JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Independently manage all production, quality, production planning • Manage relationship with factory top management (Head of Production & Head of QA) but with support from Production Team Leader or Senior Production Manager in implementing techniques and quality tools in daily production operations. • Manage junior team members and contribute considerably to the achievement of team objectives. • Ability to lead local QA team and work with factories to ensure quality is up to SKX quality level • Supervise junior production staffs ensuring that quality is the paramount priority and focus. • Explain practices and directives to factory production heads and/or Skechers QA teams to achieve shared goals. • Influence factory production/ quality middle management and drive change to achieve production objectives. • Make day to day decisions within defined scope (with support on complex issues) • Account for production area with predefined scope of responsibilities. • Drive quality initiatives as assigned by the management team. • Monitor and enforce all in process procedures in assigned factory to ensure SKX quality and specifications are being met. • Ensure compliance of SKX Policies / Procedures in factory • Ensure daily production status, and weekly order tracking list are done in a timely manner with accuracy. • Identify issues in the timely manner through AQL Process • Communicate all production issues through written report /update accurate production status • Serve as communication link between Sr. Production Manager and Technical Department, Development Department and Packaging Department when working with factory. • Ensure compliance with all Skechers Specifications, Processes, Testing procedures. • Follow the total quality process from beginning of production through to shipping, including on time performance. • Actively participate with factory staff, Sr. production Manager in production planning, quality, and PP meetings • Ensure Top Samples are sent to DG/ LA on time and meet the expectation. • Ensure clear and concise communication with the factory and follow up • Approval of all materials from approved suppliers with proper testing reports • Conduct final inspections of finished goods and random daily inspections for all areas of production. • Report to regional quality leader and management team regarding quality situation in the area. • Establish and support MQA implementation in factories. [Requirements] JOB REQUIREMENTS • Senior Apparel Leadership: 8–12 years in garment QA/QC, with 3+ years managing teams across Tier 1 factories in Vietnam. • Trilingual & Liaison Skills: Fluent in English and Vietnamese, plus Nice-to-have: professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (a massive asset for directly negotiating with Chinese factory owners and material suppliers in Vietnam). • Technical Apparel Mastery: Strong background in textile engineering, pattern grading, and troubleshooting manufacturing defects (knits, wovens, or activewear). • Data-Driven Problem Solving: Proven track record in root-cause analysis and implementing Corrective Action Plans (CAP) to eliminate production bottlenecks. • Quality & Compliance Standards: Solid understanding of American retail quality guidelines, AQL sampling, and basic product safety protocols. BENEFITS • 13th month bonus and performance bonus • Full paid Social Insurance • Additional Health Care insurance • Vacation 15 (fifteen) days of vacation per year • Working hours: Working time (8 hours), Monday to Friday with 1 hour break for lunch