1. Production Quality Control (Core Focus)
- Lead pre-production, inline, and final inspections across assigned factories.
- Ensure strict adherence to approved samples, specifications, workmanship standards, and AQL requirements.
- Monitor cutting, sewing, stuffing, embroidery, assembly, labeling, and packaging quality.
- Prevent bulk production deviations through early-stage intervention.
2. Development Sample Review
- Review prototype and pre-production samples for:
- Shape accuracy and proportion
- Fabric quality and color matching
- Stitching quality and finishing
- Stuffing balance and hand-feel consistency
- Safety compliance (small parts, sharp points, seam strength, etc.)
- Provide clear approval/rejection feedback with documented comments.
3. Safety & Compliance Control
- Ensure products comply with international toy safety standards (EN71, ASTM F963, CPSIA, etc.).
- Verify safety testing results and labeling accuracy.
- Monitor factory adherence to material traceability and compliance documentation.
4. Vendor & Factory Quality Management
- Work closely with factory management to ensure consistent implementation of quality standards.
- Conduct regular factory quality audits and capability assessments.
- Follow up on corrective action plans and preventive measures.
- Escalate recurring quality risks to management with clear root cause analysis.
5. Defect Analysis & Problem Solving
- Analyse defect trends and inspection results.
- Investigate root causes of workmanship or construction issues.
- Drive corrective and preventive actions with factory teams.
- Reduce rework, claims, and shipment delays through proactive quality control.
6. Inspection Standards & Documentation
- Ensure accurate inspection reports, test records, and shipment approvals.
- Maintain clear documentation of inspection findings and corrective actions.
- Track quality KPIs including: product quality, defect rate, rework rate, on-time approval rate.
7. QC Team Leadership
- Supervise and mentor QC inspectors.
- Ensure QC team understands company workmanship expectations and safety standards.
- Provide technical guidance on plush toy construction and inspection methods.
- Encourage proactive communication and early issue reporting.
