Quality Assurance Coordinator

**Location**:
CGW1

Address:
365 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 0E5 Canada

Job Title:
Quality Assurance Coordinator

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.

Position Overview:
The Quality Assurance Coordinator is responsible for supporting and auditing Canada Goose facilities and supporting their quality concerns. The coordinator is responsible for collecting and analyzing data and creating and sharing 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.
- Monitor production line and inspect critical operations to make sure CG Quality standards are being met by production team.
- Work cross-functionally with related departments to find solutions to quality concerns/CAPAs and continuously improve the quality of CG products.
- Implement Continuous Improvement projects (Kaizens) cross-departmental to support manufacturing, product development/ product engineering, sales, warranty, customer service and marketing
- Responsible for auditing and releasing finished goods, ensuring production is up to CG standards.
- Inspect and provide improvement suggestions on reference samples and pre-production samples to various stakeholders.
- Collect and analyze inspection data, initiate corrective action reports, and lead meetings to deal with non-conformance.
- Ensure the respective CG facility follows up on the operator report and implements quality preventative measures.
- Audit the facility on CG corporate policies and SOPs; Monthly QA Audit, Metal needle pin management and down audit)
- Provide regular feedback to Quality Leaders regarding garment performance.
- Update and maintain Quality Assurance SOPs manufacturing processes, manuals, and instructional tools
- Provide Quality Control with Inspection tools (Production line layout, STWs and more)
- Guide and train inspection work teams to promote and maintain acceptable levels of quality. Train Quality Control Inspectors and End of Line Inspectors
- Monitor QC and End of line Inspector performance.
- Must be proactive and take accountability for assigned ad hoc projects.
- Collect data, update reports, and communicate with appropriate teams; provide feedback to the production team and take corrective action to improve quality
- Other duties as assigned

**Let's Talk About You**:

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

**Working Conditions**:

- Manufacturing environment

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

We believe in the power of inclusion and are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment