Global Apparel QA & Compliance Leader

Duluth Trading Company; Mount Horeb (WI); Hybride; USD 135 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical plan options

Dental & Vision plans

Health Savings Account

401(k) Employer Match

Parental Leave

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Daily pay available

Employee Discount

Flexible Fridays

Onsite fitness center

Résumé du poste

Duluth Trading Company seeks a Director of QA & Compliance to lead global QA, product integrity, and regulatory programs across all product lines. Based at our headquarters near Madison, WI, this role blends in-office collaboration with a Friday remote option, guiding teams and vendors to uphold durability and safety standards.

You will drive strategy, partner across design, sourcing, and logistics, and ensure adherence to US and international regulations while pushing continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Apparel/Textile- Product Development, Quality Management or Engineering.
• 10+ years in QA/regulatory roles, ideally in US retail.
• 5+ years managing QA teams.
• 10+ years in US retail QA/compliance leadership with multi-category experience.
• 3+ years managing Fulfillment QA in US preferred.
• Proven track record implementing QA programs in global manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of global sourcing, manufacturing and TQM.
• Deep technical knowledge of apparel construction, materials, and processes.
• Knowledge of CPSC, CPSIA, Prop 65, FTC rules and global social compliance.
• Fluent in English with high integrity and leadership skills.
• ASQ/ Six Sigma certifications preferred.
• Organized, detail-oriented and collaborative with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Google applications and PLM software.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement QA and compliance strategies aligned with company objectives and customer expectations.
• Lead and manage QA systems and inspection protocols.
• Ensure consistent adherence to standards and specifications throughout manufacturing.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance product quality and reduce defects.
• Establish and maintain Total Quality Management across suppliers with inspections and evaluations.
• Partner with Tech Design and Raw Material leaders on testing protocols.
• Collaborate with third-party labs for inspections when needed.
• Strengthen supplier relationships to meet safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Develop and lead a QA team; provide training to uphold high quality standards.
• Define and own the factory certification program.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development, sourcing, and logistics.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and root causes; enforce CAPA with suppliers.
• Evaluate and enhance Supplier QA Scorecard and KPI.
• Implement compliance programs for US and international trade mandates.
• Manage Product Safety protocol and social/environmental audits.
• Lead FC audit teams for inbound shipment audits.
• Manage quality and labor chargebacks for supplier issues.
• Execute local re-work projects when needed.

Connaissances

Quality assurance leadership

Regulatory compliance

Global sourcing

TQM knowledge

Leadership & communication

Six Sigma / Lean

PLM software

Google applications

US work authorization

Fulfillment QA leadership

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Apparel/ Textile- Product Development, Quality Management or Engineering

Description du poste

Duluth Trading Company seeks a Director of QA & Compliance to lead global QA, product integrity, and regulatory programs across all product lines. Based at our headquarters near Madison, WI, this role blends in-office collaboration with a Friday remote option, guiding teams and vendors to uphold durability and safety standards.

You will drive strategy, partner across design, sourcing, and logistics, and ensure adherence to US and international regulations while pushing continuous improvement