--- title: 'Quality Supervisor, Cambodia at Away' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/quality-supervisor-cambodia-away-cambodia-gszdrvxtdgzs' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Quality Supervisor, Cambodia at Away - **Company:** Away - **Location:** Cambodia - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2025-11-24 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/away/35e66b86-a446-4f9b-bb6d-a6477603c1f5/application **Skills:** Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Inspection, Testing, Data Entry, Google Suite, English > The Quality Supervisor oversees quality assurance and control for suppliers in Cambodia, managing inspections, testing, and reporting for handbags, backpacks, and luggage. The role involves leading factory inspections, driving corrective actions, and collaborating with global teams to ensure product quality and effi... ## Job description ## About Away We believe travel makes us better. Launched in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on, we now offer a range of luggage and travel essentials for every journey. Together we create, innovate, and embark on this journey as a community of travelers, helping to make travel more seamless for everyone. Join The Crew We are hiring a Quality Supervisor to join our Quality team. This position reports to the Quality Director of Asia and takes Away further by taking responsibility for executing Away’s QA/QC vision across suppliers - overseeing inspections, testing and quality reporting, supporting new product development, driving corrective actions with suppliers, and ensuring consistent product quality and efficiency across regions. ## What you’ll do as the Quality Supervisor - You’ll help execute the Away vision for QA/QC management with Asia and US based teams, focusing on quality reportingConduct Inspection on incoming materials, semi-finished goods, finished goods at supplier factories. - You’ll assist factory Incoming Material QC person(s) to inspect material from sub-contractor and report to Away QC Supervisor promptly if mass or critical defects are found - You’ll inspect semi-finished goods or randomly inspect assembly station(s) in the production line, reminding production line manager promptly if any defective part has been found - You’ll execute the Final Quality Control process, randomly sampling among the finished cartons for inspection based on AQL standard sampling plan - You’ll record inspection data and summarize instances of non-conforming products per standard operation procedure - You’ll ensure the factory does not ship out the quarantined defect product or assembly with defect parts - You’ll assist factory QC to proceed with each testing protocol, collecting the accurate test data and generating test reports. - You’ll work closely with Away’s QC inspector to manage new product development and production at multiple locations - You’ll lead inspection and assessment at factory locations, establishing QC procedure and documentation on pre-production, in-process reviews and final inspections - You’ll prioritize which issues to address and assign tasks to the inspectors based on quality report and day-to-day observations - You’ll visit factories to identify issues to be raised to factory management, establishing corrective action plans with suppliers to solve issues - You’ll recommend improvements to improve quality/ efficiency ## Who you are - You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in handbags, backpacks and/or the luggage industry - You know how to solve problems with both factory partners and team members - You have experience with raw materials and finished goods testing - You’re knowledgeable of the incoming raw materials inspection processes, in-line inspection, and finished goods inspection - You have basic English proficiency (both written and verbal communication) - You are competent with the Google Suite, and general data entry computer skills - You’re detail-oriented and well organized - You’re self-motivated, able to act independently, and set priorities - You’re a team player - You’re willing to travel throughout Asia, and to factories around the Phnom Penh area. - You’re creative and innovative; you love to build great new things that are fresh and unique while staying on brand - You’re agile, and motivated by a fast-paced and ever changing environment - You’re passionate about transforming travel for all (but that’s a given!) Excited to join the team, but not sure you meet all of the qualifications? Please apply, we’d still love to hear from you. ## Who We Are - We’re travelers. Travel is about the journey - the transformative experiences and the growth each trip offers. All employees are encouraged to take time to get away through our variety of time away from work offerings. - We’re driven. The work we do matters and collectively drives impact. No matter the job title, everyone at Away is a meaningful contributor in unlocking our ever growing potential. - We’re supportive. We value the entirety of your life's journey, not just the milestones. You'll find an environment that celebrates balance, understanding that your personal passions and commitments outside of work, are threads of the same fabric that makes you unique. Our Commitment As a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Away seeks individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this opportunity. We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is too. Through initiatives like our Employee Resource Groups, anti-racism training, and bias prevention initiatives, we’re building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their authentic selves to work. EEOC Statement: Away is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability. Away is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@awaytravel.com. ## About Away ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Away is a direct-to-consumer premium luggage and travel accessories brand that designs and sells suitcases, bags, and travel essentials to inspire people to travel more. