Quality Assurance Supervisor

Company Overview

National Logistics Services (NLS) is Canadas leading retail logistics provider for global lifestyle brands including apparel footwear accessories and sporting goods. NLSs well-established Canadian retail relationships transportation partnerships and infrastructure provide our internationally recognized clients with a significant advantage for reaching and serving consumers in Canada and beyond through wholesale brick-and-mortar and e-commerce channels.

Why work for NLS

Our people are the driving force behind our culture and we embrace our P.I.E.C.E values every day. At NLS you can contribute new ideas and are empowered to do so. Joining Canadas leading retail logistics provider can provide opportunities that you may have never considered. With our continued expansion into new markets and new supply chain capabilities our future is one of growth and opportunity.

Purpose

The Quality Assurance Supervisor is accountable for leading and executing the clients quality inspection and control processes for inbound orders and on-hand inventory within NLS. This role leads the clients QA standards manages daily inspection operations and communication addition the Supervisor is the primary liaison between the clients QA stakeholders Operations and the Client Services teams. The Supervisor ensures compliance with our clients standards and drives operational excellence through accurate reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the quality control process for inbound POs in line with the clients standards providing oversight and guidance to the QA team
• Conduct inspections of inbound purchase orders and perform ongoing inventory audits in accordance with AQL standards
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of inspection results into the QC App for all orders
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients QA team internal team members and customer service for all quality-related matters
• Lead ongoing quality audits of on-hand inventory aligning with the U.S. DC processes to conduct daily/weekly audits
• Complete physical audits (e.g. discoloration crystals workmanship defects packaging integrity) and input results into the QC App
• Communicate findings to client stakeholders and drive follow-up actions
• Coordinate handling of product samples to verify product accuracy and support ad hoc quality checks as requested
• Arrange shipment of requested samples of failed inventory to US and overseas partners as requested by QA team
• Coordinate remediation/rework projects to include leading on-site repairs and coordinating shipment to an approved vendor and receiving returning remediated product
• Build and maintain inspection guides defect libraries and calibration routines to keep team aligned
• Complete administrative tasks as assigned by the clients QA team including reporting documentation updates and audit support
• Regularly train coach and lead team members on inspection procedures audit processes and compliance requirements to ensure consistent defect identification
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) to align with clients QA standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of quality assurance experience in warehousing manufacturing or supply chain environments preferably in footwear or apparel
• Hands-on experience with inbound inspections AQL-based sampling non-conformance reporting and inventory audit routines
• Must be able to travel periodically to clients U.S. DCs for training with the clients QA team and implement learnings locally
• Strong ability to interpret and enforce client quality standards and defect criteria
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to oversee and support team activities
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel Power BI and quality control applications
• Excellent attention to detail organizational skills and communication abilities
• Ability to make informed decisions on quality issues and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

*This is a new position introduced to support current business requirements.
Salary Range: $50000$70000 a year

Ready to bring your PIECE

National Logistics Services (NLS) is Canadas leading retail logistics provider for global lifestyle brands including apparel footwear accessories and sporting goods. NLS welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including visible minorities Aboriginal People and persons with disabilities. NLS is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. To request any accommodation you may require to participate in the recruitment process (including alternative formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) contact Human Resources to discuss your needs.