Product Integrity Lead

Overview of Company

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 42 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®, and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

Position Overview

The Product Integrity Lead plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality performance of all apparel and hosiery private label products while managing costs. This position coordinates all testing and QA-related activities, working closely with regional and section heads to maintain high standards and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• US Point Person: Serve as the primary contact for all  Private Brands & Special Customers apparel and hosiery testing and QA activities.
• Review and act upon bulk fabric and production garment test reports.
• Liaise with the Customer QA team to obtain overrides for test and inspection failures.
• TOP Samples Management: Ensure on-time submission of TOP (Top of Production) samples from offices for private label products to respective buyers.
• Track all pending TOPs by style, color, and size to ensure accurate submissions.
• Submit TOPs to private label customer buyers upon receipt, provide tracking numbers, and update PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system.
• Seal Samples Distribution: Responsible for distributing required seal samples to relevant personnel and selected vendors. 
• Stock Review Support: Assist the VP of Global Quality & Product Integrity in developing, implementing, and maintaining a scorecard for stock reviews to drive continuous improvement.
• Pull specific styles, distribute different sizes, and coordinate wear tests.
• Develop scorecards and statistics for the VP of Global Quality & Product Integrity to share with relevant department personnel, facilitating product improvement.
• Written Procedures & Documentation: Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), spreadsheets, and presentations for the Quality Control department upon request.
• Write SOPs or outlines for specific brands, products, or customers.
• Develop useful spreadsheets for various functions to aid the team.
• Create informative PowerPoint presentations for different initiatives to share with the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of textile/apparel product development, testing, and/or quality assurance.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, including the ability to read and understand test and inspection reports.
• Must be highly detail-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Google Workspace applications.
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience in apparel manufacturing or factory environments.
• Experience working with overseas factories. 

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about learning and implementing new roles.
• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to organize and manage multiple tasks.
• Proactive in identifying and addressing quality-related issues.
• Collaborative mindset with effective interpersonal skills.
• Dedicated to driving continuous improvement in product quality.

Legal Disclaimer:

Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.

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