Senior Manager, Footwear Production Operations

Vans; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans le domaine de la chaussure, recherche un Senior Manager, Footwear Production Operations, basé à Hanoï, Vietnam. Ce rôle implique la supervision complète du processus de production, la gestion des relations avec les usines en Asie, et nécessite une solide expertise en fabrication de chaussures, ainsi qu'une capacité à voyager fréquemment dans la région.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 ans d'expérience en production de chaussures, avec au moins 3 ans dans un rôle de direction.
• Compréhension approfondie des processus et des matériaux de fabrication de chaussures.
• Capable de travailler dans un environnement dynamique avec des équipes interfonctionnelles.

Responsibilities

• Superviser l'ensemble du processus de production de chaussures, du début à la livraison.
• Gérer les relations avec les usines et les fournisseurs.
• Mettre en œuvre des améliorations de processus pour augmenter l'efficacité.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLM systems

Production planning tools

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned and detail-oriented Senior Manager, Footwear Production Operations to oversee the end-to-end production process, from Comm to mass manufacturing. This role is critical in ensuring product quality, on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and strong vendor/factory relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in footwear production, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep understanding of factory operations and supply chain logistics.

This role will be based in Hanoi, Vietnam, and will require extensive travel to vendor locations across northern and southern Vietnam, as well as Cambodia. Candidate will be an industry SME with extensive knowledge of Vietnan and Cambodian footwear manufacturing, a person able to operate within a group or on their own – a driver of quality first mindset and modern manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire footwear production process From T4 to delivery, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Manage relationships with domestic and international factories and vendors, ensuring capacity planning and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with design, development, sourcing, Costing & quality assurance teams to ensure seamless execution of product plans – use speak up voice to ensure new designs are fit for mass production.
• Monitor production schedules and workflows (core KPIs) addressing delays and resolving issues proactively.
• Ensure adherence to cost targets without compromising quality or design integrity.
• Analyze production performance and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Lead and mentor a team of production operations associates, providing guidance and performance management.
• Conduct regular on-site factory visits throughout Vietnam and Cambodia to monitor production, quality standards meet or exceed brand needs.
• Ownership of vendor VPM (Vendor Performance Management) and CAPs to ensure continued improvement.
• Partner with VF Quality Management to trouble-shoot chargebacks and create CAPs.
• Stay informed of industry trends, material innovations, and manufacturing best practices.
• Own corporate goals relating to production enviroment and ensure delivery of expectations within the set time frame(s).
• SME in the field of footwear production in the countries responsible, able to provide high level overview of what is working / not working within sourcing locations, be able to share perspective of competitors approaches within these zones.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field. MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in footwear production, with at least 3 years in a senior or managerial role.
• Deep understanding of footwear manufacturing processes, materials, and construction methods.
• Have strong knowledge of footwear processes and constructions, vulcanized, cold cement, strobel, lasted, Direct Attach, Direct Injection.
• Experience working with overseas factories, particularly in Asia (China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, etc.).
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PLM systems, and production planning tools.
• Fluent in English (written and Verbal) additional languages (Vietnamese, Khmer, Mandarin) are a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the region.

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