Quality Assurance

**About Us**

Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety a division of Wesfarmers, **a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees.** Housed under the banner of Workwear Group, our three iconic brands - **KingGee**, **Hard Yakka** and **NNT** - have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920's.

We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices.

We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.

**About the Role**

The QC/QA lead will ensure that products consistently meet WWG’s quality and compliance standards, as well as relevant regulations and legislation. By adhering to quality control and assurance processes, the lead will mitigate risks to WWG and its customers, effectively managing both reputational and financial risks.

**What you’ll be doing**
- Conducting Product Inspections: Regularly inspect products during various stages of production to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Implementing Corrective Actions: Identify and address any quality issues by implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Developing Quality Protocols: Create and update quality assurance protocols to ensure consistent production quality.
- Ensuring Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and ensure that all products comply with industry regulations and standards.
- Performing Audits and Reviews: Conduct regular audits and reviews to verify compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
- Managing Testing Data: Collect, analyze, and manage data from product tests to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Conducting Quality Training: Develop and deliver training programs on quality standards and procedures for staff and supply chain partners.
- Maintaining Quality Records: Keep accurate and up-to-date records of all quality control and assurance activities.
- Identifying Process Improvements: Use data and records to identify and implement process improvements to enhance product quality.
- Conducting Risk Assessments: Perform risk assessments, document findings, and ensure timely close-outs of identified risks.

**Who we’re looking for**

At our company, we value not only our great brands but also the people and teams that drive our success. In addition to technical skills, we seek team members who possess the following personable qualities:

- Strong work ethic and are committed to showing up for a team
- Openness to receive coaching and embrace self reflection and self growth
- Accountability for your actions, and emotions, and actively venture beyond your comfort zone
- Embrace innovation, take calculated risks, and inspire others to think outside the box
- Ability to build meaningful relationships, we prioritise our customers. Balancing commercial goals with customer satisfaction is key
- Ethical standards and demonstrating honesty and integrity in all interactions is fundamental to our team culture.

**What we’re looking for**
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant Certification in Apparel and/or Textiles, Engineering, Quality System management
- Connection with key industry bodies such as Educational Institutions, Testing Facilities, Standards Australia, as examples, is desirable
- Experience with performance apparel or workwear desirable,
- Knowledge of Industrial Work wear standards highly regarded.
- Minimum 3 years in a similar position
- Build strong cross functional connections
- Exceptional attention to detail

**What we offer**
- The chance to join a great team of like-minded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and the growth objectives of the company.
- Flexible working environment, allowing for work from home day/s each week.
- A competitive salary package and suite of benefits and perks, including a 50% discount on our brands Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT and 5% Wesfarmers discount for Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and more.
- A tailored career and development plan, plus reward and recognition programs. Whatever your goals we’re here to support you on that journey.
- Our Wellbeing program, Thrive, with activities designed to support the Financial Wellness of our team, Celebrate Diversity, ensure we Get Physical and maintain Healthy Minds, including challenges, yoga, meditation and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- We Learn, a dedicated hub for all things learning and development.

We actively work on creating a safe and inclusive environment free of discrimination. At Workwear Group we aspire to build a culture where diversity is celebrated, where Team Members feel a sense of “I Belong” and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

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