Senior Manager Manufacturing

Strategy Development:  

• Assist the Associate Manufacturing Director in developing and implementing, in his assigned region, manufacturing strategies aligned with the overall business objectives, focusing on cost-effectiveness, operational efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement, in his region.
• Assist Associate Director in developing and incorporating operational safety throughout his Team, in his region.

Technical Commercialization

• Manage the transition of the Development Technical Package to Production stage, in his region.
• Oversee the technical transfer and commercialization of product through production, in his region.
• Perform incoming material physical properties testing to ensure quality meets specification, in his region.

Manufacturing Operations Management:  

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• Assist the Associate Manufacturing Director in directing and managing all aspects of manufacturing process, including commercialization, quality assurance, and compliance with footwear industry standards and regulations, in his region.
• Overall responsible for the accountability of Department’s fixed and inventory-related assets, including but not limited to testing equipment, molds, Tech Packs, samples, and computer equipment, in his region.
• Monitor Production and commercialization, in his region.
• Mimic and assist the Associate Manufacturing Director in developing and executing cost management strategies to optimize manufacturing expenses, monitor budgets, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and lean manufacturing practices to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall operational efficiency, in his region.
• Enforce Department’s manufacturing processes, SOPs, and regulatory compliance, in his region.
• Mimic the Associate Manufacturing Director in adopting process designs, technologies, and methods that maximize process efficiency and continuous process flow, in his region.

Quality Management:

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• Establish and maintain robust quality control systems and procedures to ensure adherence to product specifications, industry compliance requirements, and customer expectations, in his region.
• Monitor QA/QC training and performance in his region.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reliability, in his region.
• Wear test insoles.

Team Leadership:

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• Assist the Associate Manufacturing Director in building and leading a high-performing manufacturing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and development opportunities to enhance team performance and individual growth, in his region.
• Recommend revisions of department’s SOP to the Associate Manufacturing Director.
• Assist the Associate Manufacturing Director in reaching Manufacturing KPI’s and OKR’s.
• Organize Team-building training for employees Level  M2, M1, A3, A2, and A1, in his region.

Risk Management

• Identify, motigate, and report to the Associate Manufacturing Director potential risks and challenges in manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and ethical practices, in his region.