JOB SUMMARY

Ensure all kinds of incoming raw materials and outsourced components meet quality standards and packing specification according to production schedule.  Continuously work to improve the quality control process and inspection skills for raw material and outsourced components. To develop and implement quality control programs to achieve the quality goal. Manage all raw material and outsourced components QC inspectors as well as lab room staffs within an assigned facility in such a manner that fosters teamwork while increasing productivity and efficiency.

1. Manage, train and develop the skills/knowledge of the following Millennium  Teams:

Fabric, Leather, Component, UPH RM and Casegood RM Internal QC Team

Millennium Lab Room Team

1. Create and implement quality standards agreed by relative departments;
2. Create and implement systems and standard operating procedures for following Millennium teams:

Fabric, Leather, Component, UPH RM and Casegood RM Internal QC Team

Millennium Lab Room Team

1. Work closely with relative teams to ensure that the incoming raw material and outsourced components meet the expectations of Ashley’s customers;
2. Work closely with the Development and Purchasing to manage and expand  raw material capacity with existing and potential new material supplier in Asia;
3. Manage the lab room on daily basis;   
4. Successfully complete all projects assigned within the timeframes specified, lead cross functional teams in solving quality and other operational issues, recommend improvements in qulaity control audit methods, equipment, people, and working conditions to meet business goals;
5. Develop the quality control program by following the quality issues alerted  by customers;
6. Reply the customer alert, set up and implement improvement countermeasures to ensure customer’s satisfaction;
7. Manage labor, attendance time, work discipline of above mentioned teams;
8. Improve the performance of all above mentioned teams;
9. Quality statistics analysis, quality measurements analysis, implement action plans to improve quality;
10. Provide training to Quality departments to improve quality performance;
11. Inspect and propagandize the company policy, culture and supervise employee discipline;
12. Participating in constructing and optimizing organization of the raw material QC teams;
13. Encourage employees toward IDEA contributions
14. Protect assets and loss prevention
15. Ensure machine and services are produced efficiently and on time.
16. Inspect and manage 6S and 8 Wastes
17. Lead the important customer visits and professional presentation
18. Work proactively with CQI on lead projects and kaizen projects
19. Perform regular and periodic employee meetings to communicate company culture, build employee commitment and loyalty
20. Build workforce focused on lean manufacturing, continuous improvement on productivity, thru-put and cost reduction
21. Take ownership of workers’ concerns and lead the resolution of workers dissatisfaction and any work stoppages

Manage the activities of all Raw Material QC team and outsourced components QC team including quality lab in Millennium, and fully utilize the support of all departments to meet QC department objectives. Responsible for manufacturing high quality raw material and products on time.

1. Education

Bachelor degree or above, must have experience in at least one of below industries: textiles, cut&sew manufacturing, case good Quality, Bedding, Pu components 

1. Experience

•  Over 10 years experience in managing a manufacturing or QC department in sizable cut & Sew, upholstery or casegood factory
• Familiar with all UPH or casegood related RM knowledge
• At Least 3 year experience on managerial position

1. Knowledge of:

• Quality tools
• ISO system
• Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Statistical process control
• 6 Sigma concept
• Theory of organization behavior

1. Skills and Abilities:

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent decision-making and follow-through skills

Ability to communicate with all organizational levels

Skilled in conflict management and resolution

Skilled in prioritizing multiple directives within changing work demands

Skilled in problem solving

Skilled in computer software such as Excel, Word, PP and EMAIL

Fluent with both oral and written English

• Computer with MS OFFICE
• Measuring Equipment such as inch card
• Copier
• Cell Phone

1. Mental Effort

• The ability to maintain a concentrated effort over extended periods of time.
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail

1. Physical Requirements

• Good ocular for colors and shades
• Stands and walks/moves to different locations as needed

1. Working Conditions

Involves working in general manufacturing conditions where there are frequently moving products.  These conditions also include working in an area where there is moderate noise from the manufacturing processes present and without air conditioning.