We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality & Technical Lead to join our Production team based in our Factory in South Shields. You will be responsible for coordinating and controlling all aspects of Quality Assurance / Quality Control to agreed standards. The successful candidate will ensure the development and sealing processes are followed correctly as well as supporting the skills development programme including instructing of operators on new jobs., Safety

Ensure that Health & Safety policies are adhered to.
Ensure that Safe Working Procedures are implemented as part of any training undertaken.
Control and coordinate Quality Technicians team resource to:
Control and coordinate training of operators to required quality and performance standards.
Work closely with Production Engineering, Team Leaders and Factory Management on cost reduction and process improvements, to reduce overall costs and improve operator performance.
Drive a continuous improvement culture in the Quality Tech team.
Control and coordinate the accurate and detailed manufacture of sample garments through best practice, to meet Quality Standards and seasonal critical paths.
Assist and participate with the Production Team Leaders and Operators in the process of new style introduction, to agreed standards.
Control and coordinate BOM and Specification changes ensuring production team are briefed and changes actioned in a timely manner.
Develop new skills and techniques and introduce to the production unit.
Perform duties as acting Team Leader to cover absence and holidays of Team Leader.
Working closely with the Team Leader, ensure delivery of quality function, training and acting Team Leader is carried out in a manner that ensures a motivated and effective team in line with Vision, Mission and Values.
Control and coordinate the training of new staff in line with recruitment plans.
Undertake any other reasonable activity, as may be required by senior management.

Proven and demonstrable experience within a sewing and manufacturing environment, in a QA / QC role is essential.
Can demonstrate the ability to use a varied range of machinery and equipment in the production of outerwear garments.
Internal moderation.
Relevant Manufacturing NVQ Level 3 desirable.
Logical, proactive, problem-solving approach.
Advanced in the construction and machining of garments.
Advanced in Quality Assurance / Quality Control principles and standards.
Coaching and training ability.
Basic understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
Basic line balancing knowledge.
Basic PC skills (Excel, Outlook, PDM).
Good people skills.
Decision maker.
Ability to work under pressure, within closely managed targets and deadlines.
Good communication skills.
Team player.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Self-motivated.
Provide accurate information with attention to detail.
Competent in handling numerical data.
Adopts a continuous improvement approach in Products and Processes.
Eye for detail.

Staff Discount
Staff Shop
Healthcare Cash Plan
Free onsite parking
Wellbeing support
Subsidised canteen
20 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
Condensed working week 36 hours Mon-Thurs
Access to training and development activities to support your career development

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