Shift Available: 

B Shift: Thursday - Saturday 6am-6pm

Purpose:    

This position is directly responsible for random quality audits (final inspections) within the Manufacturing departments and will have mastered all areas of inspection regarding Manufacturing operations and in-process Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) inspections. This position’s primary inspection operation will be able to adhere to the quality assurance standards set in place. 

This position has mastered the understanding of the brand, leagues, teams, colors, fabrics, garment specifications, embellishment types (Screen Print, Embroidery, Digital, Heat Transfer, Digital and Pad Print), computer experience and all quality assurance standards and processes throughout the facility.   

This position will work same shift as the Manufacturing departments. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• SUPPORT FOR QC INSPECTOR – This position will provide support to the Quality Inspector and make sound decisions on questionable quality issues. 

• TRAINING - This position will have been trained on all quality operations. 

• RANDOM AUDITS – This position will conduct random audits in Screen Print, TechFit, Embroidery, Digital, Heat Transfer, Pad Print, and Sublimation to ensure that the completed garments are consistent with the first piece sign off garment. This position will conduct random audits in Prep area to ensure counts and size accuracy.  

• NEEDLE / METAL DETECTION – This position is responsible for hourly calibration of the Metal Detector and for doing needle /metal detection on ALL product coming out of the Embroidery area. This includes hand held scanning and conveyor scanning and logging pass/fail in the system. 

• WASH TEST – This position will be responsible for wash testing, recording the results and working with the Quality Lead to troubleshoot any wash failures. 

• 100% INSPECTIONS – This position will be responsible for completing 100% inspections on failed audits and filling out 100% audit forms. 

• CLOSING GRIDS – This position will be responsible for closing grids in TechFit and Heat Transfer. 

• COMMUNICATION - This position will do an information exchange with the prior and forth coming shifts in regard to: status, issues and any pertinent information that the next shift may need. This position will also communicate directly with Manufacturing & Quality Managers. 

• MONITORING FIRST PIECE APPROVAL SIGN OFF – This position will be responsible for monitoring the First Piece Approvals that Quality Inspectors approve. And to give additional spot training/mentoring regarding 1st Piece Sign Offs when there are issues. This position has the authority to override a Quality Inspector’s approval. 

• RECORDING DATA – This position will be responsible for accurately recording key quality data in the AMPS system and in SmartSheets, to ensure press Operators are given proper credit for set-ups, garments produced, and reject rates. 

• 6S – This position will be responsible for maintaining 6s standards. 

• ANY OTHER ASSIGNMENTS GIVEN – Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. 

Key Relationships:   

• All manufacturing departments 

• Art Departments 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 

• The ability to work a 8, 10 or 12 hour shift (depending on the shift). Must have flexibility in shift and hours with ability to work overtime as necessary. 

• The ability to work around heat – screen print flashes, dryers and heat transfer machines. 

• The ability to wear personal protective gear as needed (eye protection, ear protection, gloves, etc). 

• The ability to lift totes, product, color books, boxes, ink buckets, etc. regularly.   The ability to lift up to 40 pounds multiple times throughout the shift. 

• The ability to move safely around Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), forklifts, screen print presses, and conveyor systems. 

• The ability to push buggies, gaylords, totes, and/or carts regularly. 

• The ability to stand on concrete floors for 10-12 hours per day. 

• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written in English, both in an individual and group standpoint. Bi-lingual is a plus.   

• Must have visual acuity for analyzing color. 

• Must possess some working knowledge of computer skills including, Excel, Word, and Outlook, Power Point. 

• Must be a team player. 

• Must be dependable and have solid attendance. 

• Must have a good sense of urgency. 

• The ability to demonstrate good judgment and be professional at all times and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. 

• Must be a fast learner and be able to multi task. 

• Must possess excellent attention to detail. 

• The ability to track and document results and data accurately. 

• The ability to interpret and translate data to the manufacturing and distribution floor. 

• The ability to learn the operation of production and lab equipment. 

• Must possess leadership qualities. 

• Must have the ability to work independently, within a team and effectively. 

• The ability to use office equipment – Telephone, Color Printer/Copier/Scanner 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:  

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, would prefer a two year degree or higher or two years of relevant full-time experience. 

• Should have experience in a role that requires at once decision making as a key requirement. 

• Required to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English. 
• Diversity and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best.  We embrace DIVERSE backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that REFLECTS our consumers and communities.