About Us: JP Ecommerce (dba Bare Home) has been named one of the top-ten, fastest growing, businesses in Minnesota by Inc. 5000 for the past four years in a row. We provide customers with high-quality bedding through our brand Bare Home. We are a leading textile retail company sourcing high-quality products from key regions including China, India, Pakistan, and Turkey. As a global player in the industry, we are committed to optimizing operations and fostering strategic partnerships to ensure cost-effectiveness, superior quality, and reliable availability of our products.
Position Overview: The Quality Assurance Manager will be instrumental in ensuring our textile products meet and exceed customer expectations through rigorous quality control processes and continuous improvement initiatives. This role leads a team of two Quality Assurance Technicians and collaborates closely with our international supplier network and product development team to maintain exceptional quality standards in our fast-paced e-commerce environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Leadership & Team Management:
- Direct and mentor two Quality Assurance Technicians in executing quality control processes
- Develop and implement quality control strategies aligned with business objectives
- Lead weekly coordination meetings with international quality teams, including our China-based SQE team
Quality Systems & Standards:
- Manage QIMA inspection processes and maintain Oeko-tex compliance standards
- Develop and maintain quality metrics dashboards using data analytics tools
- Create and update specification packs for manufacturers and cross-functional teams
- Implement lean manufacturing principles to optimize quality processes
Supplier Quality Management:
- Coordinate with international suppliers across multiple time zones (primarily China +14 hours)
- Review and analyze quality inspection reports to determine pass/fail outcomes
- Issue and track Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) requests
- Partner with Product Development to resolve technical challenges in material selection and processing
Continuous Improvement:
- Lead quality planning activities, including auditing and control plan development
- Conduct quarterly quality analytics briefings for leadership team
- Research and evaluate new textile materials and technologies
- Design and implement process improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodology
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Science, Fabric Technology, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
- 5+ years experience in textile quality assurance or related field
- Proven experience with QIMA inspection processes
- Strong data analytics skills and proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, statistical analysis)
- Experience managing quality teams and working with international suppliers
- Excellent problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach
Preferred Qualifications:
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
- Experience with Oeko-tex standards and certification processes
- Background in e-commerce or retail quality management
- Project management experience with tools like Asana
- Knowledge of textile manufacturing processes and quality control methods
To Be Successful in This Role:
- Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate international time zones
- Strong communication skills for managing remote team relationships
- Detail-oriented with excellent analytical capabilities
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and quality improvement
Salary Range: $85,000 - $120,000 USD annually
Why "Go Bare"?
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced e-commerce environment
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture
- Voice in organizational growth and development
- Commitment to sustainability and positive impact
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to mfreeman@barehome.com or wyeargan@barehome.com.
Come Visit us at: https://barehome.com/
We aspire to have a culture where all people are first. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce, therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Bare Home is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so, we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.
