Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler, Lee and Rock & Republic, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 15,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.

Job Posting:

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibilities of the Auditor I is to ensure compliance with Kontoor internal controls, procedures, and regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Audit Materials (Proto, Special Request, DC, Laundry, etc.)
  • Each auditor is expected to audit a minimum of 50 garments per day. Audits can be made of any of the following - Protos, Special Samples, TOP Samples, PP Samples, Fit and Finish, Test Cuts, Account Garments, Consumer Garments, DC Garments, Manufacturing Garments, Competitor Garments, or any other garments needing review. Garments could be audited Before Wash / After Wash or both. Depending on the location of the audit it may include Measurements, Workmanship, VCI or any combination of these.

• Review & Classify Garments according to PES
  • Must have ability to understand and retain PES information for decision making during audit process. The PES is the auditor's manual for classifying irregular and critical garments.

• VCI
  • VCI is a set scale with definitions that auditors must memorize for making quick decisions during the audit process. Auditors need to have the ability to see color/shade differences between garments. VCI also includes being able to see differences in dry processing (Hand sand, PP Spray, Whiskers, Tacking, Grinding, Resin, Etc.) between garments. (This may not apply to all audit locations.)

• Test any new Systems/Methods/Processes
  • Any new systems/methods/processes will be deployed to the lead auditor/s for testing and validation. Their input will be key to updating and improving processes and methods.

• Basic Knowledge of Fit & Shrinkage
  • Auditors should have a basic understanding of how the pattern shrinkage effects the garment fit. This requires being able to locate the information in systems, evaluate the fit results, and propose any changes/updates back to the pattern team.

• Communication
  • Must have good verbal and written skills so that audit results can clearly be communicated to appropriate teams.

• Basic Knowledge of Garment Construction
  • Auditors should have an understanding of garment construction and manufacturing terminology. This will ensure that they are able to recognize defects using written instruction and communicate their findings clearly.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Email Skills
• Navigate Share Point
• Basic Math (+/-, %)
• Fractions & Decimals
• Read Ruler & Measure

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Visual ability to see and discriminate between colors

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• HS Diploma
• Preferred 2 year or Technical Degree

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle and our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family's needs - now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays and tuition reimbursement.

Our Kontoor D&I Mission

At Kontoor, we believe thatD&I isa key enabler to aculturethat empowers us to work with passion and confidence, shaping our brand and future.

Our Kontoor D&I Commitment

• Create a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents
• Ensure an equitable environment that attracts & promotes diverse workforce
• Foster inclusivity, ensuring employees feel they can bring their whole selves to work