Job Description
Seeking Head of Textiles Product Quality and Compliance to lead quality and sustainability efforts, managing textile products, suppliers, and teams to maintain high standards.
Dunnes Stores, Ireland's leading retailer, is a food, fashion, and home retailing company, known for its innovative approach to customer experience, compliance, and sustainability. As a market leader, we are dedicated to maintaining our position, and we are looking for a passionate and experienced professional to lead our efforts in maintaining the highest standards of quality and sustainability across our product lines.
The Head of Textiles Product Quality and Compliance will oversee the overall quality compliance and sustainability of our textile products, including clothing and home goods. This role involves developing and implementing quality control processes, ensuring compliance with environmental and social sustainability standards, and working closely with suppliers and internal teams to drive continuous improvement.
**Key Responsibilities:**
• Manage comprehensive Dunnes Stores quality assurance processes and systems for textile products with a focus on safety
• Monitor and evaluate product quality at all stages of the production process, from raw material sourcing to finished goods
• Collaborate with product development teams to ensure that quality and safety are integrated into the design and development process
• Lead investigations and resolution of quality and safety issues, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning
• Establish and maintain safety and quality standards, benchmarks, and KPIs for textile products
**Supplier Management & Performance Monitoring:**
• Manage comprehensive mapping and profiling of the textile supplier network, providing detailed insights and high-level metrics on supplier performance and capacity
• Maintain a business ranking system based on key metrics, identifying top-performing suppliers and proactively addressing any risks or areas of underperformance
• Ensure all suppliers meet Dunnes Stores' stringent ethical and environmental standards through rigorous safety audits and compliance checks
**Sustainability Leadership:**
• Maintain the Dunnes Stores Textiles sustainability programmes for textile products
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and certifications
• Work closely with suppliers to promote sustainable practices, including the use of eco-friendly materials, waste reduction, and energy efficiency
**Team Leadership and Development:**
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of quality assurance, compliance, and sustainability professionals
• Foster a culture of customer focus with continuous improvement and innovation within the team
**Requirements:**
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Textile Engineering, Quality Management, Sustainability, or a related field
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in textile quality assurance and/or sustainability, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of textile production processes, materials, and quality control methods
• Proven experience in developing and implementing sustainability strategies in the textile industry
**Competencies:**
• Strategic thinking and vision
• Leadership and team development
• Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence
• Strong ethical values and commitment to sustainability
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
**Benefits:**
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including employee discounts
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment focused on sustainability and innovation
