel products, accessories, and solutions that are meaningful and purposeful for consumers and employees.

For more information, visit https://www.kontoorbrands.com/

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

To carry out quality inspection to ensure the shipped products conform Kontoor quality requirement and timely execution.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Include but not limited to

• To assure all factory assigned QC are well trained and qualified to conduct inspection of Kontoor products.
• To provide quality guidelines to all QA and factory assigned QC and provide technical advice to QA and factory assigned QC.
• Monitor productions closely and provide technical support when needed to ensure quality meets specifications and that there is no quality claim. Problem shooting if encounter in the production.
• Conduct statistic audit. Fill out inspection report in every production stage.
• Obtain accurate information from merchandisers.
• Ensure all vendors follow company’s Team of Engagement, Vendor Code of Conduct and other rules and regulations.
• Communicating proactively, effectively and as often as necessary with all personnel in the QA and Merchandising Team.
• Follow up on all production and keep merchandising team informed the progress.
• To establish a good relationship with factory to facilitate problem solving and effective.

Note: Graduation in Textile/Apparel is preferred, along with experience in both factory and buying/trading house settings. Solid knowledge of Denim and Non-Denim products is a strong advantage.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

Include but not limited to

Skills:

• Self motivated and well disciplined to follow company SOP
• Able to work independently and act proactively
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Able to communicate effectively with internal functions, vendor's laundry team
• Confident with "Can do" attitude
• Good interpersonal skill
• Language Proficiency: English and local language fluency in both oral and writing

Competency Required:

• Interpersonal Skills
• Diversity
• Professionalism.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Change Management
• Time Management Skills
• Team Player
• Job Knowledge
• Customer Focus

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering from a reputed university.

SPECIFIC WORKING CONDITIONS (if any)

Include but not limited to

• Frequency of Travel: 80%
• External communication required: 80%

Major Challenges for this role:

Carry out garment quality inspection to ensure the shipped products conform the quality requirement and timely execution.

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to fit your lifestyle, crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs, both now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing. We also provide flexible work arrangement options to help eligible employees achieve a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives.

Our Kontoor D&I Mission

At Kontoor, we believe that D&I is a key enabler to a culture that empowers us to work with passion and confidence, shaping our brand and future.

Our Kontoor D&I Commitment

• Create a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents
• Ensure an equitable environment that attracts & promotes diverse workforce
• Foster inclusivity, ensuring employees feel they can bring their whole selves to work