Manufacturing Director - Footwear (Open to Expats)

PT Michael Page Internasional Indonesia; Jawa Barat; On-site; IDR 400.000.000 - 450.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading footwear brand is seeking a Manufacturing Director to drive quality, production efficiency, and team development. This role involves strategic decision-making and collaboration with factory leaders to enhance manufacturing operations. A strong background in the footwear industry and proven leadership skills are essential. Attractive compensation and the opportunity to work in a diverse international environment are offered.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Opportunity to work in an international environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 4 years across multiple functional areas.
• 3 years in people management role required.
• Experience in the footwear industry, especially leather footwear production, is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make strategic decisions to optimize production quality and efficiency.
• Cultivate relationships with factory leadership for high-performing teams.
• Implement best practices across factories, focusing on manufacturing innovation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Manufacturing Director - Footwear (Open to Expats)

The manufacturing director is responsible for quality, production, and manufacturing efficiency targets within the area.

The client is a leading footwear brand.

Description

Make strategic and operational decisions to optimize results across all aspects of production, including quality, output, efficiency, and adherence to brand standards.

Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with factory leadership to build high-performing production teams.

Partner with factory General Managers and senior leaders on initiatives such as operator skills assessment, workforce training, development, and equipment planning.

Promote and ensure consistent implementation of best practices and key initiatives across factories, focusing on quality, production, and engineering innovation.

Leverage manufacturing expertise to coach, mentor, and upskill team members.

Develop team members to maintain high performance, build relevant skills, and ensure succession planning.

Lead by example to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

Profile

Experience in the footwear industry, particularly from the brand or manufacturer side; leather footwear production experience is highly preferred.

Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Proven ability to manage multi-site manufacturing operations with a monthly output of millions of pairs.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years across multiple functional areas.

At least 3 years in a people management role.

Strong expertise in manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies.

Successful track record in leading complex projects.

Analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mindset.

Excellent interpersonal, influencing, presentation, and communication skills.

Ability to lead cross-functional and cross-regional teams.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools.

Job Offer

Opportunity to work in an international and diverse environment.

Attractive remuneration package.

To apply online, click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion, contact Erni Susanto.