Director Of Product Development

Job Description:

Our Client is seeking an accomplished Regional Head of Production Engineering Development and Quality Assurance with extensive expertise in footwear processes construction tooling and quality management. The ideal candidate will lead our product team in the North of Vietnam ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency from the initial tech pack to the finished product.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage the regional quality product development and commercialization teams to create the best quality product from the ITP finished product.
2. Oversee the entire product lifecycle and manage the product timeline according to an embedded GTM calendar.
3. Set essential nonnegotiable requirements for product excellence with the teams (Allbirds ad Factory).

Technical Expertise:

1. Possess expert knowledge in footwear construction techniques pattern making grading last making and tooling to guide and support the development and commercialization teams in achieving product excellence.
2. Conduct inregion fittings and provide technical guidance to resolve construction issues.
3. Establish a QA process to ensure product excellence from ITO to finished goods.

Quality Management:

1. Establish and enforce stringent quality control measures to ensure that products meet fit requirements and quality standards while retaining design aesthetic as closely as possible.
2. Implement quality assurance processes and continuous improvement initiatives across all product development commercialization and production stages.
3. Take ownership of Testing materials and FGT.

CrossFunctional Collaboration:

1. Collaborate closely with design US PD materials planning costing and factories to align product development commercialization and quality strategies with market demands and brand objectives.
2. Coordinate with external vendors and suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials and reduction of LLTs.

Leadership and Team Development:

1. Mentor coach and develop the team fostering a culture of innovation collaboration and continuous learning to reinforce empowerment and a growth mindset.
2. Provide leadership and guidance to drive team performance efficiency and excellence.

Areas Needing Assistance:

1. Empower the Asia Based PD and create a culture of growth and confidence.
2. Embed a process for ITP to finished goods to ensure an excellent quality product as a minimum.
3. Set basic requirements with the factory and team for the basic requirements of good quality production.
4. Create communication channels for key stakeholders to understand regional priorities and deliver OTIF against a proven GTM calendar.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Footwear Fashion Design Engineering or related field.
• Additional certifications or training in Footwear knitting construction and development are advantageous.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in footwear Development or commercialization with significant tenure in a leadership role.
• Expertise in manufacturing processes technical specifications and quality standards.
• Strong leadership problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities.
• Excellent communication collaboration and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Fitness benefits
• Phone/communication benefit
• Free shoes
• Generous holiday
• Team events
• 401K (if a US resident)

Remote Work :

No