QA Supervisor
Join Zotefoams and help shape the future of high-performance materials—where innovation meets impact, and your ideas drive real-world solutions.
Zotefoams plc is a world leader in cellular material technology, with facilities in Croydon, UK; Kentucky and Oklahoma, USA; Brzeg, Poland; and Jiangsu Province, China (T-FIT).
We produce lightweight foams for a wide range of markets including sports and leisure, aviation, automotive, and healthcare. Zotefoams also owns and licenses patented technology and supplies advanced insulation systems.
The Company is on a strong growth trajectory, with significant revenue and profitability increases in recent years and ambitious plans for the future.
About the Role:
We are looking for a QA Supervisor to lead daily quality activities at our Vietnam manufacturing site. This role is critical in ensuring products consistently meet company and customer requirements while supporting the establishment of a simple, effective quality system for a new factory. You will play a key part in stabilising quality during factory ramp-up and supporting long-term operational excellence.
Role Responsibilities:
Lead daily quality control activities, including incoming inspection, in-process checks, and final product inspection.
Ensure products meet defined quality standards for appearance, dimensions, and performance.
Oversee basic laboratory testing of materials and finished products, ensuring correct equipment use and reliable results.
Support release decisions for finished products based on inspection and test results.
Investigate quality issues, conduct root cause analysis, and work with Production and Engineering teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
Track and report key quality metrics such as defects, yield, and customer complaints.
Support the setup and maintenance of quality procedures, work instructions, and daily quality standards.
Participate in and support internal and external quality audits when required.
Manage incoming material quality and collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues.
Lead, coach, and develop QA inspectors and lab technicians, including work planning, shift organisation, and skills training.
Support trial runs, new product introduction, and quality validation prior to mass production.
Work closely with cross-functional teams during factory ramp-up phases to ensure stable quality performance.
What you'll need:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
5–8 years’ experience in Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment.
Strong experience in foam, polymer, plastics, or footwear materials manufacturing is highly preferred.
Experience supporting factory setup or production ramp-up is a strong advantage.
Practical knowledge of quality inspection, basic problem-solving, and production quality control.
Working level of English communication skills.
What were looking for?
A hands-on quality professional with strong ownership and accountability.
Someone who can identify issues quickly and collaborate effectively to resolve them.
A team-oriented leader who can guide, train, and motivate QA teams on the shopfloor.
An individual who is adaptable, resilient, and comfortable working in a growing, fast-changing manufacturing environment.
A proactive mindset with the courage to speak up and drive continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
At Zotefoams, we believe in fostering a supportive and innovative environment where everybody can thrive. By joining us, you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Our Values
Courage - The courage to take bold action to ensure that we succeed in tackling our challenges and opportunities.
Impact – Dedicated to making a significant and positive impact in everything we do.
Respect - Cultivate a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and collaboration is encouraged.
Zotefoams is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
- Department
- Engineering
- Locations
- Vietnam
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Zotefoams
Zotefoams is a world leader in cellular material technology. Using a unique manufacturing process with environmentally friendly nitrogen expansion, Zotefoams produces lightweight foams in Croydon, UK and Kentucky, USA for diverse markets worldwide. These markets include sports and leisure, storage and protection, automotive, aviation and space, railway, healthcare, building, marine and the military.