Quality Lifecycle Manager Apparel (m/f/d)

Germany / Bayreuth

CYBEX is a company that puts tomorrow’s people at the heart of its brand. Always questioning the status quo and not afraid of challenging the establishment, CYBEX has become not just a leader in child safety but is seen as an innovative lifestyle and fashion brand for parents. We offer car seats, baby carriers, kids furniture and strollers enabling parents to keep their little ones safe in style. After growing rapidly in the last few years, we look for ambitious talent to contribute to CYBEX’s success story.

Your seat to fill:

• Take ownership as the Quality Lifecycle Manager for the Apparel business, overseeing all quality and product compliance activities across the entire product lifecycle
• Act as the central point of contact and trusted source of information for all Apparel quality and product compliance topics, ensuring seamless communication between Executive Leadership and cross-functional teams
• Define and drive Apparel Quality standards and specifications across the product lifecycle, ensuring a consistently high level of perceived quality
• Lead Quality Planning, Validation & Verification throughout the Product Development Process (PDP)
• Oversee quality processes across the entire supply chain, from suppliers to finished goods, ensuring consistent standards from development through production
• Drive the continuous improvement of Quality Management Systems (QMS) across the supplier base
• Lead root-cause analysis and issue resolution, including 8D processes and effective corrective and preventive actions
• Support the development of safe and compliant products for global markets and ensure stakeholders are informed about relevant regulatory requirements and changes
• Evaluate test results and support product risk assessments in collaboration with relevant teams
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and drive supplier quality performance, transparency and accountability
• Establish effective approaches for quality inspections, documentation and data-driven performance monitoring
• Drive knowledge sharing and continuous improvement by training internal teams and suppliers on quality standards and best practices

Your stroll to CYBEX:

• Degree in Textile Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management or a comparable field
• Demonstrated professional experience in apparel quality management or production quality assurance, ideally within the apparel, sportswear or FMCG industry
• Strong technical knowledge of textiles, materials, garment construction, testing methods and manufacturing processes
• Proven experience in supplier quality management, audits and corrective action programs
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001, product compliance and relevant apparel standards, such as OEKO-TEX and GOTS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across different levels of the organization
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken; additional languages are a plus

CYBEX operates globally and has employees from copious nations. If you are keen to leave your footprint in a swiftly growing business that offers plenty of opportunities to grow both on a professional and individual level, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll have the chance to develop your personal profile in an international environment. As part of Goodbaby International Holdings Ltd., CYBEX is dedicated to creating an inclusive working environment that encompasses diversity and equal opportunities. At CYBEX, we place great importance on our values: Imagination, Belief, Passion, Strength, Respect, and Love. These values shape our company culture and drive us to develop innovative solutions and achieve exceptional results.