QC Manager, Cookware/Kitchenware
Core
Oversee factory audits and end-to-end inspections for hardgoods (cookware/kitchenware) to ensure global supply chain products meet high quality benchmarks.
Role type
Senior IC quality control manager (manufacturing)
Builds
Hardgoods (cookware, kitchenware, furniture, lighting) for direct-to-consumer retail
Domain
Consumer goods manufacturing / Retail
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Quality control methodologies, root cause analysis, factory audit management, inspection planning, non-conformance reporting, manufacturing process knowledge, supplier quality management, data analysis, problem-solving, documentation management
Preferred skills
Consumer goods industry experience, retail industry experience, field quality experience
Technologies
Quality control tools, inspection software, documentation systems
Responsibilities
Oversee QC operations at factories including raw materials, in-process, and finished goods inspections; Provide guidance to manufacturing partners on in-line production quality control and continuous improvement; Investigate and address quality-related issues including customer complaints; Prepare and submit reports on quality control activities; Ensure factories comply with company standards and good documentation practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC