Sr Manager, Color Management & Quality Assurance at Varsity Brands

, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Color Management, Quality Assurance, Team Leadership, Product Development, Sourcing, Supplier Management, Testing Compliance, Performance Measurement, Root Cause Analysis, Material Testing, Inspection Programs, Regulatory Guidelines, Corrective Actions, Supplier Scorecards, Process Standardization, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Executive Offices

Description

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT. WORK TYPE: Hybrid LOCATION DETAILS: 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, TX 75244 Please note: This position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must be able to work from the designated location without company-sponsored relocation WORK HOURS: M-F, 8-5p / 9-6p (hybrid) HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT The Senior Manager, Color Management & Quality Assurance leads the company’s color management, quality testing, and inspection programs to ensure consistent color accuracy, product performance, and quality across all apparel and hard goods categories. This role manages a team of color, quality, and laboratory professionals and partners closely with product development, sourcing, suppliers, and manufacturing teams. The Senior Manager oversees supplier onboarding, testing compliance, and performance measurement, and designs performance-based color approval and inspection programs that drive quality excellence, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across the global supply base. WHAT YOU WILL DO Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for color management, material and product testing, and quality inspection, including goal setting, workload prioritization, and capability development aligned to seasonal business needs. Own the end-to-end color management strategy across development and production, establishing standards, tolerances, and approval processes, resolving color issues, leading root cause analysis, and ensuring consistent execution across materials, embellishments, and manufacturing partners, including sublimation programs. Oversee fabric and finished product testing programs to ensure compliance with internal standards, brand requirements, and regulatory guidelines, including annual testing coverage, internal lab capabilities, test result review, risk mitigation, documentation, and partnership with third-party laboratories. Design and manage a performance-based quality inspection program that adjusts inspection rigor based on supplier risk and performance, oversees inspection execution with third-party providers, analyzes results, and drives corrective actions in partnership with sourcing and manufacturing teams. Lead vendor onboarding and ongoing management for color, testing, and inspection programs, ensuring suppliers are trained, compliant, and production-ready, and serving as a primary escalation point for quality-related issues. Develop, maintain, and leverage supplier performance scorecards focused on color accuracy, testing compliance, inspection results, and responsiveness, using insights to drive improvement plans and inform sourcing strategies. Partner cross-functionally with product development, design, sourcing, production, and compliance teams to embed color and quality requirements early in the product lifecycle, support innovation initiatives, and deliver training on standards and best practices. Establish scalable, standardized processes across regions and categories, monitor industry standards and trends, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, delays, and quality-related costs. QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS ABILITIES Demonstrated experience leading and developing technical teams, including laboratory, color, or quality professionals, with accountability for performance, workload planning, and capability building. Strong working knowledge of textile and product testing standards, color measurement systems, inspection methodologies, and regulatory compliance requirements applicable to global apparel manufacturing. Proven experience designing, implementing, or scaling performance-based quality, testing, or inspection programs across a multi-vendor supply base. Experience onboarding and managing global suppliers. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Textile Science, Apparel Engineering, Color Science, Quality Management, or a related field. Advanced degree in a relevant field preferred. 7+ years of progressive experience in color management, material and product testing, quality assurance, and supplier quality within the apparel industry. Physical Demands and/or Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #LI-KG1 Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. OUR VALUES Service - We lead with heart. We champion community. Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose. Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions. Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it. Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community. Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do. OUR BENEFITS We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include: Comprehensive Health Care Benefits HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities Wellbeing Program 401(k) plan with company matching Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays Varsity Brands Ownership Program Employee Resource Groups St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment! Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

Responsibilities

This role leads the company’s color management, quality testing, and inspection programs to ensure consistent color accuracy and product performance across all categories, managing a team of color, quality, and laboratory professionals. The manager will design performance-based color approval and inspection programs, oversee supplier onboarding, and drive continuous improvement across the global supply base.