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series D) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, USA - **Founded**: 2015 - **Founders**: Jen Rubio and Steph Korey ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Retail (Luggage & Travel Accessories) - **Target customers**: B2C (Modern travelers, primarily direct-to-consumer online, with a growing brick-and-mortar presence) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "To create a more open world by making travel easier." ## Products & Services - **The Carry-On**: A signature polycarbonate hard-shell carry-on suitcase, the company's flagship product, known for its integrated USB charger and sleek design. - **Checked Luggage** (The Bigger Carry-On, Medium, Large, and The Everywhere Bag): A range of larger suitcases and duffel bags for longer trips. - **Travel Accessories**: A curated collection of items including packing cubes, toiletry bags, travel pillows, luggage tags, and other travel essentials. - **Personalization**: Customers can customize their luggage with monograms, text, or initials. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: $1.4 billion (as of May 2026, per Tracxn) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $300 million (as of May 2026, per LinkedIn) with $216 million in total funding raised. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Forerunner Ventures, Global Founders Capital, Wellington Management, and others. - **Growth Signals**: The company has 244 employees (+1.6% YoY) and operates in 17 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, and China. It has 17 retail stores across the US, UK, and Canada, signaling a successful omnichannel expansion from its DTC roots. Active job postings have grown 300% year-over-year, indicating a hiring push. ## Competitive Advantages - **Brand & Design**: A strong, modern brand identity that resonates with millennial and Gen Z travelers, often compared to Warby Parker for its DTC disruption of a legacy industry (luggage). - **Direct-to-Consumer Model**: Bypassing traditional retail markups allows for competitive pricing and a high-quality product, while building a direct relationship with customers. - **Product Innovation**: Known for integrating thoughtful features (e.g., built-in USB chargers, TSA-approved locks, 360-degree spinner wheels) and a minimalist, aesthetically pleasing design. - **Omnichannel Presence**: A successful mix of a strong online store and physical retail locations, providing customers with both convenience and a tactile shopping experience. ## Strategic Focus - **Global Expansion**: Expanding its physical retail footprint and shipping to over 35 countries to capture more of the international travel market. - **Product Line Extension**: Continuously adding new travel accessories and potentially expanding into adjacent travel categories (e.g., apparel, tech accessories) to increase customer lifetime value. - **Sustainability & Impact**: The company has a stated focus on "doing good as you do well," with initiatives like paid volunteer time (8 hours/year/employee) and a growing emphasis on sustainable materials and practices. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: The company emphasizes a culture of "own it," "be the customer," "make great new things," and "do good as you do well," fostering a sense of ownership and accountability among employees. - **Hybrid Work Model**: The company operates with a hybrid workspace; employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work, with typical on-site time being flexible. - **Benefits & Perks**: Offers health insurance, paid time off (vacation and wellness), equity options for all employees, and product stipends (e.g., discounts on luggage, travel giveaways). - **Inclusion & Impact**: Actively promotes diversity and inclusion through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and a stated commitment to building teams that reflect their global customer base. Employees also receive 8 hours of paid time off to volunteer annually. - **Growth Trajectory**: With a 300% year-over-year increase in job postings and a valuation of $1.4B, the company is in a growth phase, offering opportunities for career advancement. ## Sources 1. [Away Careers Page](https://www.awaytravel.com/pages/careers) 2. [Away LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/away) 3. [Built In - Away Company Profile](https://builtin.com/company/away) 4. [Tracxn - Away Company Profile](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/away/__VG6zOmDe9QgOFvA8vEyMg72cajOnnksNwkp9jqk4sAM) 5. 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