Qa Coordinator (Garments) Jobs

Company Description

Canada Goose isn't like anything else. We've built something great, something special - an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose, you're part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.

Here, opportunities are everywhere - to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they're yours for the taking.

The Quality Assurance Coordinator, External is responsible for supporting and auditing the company’s external contractors with supporting their quality concerns. The Coordinator is responsible to visit multiple contractors daily to collect and analyze data, create, and share reports to ensure continuous improvement. The QA Coordinator follows Canada Goose’s performance standards, procedures, and audit controls to meet the QA department and CG business requirements and must be capable of multi-tasking autonomously while working in a team environment to perform tasks cross-functionally.

What You'll Do:

• Use quality expertise to provide technical assistance to manufacturing departments, investigate and provide feedback on quality concerns.
• In times of high volume, Support the Scarborough Team and Distribution Center.
• Must be proactive and take accountability for assigned ad hoc projects.
• Inspect and provide improvement suggestions on reference samples and pre-production samples to various stakeholders.
• Guide and train inspection work teams to promote and maintain acceptable levels of quality.
• Audit the contractors on CG corporate policies and SOPs.
• Collect and analyze inspection data, initiate corrective action reports, and lead meetings to deal with non-conformance.
• Update and maintain Quality Assurance SOP’s, manufacturing processes, manuals, and instructional tools
• Responsible to audit and release finished goods at up to 8 contractors to ensure production is up to CG standards.
• Provide regular feedback to Quality Leaders regarding garment and contractor performance.
• Ensure contractors are following up on non-conformance reports and implementing quality preventative measures.
• Work cross-functionally with related departments to find solutions to quality concerns/CAPA’s and continuously improve the quality of CG products.
• Continuous cross-departmental support to manufacturing, product development/ product engineering, sales, warranty, customer service and marketing

About You:

• Strong knowledge of garment construction and patternmaking
• 2 years of experience in the Garment Industry.
• Understanding of Technical Packages (manuals)
• Ability to work as both a team player and autonomously on the road.
• University-level degree or equivalent
• Strong MS Office skills
• Degree in Fashion/Textiles Manufacturing preferred
• Excellent written and verbal English skills
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to multi-task
• Action and Goal-oriented, innovative, able to meet targets by planning while employing logic and ingenuity.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills ensuring effective teamwork and relations with all levels of the organization.
• Must have a vehicle and valida driver’s licenlicense
• Understanding manufacturing processes within the garment industry
• Ability to prioritize and handle challenges

Additional Information

What’s in it For You?

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
• A company built on Canadian roots and heritage
• Opportunities for career growth through numerous internal and external programs
• Be a part of CG Gives. Donation matching and paid volunteer time to help the organizations you care about
• Recognize and be recognized by your peers with our Goose Rewards & ICON Rewards
• Your work is recognized with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program

We believe in the power of inclusion and are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work everyday. We believe every one of our team members enriches our diversity by exposing us to varying ways to understand the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, produce, and deliver great products and service. Our different perspectives are what enable us to create, dream and live in the open.

Canada Goose is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

There are multiple ways to interview with us! If you require any interview accommodation for your interview, please e-mail us at [email protected].