Head of Footwear Quality
Head of Footwear Quality
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Job Description
Our client a globally recognized Swiss footwear and sportswear brand is seeking an experienced and driven Head of Footwear Quality in Vietnam to lead quality strategy and across their global product portfolio. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving quality initiatives implementing global standards and ensuring compliance across all footwear product categories.
Main responsibilities
- Develop implement and maintain robust quality standards for all footwear products across global markets.
- Ensure all products meet internal quality benchmarks compliance regulations and customer expectations
- Collaborate with global crossfunctional teams including Product Development Manufacturing Sourcing and Quality Assurance teams in Zurich and other onsite quality teams worldwide.
- Oversee product compliance and testing protocols ensuring alignment with international standards.
- Manage quality risk assessments identify root causes of quality issues and implement effective preventive measures
- Lead qualityrelated audits assessments and improvement initiatives with suppliers and production partners.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent application of quality plans and standards
- Stay current with industry trends regulations and best practices to drive innovation in quality management.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality Management or a related field; a Masters degree is a plus.
- At least 10 years of quality management experience in highperformance consumer products with a strong focus on footwear products.
- Proven experience in setting and executing quality standards in global manufacturing environments.
- Strong track record in crossfunctional collaboration with international teams.
- Deep understanding of product testing compliance and risk management processes.
- Excellent analytical problemsolving and communication skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and a drive for manufacturing excellence.
- Native to a complex reporting organization you are highly collaborative
- Willingness to travel frequently (the role is based in Vietnam with regular travel to Zurich Indonesia and China).
- Fluent in English
Employment Type
Full Time
