Assistant Team Leader - Quality and Compliance- Maternity Cover

INTRODUCTION

Founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, Burberry is a global luxury brand with a distinctly British attitude. We are a global business with an extensive network of both owned and franchised stores across EMEIA, Asia Pacific and Americas. We are digital pioneers, and innovative technology underpins every aspect of our business, from product design to distribution and marketing. We believe that modern luxury means being socially and environmentally responsible; this mindset is core to our business and key to our long-term success.

JOB PURPOSE

To be part of Internal manufacturing Engineering & Quality team engaged in delivering the highest standard of product to our customers, to protect product standards and strive for continuous improvements in methods/ways of working directed at adding maximum value with minimum cost.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To perform and support the management of QA operations across both shifts - AQL final good process & compliance role.
• To support & train the QC & QA team ensuring core competencies are developed across the group
• To ensure appropriate Quality standards are set and maintained in all inspection operations in order to target a "right first time" quality goal.
• To effectively manage and support in developing the team performance, maintaining a high standard of communication.
• Ensure all Materials are inspected on a weekly basis and departmental reports are updated
• Liaise with the Technical and Production Department to identify the required standard for each product,
• To work cooperatively with others, creating and maintaining team spirit/morale within and across the factory to achieve a common goal.
• To effectively monitor and improve customer service standards.
• Ensure the company health and safety policy is followed by all operators within the section, and maintain the required levels of housekeeping.
• To role model the company values and support corporate and factory policy and objectives.
• To carry out any other departmental duties and initiatives as required.
• Able to drive and have access to car to support Aftercare project where required

PERSONAL PROFILE

• University graduate preferably in Textile, Apparel, Design, Garment Technology
• Professional working experience
• Very good IT and Microsoft office tools knowledge and working experience.
• Preferably Previous quality experience & Apparel Technical Knowledge
• Highly Motivated with leadership skills
• Team management & delegation skills
• Able to prioritise and manage own workload
• Friendly approachable nature
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach to tasks