Director Club Assembly & Quality Cobra Golf

PUMA SE; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA SE is seeking an experienced Operations leader to oversee Club Assembly, Production Planning, and Custom Club Planning for North America. The role focuses on driving efficiency, budget adherence, and cross-functional collaboration with Sourcing, Program Management, and Product Development.

Leading the Cobra Golf operation, you will implement continuous improvement, set ambitious KPIs, and mentor the team to meet output and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years materials management/procurement experience with at least 7 years management
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or equivalent
• Experience with ERP in manufacturing and distribution; balancing procurement, inventory, and customer satisfaction
• Strong communication, diplomacy and relationship-building skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced complex manufacturing environment
• Golf industry experience is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic operational leadership and direction for Manufacturing facilities in North America
• Responsible for all aspects of Club Assembly operation including Stock and Custom
• Set, track and monitor operation budgets in collaboration with Finance
• Coordinate with Sourcing, Program Management and Product Development to meet output and quality
• Establish, implement and report KPI for operational performance
• Lead Cobra Golf operations, driving continuous improvement and best practices

Skills

Materials management

Procurement

ERP systems

MS Excel

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Job description

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome.

YOUR MISSION:

Club Assembly

• Provide strategic operational leadership and direction for Manufacturing facilities in North America
• Responsible for all aspects of Club Assembly operation, including Stock and Custom.
• Set, track and monitor Club Assembly operation budget. Work closely with Finance to ensure that the monthly budgets are met.
• Work closely with Sourcing, Program Management and Product Development teams to ensure all assembly process can meet output and quality requirements for the business.
• Establishes, implements, and reports on metrics for measuring operational performance.

Production Planning

• Manage production planners to ensure Club assembly operations are building appropriate clubs to meet sales needs.
• Work closely with Warehouse team to ensure proper components are staged for club assembly in a timely manner.
• Manage Custom Assembly plant to meet KPI to meet “Customer Happy” core value.

Custom Club Planning

• Manages custom orderbook through Custom Club Team to optimize the flow of orders from order intake to assembly
• Creates, establishes, and maintains business processes for managing the custom business from order taking to product shipment
• Oversees team who are the liaison between Customer Service, Sales Support Representatives, and the field on Custom Club business

Leadership & Team Management

• This role will focus on the Cobra Golf operation, including Club Assembly, Global Quality and production planning for golf club categories.
• Implement a culture of “Continuous Improvements”, striving to get better each day. Find process improvement opportunities to drive efficiencies.
• Leads the Operations team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Proactively develop others within the Cobra operation organization through sharing of best demonstrated processes and knowledge transference.

YOUR TALENT:

• 10+ years materials management/procurement experience with at least 7 years management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience and a solid understanding of ERP systems in a manufacturing and distribution environment; advanced capability in balancing procurement, inventory management, and customer satisfaction within the ERP system settings
• Relationship quality: communication, listening, diplomacy
• Superior analytical skills with demonstrated expertise in MS Excel
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced complex manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional technical aptitude: ability to quickly learn new systems
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Ability to prioritize departmental activities and set effective (SMART) goals and objectives for buyer planners.
• Golf Industry experiences a strong plus.

The hiring range base pay for this position is $135,600 - $187,795 + Bonus + Benefits

(Benefit Summary Corporate)

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.

PUMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of PUMA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.