Senior Supervisor, Quality Control
Type: Permanent
Location: Almelo Distribution Centre and Offices, The Netherlands
Company: VF Corporation - The Global fashion and apparel organisation!
VF Corporation is more than the world's largest apparel company. A dynamic global player, VF represents lifestyle brands such as The North Face, Kipling, Vans, Napapijri, Smartwool, Eastpak and Timberland!
Let's talk about the role...
The Senior Supervisor, Quality Control position, is a key position for the EMEA Supply Chain at VF Corporation.
Responsible for leading inbound inspections and rework operations, ensuring that all incoming VF products meet company and brand quality standards.
The role oversees the Inbound Quality Auditor team, manages third-party rework processes, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inspection accuracy, process efficiency, and compliance within the Distribution Centre.
How you will make a difference...
Our leadership role is a varied position that covers a variety of duties and responsibilities, including...
- Supervising daily inbound inspections to achieve 100% audit coverage and operational compliance
- Utilising predictive analysis for resource and workforce planning
- Managing rework operations with third-party providers, ensuring documentation and quality control
- Overseeing Quality/Rework POs in SAP, Coupa, PKMS, Enovia, and Flex-PLM systems
- Tracking inspection results, rework progress, and cost performance within SLA timelines
- Leading defect analysis, calibration, and shadow audits to maintain inspection consistency
- Developing and enforcing standardised Quality SOPs and inspection procedures
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inspection efficiency and reduce defects
- Coaching and manage the Quality Auditor team to strengthen technical and operational capability
- Partnering with cross-functional and logistics teams to resolve quality issues and support DC operations
Skills for Success...
We are seeking someone who can bring the following skills and experience, or perhaps has the potential to learn and develop their knowledge and ability in these areas
- Strong technical knowledge of inspection processes and quality systems
- Proven leadership and team development skills
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and data-driven decision-making
- Continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset
- Effective collaboration and communication across functions, in both English and Dutch due to the international environment that you'll be working in
- A degree or qualification in engineering, Quality, or Supply Chain Management
- Solid experience in quality or inspection, as well as a proven track record in a supervisory role, leading from the front!
- IT skills, perhaps with previous exposure to systems such as SAP, Coupa, PKMS, Enovia, and Flex-PLM systems
- Knowledge of ISO standards and quality management principles
- Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity
As a goal-oriented, performance-driven company, we strive to create a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our employees so they can be their true selves at work every day.
What's in it for you...
We are committed to unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. Therefore, we offer comprehensive benefits that promote the mental, physical and financial well-being of all VF employees. When it comes to benefits, we are the total package:
- A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
- An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
- Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization
- 50% discount on all VF brands
- Pension plan
- Health cover
- Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks
- Free secure onsite parking and transportation allowances for travel to work
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.
If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would love to hear from you!
We have just one question.... Are you in???
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