Tapestry Quality Auditor — Footwear

Location
Employment Full-Time
Seniority Mid-Level
Department Manufacturing, Artisanal & Industrial Operations
Industry Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted Apr 13, 2026
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Tapestry — Quality Auditor, Footwear in Haiphong, Vietnam. Conduct in-line and FG audits, manage RCA and certify factory QC.

Overview

Tapestry is a global house of contemporary luxury brands that includes Coach and Kate Spade New York. The organisation emphasizes design-driven product, craftsmanship and global retail and wholesale distribution. Tapestry positions itself as an inclusive employer that invests in employee development across creative, commercial and operational functions.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Perform daily in-line inspections to monitor production procedures and identify quality deviations on footwear assembly lines.
  • Lead root-cause analysis and define corrective action plans with Service Providers (SPs); escalate issues and progress to the line manager.
  • Review samples, ES & CS reports and QLA findings to highlight critical quality points to SPs.
  • Coordinate and lead pre-production trials and hold pre-production meetings with SPs to confirm quality expectations.
  • Approve Packing Instructions (PI) for new styles and update flat-packing PIs as required.
  • Conduct Finished Goods (FG) audits using established FG audit parameters and assess shipment readiness.
  • Audit factory IQC processes and follow up on weaknesses identified in walkthrough reports; drive supplier improvements.
  • Train and certify factory QC personnel according to production volume needs.
  • Manage root-cause investigations and corrective actions for returned or defective footwear items.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5+ years of hands-on footwear quality management experience; experience in luxury footwear preferred.
  • Practical and technical knowledge of footwear construction, materials and production processes.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of AQL methodology and quality control systems.
  • Excellent communication skills in English and proficiency in local Asian languages to liaise with regional suppliers and factories.
  • Proven ability to lead audits, implement corrective actions and train factory QC teams.
  • University education is an advantage.

Skills

AQL IQC FG audit Root Cause Analysis ES & CS reports QLA Packing Instruction approval Pre-production trial management Factory QC training Finished Goods (FG) inspection

Experience

At least five years of progressive experience in footwear quality assurance or quality control, with demonstrated responsibility for in-line inspections, FG audits, IQC assessments, supplier corrective actions and factory training—luxury footwear experience strongly preferred.

Education

University degree preferred; technical or vocational qualifications in footwear, textiles, engineering or quality management are advantageous.

Workplace

The role is situated in Haiphong, Haiphong, Vietnam.

Culture

Tapestry fosters an inclusive and creative workplace where individual expression and collaboration are encouraged across its brands. The company promotes professional development and cross-functional mobility, with a focus on craftsmanship, customer focus and results-driven performance.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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