QA Supervisor (Footwear Manufacturing)
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 global leader in advanced cellular materials, trusted by some of the world’s most recognised brands to deliver high‑performance solutions.
We design and manufacture lightweight, high‑quality foam products that support innovation across sectors including sports and leisure, aviation, automotive, medical and industrial applications. Alongside our core materials business, we develop and commercialise patented technologies and deliver specialist insulation systems for complex, high‑value environments.
This is an exciting time to join Zotefoams. We are growing internationally, investing in our people, technology and capabilities, and seeing increasing demand for our products across global markets. Our work sits at the heart of innovation, helping customers push boundaries in performance, sustainability and design.
We offer the chance to be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking organisation where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your contribution has real impact on a global scale.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced QA Supervisor to lead Quality Assurance activities across manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring plastic injection products and footwear midsoles consistently meet customer requirements, quality standards, and business objectives through effective quality management, inspection control, customer compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Role Responsibilities:
Lead and supervise daily Quality Assurance activities across manufacturing operations.
Ensure products comply with customer specifications, internal quality standards, and company procedures.
Monitor quality KPIs and drive corrective actions to achieve quality targets.
Oversee inspection processes, sampling plans, and quality control procedures for plastic injection products and footwear midsoles.
Manage final inspections, outgoing quality control (OQC), shipment release, and packing compliance activities.
Support customer audits, internal audits, and quality compliance programs.
Lead investigations into customer complaints and quality issues using Root Cause Analysis and corrective action methodologies.
Drive CAPA implementation, defect reduction, scrap reduction, and continuous improvement projects.
Lead, coach, train, and develop QA Staff and Inspectors to build a high-performing quality team.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to improve product quality and operational performance.
What you'll need:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Quality Management, Footwear Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of QA/QC experience within a manufacturing environment.
At least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
Experience in footwear manufacturing, midsole production, or plastic injection molding is strongly preferred.
Previous experience with Nike factories or international footwear brands is highly advantageous.
Experience with quality systems, audits, and customer compliance requirements.
What were looking for?
Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and manufacturing quality processes.
Hands-on experience with SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, AQL, CAPA, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
Strong understanding of product inspections, final quality control, shipment release, and packing verification processes.
Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels.
Strong commitment to quality excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
Zotefoams is growing fast, investing globally and winning in new markets. This is a chance to be part of a business where things are moving, decisions are made quickly, and your work has real impact.
You won’t be a small cog here. You’ll have the space to take ownership, contribute ideas and see them through. We back our people to develop, step up and build long term careers, supported by a team that works together and delivers.
Our Values
Courage – We challenge, act and push for better.
Impact – We focus on what matters and deliver results.
Respect – We value different perspectives and work as one team.
Zotefoams is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- 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.