Licensing Facility Auditor (closed)

Charlotte, NC
$70-90k compensation
Recruiter Comment: Licensing Facility Auditor - kristi@stcsearch.com
Job Description

 

Job Title: Licensing Facility Auditor

Department: Global Brand Licensing | Reports To: Director, Licensing Operations

Location: Charlotte, NC | Will assist with Relocation

Salary: $70-90k

SUMMARY

This position audits licensee and/or supplier factories for adequacy of certifications, manufacturing processes, and quality procedures in according to company standards. The candidate is required to identify, document and communicate non-compliances with Company standards to the Global Brand Licensing team.  This position will also perform product quality evaluations and testing. The candidate will communicate both written and verbally with global brand licensing customers on a regular bases. The candidate is expected to become certified as a factory auditor after training under the Company program. This position requires international travel, approximately 30%.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ·        Evaluate and test licensed products to insure the product complies with Company standards. ·        Conduct pre-audits to prepare factories for on-site audits and determine scope of each engagement. ·        Perform Licensee and/or Supplier factory audits per the Company Quality System Standard. ·        Report non-compliance to Company Brand Guidelines in regards to use of logo and trademark on the licensed product. ·        Prepare factory audit reports in accordance to the Company GSQA Standards.
  • Develop and coordinate factory audit schedule for third party provider – Intertek.
  • Manage activities of auditor based in China.
·        Inspect supplier quality system and records to ensure products are maintained at the expected quality levels. ·        Perform Supplier Authorizations for Licensee companies and assist in preparing the required contact documents. ·        Report to the Global Brand Licensing team any observations or information obtained during an audit that could aid in licensee growth or new business opportunities.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an industrial related field.
  • 5 -10 years of manufacturing operations, auditing or quality control experience. 
  • Previous working experience with Auditing to ISO standards required.
  • Strong analytical mind; work independently and in team environment.
  • International travel savvy.
  • Must have a passport or be able to obtain a passport.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Must have factory audit experience
  • Must have ISO 9000 experience
  • IOS 14000 is a huge plus
  • Experience working with the Quality Department in a Factory setting

  • Strong focus on customer’s needs and requirements.
  • Organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks under deadlines to complete job functions in an orderly, efficient manner.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to complete reports and share findings with interested parties.
  • Professionally interact with customers (internal & external).
  • Observe critically, identify any problems and concerns, and develop reports that are accurate and concise.
  • Exercise good judgment when making decisions.
  • Proficient with Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

 ·        Strong focus on customer’s needs and requirements.

·        Organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks under deadlines to complete job functions in an orderly, efficient manner.

·        Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to complete reports and share findings with interested parties.

·        Professionally interact with customers (internal & external).

·        Observe critically, identify any problems and concerns, and develop reports that are accurate and concise.

·        Exercise good judgment when making decisions.

Proficient with Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.