Lead, Quality Control

Workwear Outfitters has a strong legacy of building innovative and authentic market-right products and is a leading supplier of work apparel and footwear for diverse occupations in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, government, food services, telecommunications, hospitality, and many more. Workwear Outfitters is based in Nashville, Tennessee, with over $800 million in sales, and we employ more than 5,800 people in facilities spanning the globe.

Brands under the Workwear Outfitters umbrella include Red Kap, Bulwark, Image Authority, Kodiak, Terra, Walls, Liberty , Work Authority, Workrite Fire Service, Chef Designs, and Horace Small. Workwear Outfitters is also the exclusive licensee for Dickies apparel in the B2B channel.

Our Purpose: "We champion and empower workers who make our world work better."

Major benefits include medical, vision, and dental, Life and Disability coverage.

Other benefits included: 401K, Tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, and many others.

REQUIREMENTS:

* This position requires a High School diploma or equivalent.

* This position requires at least two years of experience in sewing, inspection, or quality control.

* Must be familiar with specifications, standards, tolerances, and fabric defects.

* Must have basic math skills with knowledge of fractions and know how to read a ruler.

* Must have experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, the internet, and email.

* Must be accurate in recording data.

* This position requires a high attention to detail

* This position requires demonstrated flexibility and the ability to work with others positively.

* Ability to handle multiple tasks.

* Ability to work overtime, including weekends when needed

* Must follow directions well

* Must have excellent communication skills and give direction to the quality team

* Must be able to communicate quality concerns to the corporate office

* Required to travel when needed

* Must be dependable with an "excellent" attendance record

* Able to stand, walk, bend, lift, and push cases up to 8 hrs.

* Must be able to lift 50 pounds

* Must wear all safety gear and follow safety rules

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting the quality control functions within the distribution center.
• Ensures the accuracy of shipped goods and reporting
• Enters quality audit data daily
• Position takes direction and accepts new responsibility as required
• Preparing reports for management review
• Reviewing the work of other auditors to ensure their work is accurate
• This position is cross-trained in all areas at the DC.
  • Inbound shipments
  • QA customer orders
  • Customization
  • Outbound, etc.
• Requires sound and logical decision-making with minimum supervision
• Responsible for distinguishing shades and completing the Farnsworth-Munsell 100
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment that shows pride in Workwear Outfitters and is always worthy of sharing with visitors.
• The associate will also perform other duties, as assigned.

HOURS: 1st shift hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Some overtime may be required.