Footwear Sampling supervisor

Stella International Holdings Limited; Sidoarjo; On-site; IDR 502.512.000 - 837.521.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading footwear manufacturer is seeking a Footwear Sampling Manager for a full-time, on-site role in Sidoarjo. The manager will lead a team in managing sample production, ensuring quality and timely completion of prototypes. Candidates need strong expertise in footwear design and production processes, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Those with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering are preferred. This role requires excellent team management and communication skills, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Footwear Design, Pattern Making, and Sampling processes.
• Experience in Production Planning and Quality Control specific to the footwear industry.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Material Selection, Product Development, and Prototyping.
• Excellent organizational skills and team management abilities.
• Familiarity with industry trends in casual and fashion footwear.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in sampling or footwear production management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sampling team to manage sample production projects.
• Ensure quality and timely completion of shoe prototypes.
• Collaborate closely with design and development teams.
• Troubleshoot production challenges.
• Communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Footwear Design

Pattern Making

Production Planning

Quality Control

Material Selection

Product Development

Prototyping

Team Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Tools

Footwear production tools and software

Job description

HRD at Stella International Holdings Ltd. | Bachelor of Law | Founder of ILSA Chapter UTM

Company Description

Stella International Holdings Limited is a leading developer and manufacturer of quality footwear, listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited since 2007. Established in 1982, Stella serves many of the world's top casual and fashion footwear brands, including Clarks, Timberland, ECCO, Gucci, Prada, and Alexander Wang. The company operates major factories across Asia, including China, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, and employs over 75,000 people. Additionally, Stella designs and retails its own brands such as Stella Luna, What For, and JKJY by Stella, targeting both Chinese and global markets. Headquartered in Dongguan City, China, Stella is ISO-9002 certified, with studios and offices in prominent locations like Hong Kong, Shanghai, Paris, and Venice.

Role Description

This is a full‑time, on‑site role based in Sidoarjo for a Footwear Sampling Manager. The Footwear Sampling Manager will lead the sampling team to manage sample production projects, ensuring quality and timely completion. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and overseeing the execution of shoe prototypes, working closely with design and development teams to meet client specifications, and troubleshooting production challenges. The role requires regular collaboration with cross‑functional teams, maintaining communication with both internal and external stakeholders, and meeting deadlines to support production goals.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Footwear Design, Pattern Making, and Sampling processes
• Experience in Production Planning and Quality Control specific to the footwear industry
• Hands‑on knowledge of Material Selection, Product Development, and Prototyping
• Excellent organizational skills, team management, and communication abilities
• Familiarity with industry trends in casual and fashion footwear
• Proficiency in footwear production tools and software is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in sampling or footwear production management
• Ability to work on‑site in Sidoarjo and collaborate effectively with diverse teams