Special Fibres & Quality Manager
Full-time
Italy-Verrone
Posted 1 year ago
SCOPE
The Special Fibres & Quality Manager is responsible for coordinating the production of Special Fibres (Cashmere, Vicuna, Mohair, Dark Wool, etc.), according to Customers needs. The role supervises the whole department and aims to optimize the available resources for meeting the quality standards and the deliveries agreed with the Customers.
The position is also accountable for the Quality Laboratory in terms of respect of the quality standards set by the Group and the Customers. The role shall set the priorities and guarantee the correct maintenance of the Lab tools, also implementing and monitoring the procedures and best practices.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Planning of production for both high and low volumes, in direct cooperation with the MD for the biggest commitments;
- Provide advice and technical support to Customers on possible combing and/or dehairing of the special fibres;
- Daily reporting on production and deliveries;
- Quality control of batches related to the combing cashmere;
- Support and advice to other Schneider Group companies and Customers on analysis procedures and laboratory equipment;
- Organize ordinary and extraordinary maintenance of the Lab equipments;
- Direct management of the Lab staff and supervision of the Special Fibres department on the shopfloor.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
| Reports directly to | local Managing Director |
| Reports functionally to | – |
| Role with Supervisor responsibility | Yes |
QUALIFICATIONS
| Required | Desired | ||
| Level of education | Diploma in Mechanics / Industrial Technology | Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering | |
| Years of work experience | 5 to 8 years in Operations of Textile companies | More than 10 years in Operations of Textile companies | |
| Licences / Certificates | Driving License | Quality Auditor certificate | |
| Languages | Knowledge of English – level B2 | Knowledge of English – level C1 plus another language is nice to have | |
| Other | – | – | |
| Working Knowledge | Hands on experience in the Textile sector and ability to deliver excellent customer experience | Wool market and dynamics Understanding of supply chain business | |
| Technical Skills | Knowledge of MS Office Knowledge of basic industrial processes | Knowledge of combing, carding, dehairing processes CMM and WCL application Knowledge of main Quality standards | |
| Soft Skills | Excellent communication skills Proactvity Both autonomy and Teamwork Leadership | Business acumen with a problem-solving attitude An ability to deliver projects and answer inquiries on time |
Job Features
| Job Category | Operations |
| Job level | Senior position |