Sweater Technician

This role is being posted on behalf of The Children's Place (Hong Kong) Limited. This is a self-employed consultant role and the successful candidate will be providing services to The Children's Place (Hong Kong) Limited.

Key Accountabilities:

• Networks with vendors/factories and the Sourcing/Merchandising teams to conduct a preliminary inspection on the products at the pre-production stage
• Participates in Pre-Production Meetings to review Tech. Packs and Ticketing Reports
• Good prevention, problem solving skill; a solution provider
• Skills in risk assessment, factory evaluation and effective CAP follow-up to help factory improve their system
• Provide answers to queries from colleagues and vendors in professional manner, and conducts follow-up work promptly
• Addresses any issues promptly pertaining to product safety, engineering or technology and prevents confirmation of bulk production
• Supports the department's change of focus from Quality Control to Quality Engineering and Product Technology
• Conducts factory visits to provide guidance and counseling as required
• Diligently conducts follow-ups with factory production supervisors to check on the status of corrective action
• Promptly advises necessary Product Technology & Quality Assurance colleagues of any suspected non-compliances with vendors/factories
• Conducts factory inspection visits to review the standards of the operation, and take necessary action to ensure product safety, quality and compliance of our products at the production factory
• Identifies training opportunities for vendors, factories and colleagues
• Conducts relevant workshops and seminars on product inspection
• Participates in relevant industry training in Product Technology, Safety Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Compliance

Education and Experience:

• At least 2 years working experience in Apparel Industry: Manufacturing, Product Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Inspection, Factory Audit, or similar field
• Related education or training experience
• Comprehensive background in factory or apparel (Sweater) inspection
• Comprehensive knowledge of Product Technology and Safety Standards in sweater category
• Experience in childrenswear productions would be an advantage
• Ability to quickly identify production, product technology, or product safety problem areas and quickly recommend solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Good command of both verbal and written English and local language
• Possess a strong attention to detail and time management