LG Quality Inspector

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities. 

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the LG QC Manager, the LG Quality Inspector is part of the Quality department of Burberry Manifattura. The person is responsible for the quality control inspections of leather goods manufactured by our internal subcontractors and vendors. The work is performed at manufacturing sites based mainly in Italy, Eastern Europe and Turkey. The job requires every week multiple days travel to manufacturing sites in Italy and abroad to perform inspections.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• QUALITY ACTIVITIES
  • To perform field inspection and ensure that the quality of the leathergoods met the company standards for both finish product and semi-finished item
  • To ensure any problems on the Leathergoods are identified and defect resolutions are communicated to the Technical Inspector;
  • To ensure critical control points and general quality guidelines working in conjunction with the LG Quality Control Manager and The Technical Inspector;
  • To ensure quality expectations are clear and aligned in between manufacturers and Burberry;
  • Based on field inspection results, report and propose to manager and quality team any need on quality acceptance level or tolerances on specific products;
  • To lead problem solving activities and corrective actions working in conjunction with the LG Quality Control Manager.
  • To prepare and communicate to the business the documents needed to support quality inspections;
  • To Define packaging items to guarantee Burberry quality level during transportation and stock
• COORDINATION, REPORTING ACTIVITIES
  • After each inspection a report is sent that allows or not the delivery of the goods inspected;               
  • To manage daily feedback with wider teams (manufacturing, technician, quality);

PERSONAL PROFILE

• High school diploma (knowledge in leathergoods is preferred);
• Computer literate (Pack office, ERP, PLM);
• Ability to take decision based on technical facts, experience and knowledge;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Problem solving capability;
• Attention to detail;
• Basic knowledge of English is appreciated.
• Punctuality and schedule flexibility are essential;
• Able to organise his own planning based on daily situation;

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: Italy || Not Applicable || Florence || INTERNAL MANUFACTURING || BURBERRY MANIFATTURA || n/a ||