Manage and be the technical gatekeeper of two or more technicians to ensure world class service in order to meet IMPACTIVA’s clients’ expectations. Roles and Responsibilities - Responsible for material, in-process and final shipment quality control (according to IMPACTIVA’s Inspection Manual (+80 pages)) - Capable of learning and executing on a day-to-day basis very rigorous processes and procedures - Generating his / her own inspection reports using a laptop - Maintain a good working relationship with all customers and shoe factories’ personnel (including top management and owners) and fellow TM (Team Members) Required Knowledge, Traits and Skills Knowledge - Minimum 7 years of experience in the industry that includes a strong exposures on - Understanding physical property requirements for each type of articles and conducting various manual tests to evaluate it - Leather measurement verification - Identifying and separating color shades in each production lot - Categorizing the color shades and preparing color window ranges for acceptable shades - Understanding the natural defects and ability to identify it in each type of articles - Knowledge on leather grading using clean area concept - End to end leather inspection - Knowledge on different types of leather finishing and tanning process - Ability to inspect sales sample leathers following the client’s comment on development samples - Knowledge on AQL (Accepted Quality Level) sample plan - Ability to inspect prototype samples by technically understanding the leather production process Traits - Honesty and ethics beyond question - Self-motivated and ability to be self-led as will mostly work without supervision - Self-confidence to work outside their home city and country as per business needs - Self-confidence to withstand pressures from nervous suppliers Skills - Good spoken English - Ability to communicate effectively - Computer Proficiency (Windows, Outlook, Excel) Other Conditions - Reporting to: Material Tech Leader - Location: As per business needs - Travel: As per business needs - Commitment: 3-year contract / 2 year non-compete and confidentiality contract - Probationary Period: 6 months