Key Purpose of the Job: ? Ensure Vans quality standards, delivery timelines an d customer requirements are accomplished ? Manage all pre-production an d production related activities in the nominated vendor to ensure that production quality is being maintained to Vans standards an d that On Time Performance obligations are being met ? Executes Vans Production Ops. strategic initiatives captured on OGSM such as: PRIDE, Responsible Sourcing an d METS ? Conduct in process inspection of factory incoming materials, cutting, stitching an d assembly departments ? Conduct Final Quality Audit of finished product per AQL criteria Key Areas of Responsibility ? Supports Vans Production Manager to manage daily activities in the assigned factory ? Supervise an d evaluate the competencies of Certified Factory Auditor （s） under his/her structure on a regular basis an d provides prompt feedback an d guidance to drive high performance an d improvement in competencies ? Execute T4 trials alongside with Commercialization Team to ensure Vans standards an d requirements for the engineering an d manufacturing of footwear ? Manage production related activities within his/her assigned factory to ensure that production quality is being maintained to Vans standards an d that On Time Performance obligations are being met. ? Develop communication skills to deal with other departments such as: PRIDE/Lab along with factory teams to execute mass production ? Ensure Vendor conducts physical test following VF required standards accurately an d correctly. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Commercialization ? Execute T4 trial alongside with Commercialization Team ensuring vendor’s adherence to Vans quality standards Production & Quality ? Execute Vans OGSM strategic initiatives such as: CSR Internal Checklist, PRIDE Internal Audit an d OG Mold Audit. ? Lead an d manage Certified Factory Auditor （s） in the designated factory （s） ? Evaluate CFA adherence to Vans quality standards by executing Weekly Calibration, an d Shadow Audit. ? Make day to day decisions within defined scope, acＣount for production area with defined scope of responsibilities.
