About Us

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women's, men's and kid's apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company's future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

Leadership in QA for apparel operations management, KPI management, team building, SOP development, customer engagement, team performance management, vendor/factory training, Social Compliance and CTPAT, budget control. Ensure right quality, right vendor and on time delivery.

Lead regional teams to drive execution to meet or exceed customers quality requirements and to comply with country specific regulatory requirements
Develop and manage KPI to drive operational excellence
Develop standard operating procedures and processes
Develop vendor/supplier scorecard based on established KPI and metrics to drive continuous improvement
Champion performance management to develop teams and to build succession plan
Develop vendor/factory training program with an objective to enable vendor/factory self-sufficient and self-certification in the long term
Partner with US Compliance/Legal and customers to support field audit in Social Compliance, CTPAT and Sustainable related initiatives. Drive CAP implementation at factory site
Support QA Apps system development to drive efficiency during inspection process and to facilitate data capturing and management reporting
Engage relevant stakeholders in business internally and externally to build working relationships
Engage relevant stakeholders in business internally and externally to deal with difficult situations where joint intervention and decision is required
Manage divisional budget

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

Additional Requirements

15+ years of working experience in quality assurance / compliance / engineering / manufacturing of which 5 years in senior management role
Knowledge of the latest quality management and good manufacturing practices
Capable of multi-tasking with analytical mindset, details oriented and embracing diversity
Degree in Textile Engineering, Chemical Technology, Material Science, Engineering or related fields
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Inspectorio

Competency Requirements

Leadership Commitments:

Inspire Others
Grow Talent
Promote Belonging
Spark Ownership

Behavioral Competencies:

Decision Making.
Communication.
Collaboration.
Conflict Management and Problem Solving.
Driving Execution.

Language Proficiency:

Fluent in: English; Mandarin and Cantonese is a plus

Specific Working Conditions

Frequency of Travel: As required.

Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.

Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Director, QA (Apparel)