Dev-Com Manager for Nam Dinh/ Thanh Hoa

SUMMARY
Supervise and drive the Dev-Com process from prototype package receipt through to initial production. Facilitate communication & collaboration with key stake-holders at all times to drive decision-making. Ensure projects meet the brand & consumer needs and can be mass produced on time at targeted costs. Strive for continuous improvement in all areas of Dev-Com cycle.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Dev Com Technician, Senior Dev Com Technician, Assistant Dev Com Manager
Organizational Relationships
Lead, Develop and maintain productive, effective and professional relationships with peers, superiors, factories, and others. Represent the company in a positive and supportive manner at all times.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1 Supervise & Drive the Dev-Com process from prototype package receipt through to initial production.
2 Lead & Manage timely shipping of Proto, GTM1, GTM2, Sales and production confirmation samples to ensure a smooth transition from Dev-Com into production
3 Lead & Manage the execution of the Dev-Com process to ensure on time RTB (Ready to Buy)
4 Lead & Plan development and commercialization of projects according to critical timelines and cost/margin targets.
5 Supervise last creation and documentation
6 Problem-solve design tech packages on receipt for potential construction, material, fit & wear or cost concerns.
7 Supervise updating and maintenance of correct Bill of Materials (BOM) for all projects.
8 Supervise & manage timely creation, delivery and approval of all relevant technical information (shell patterns, 2D's, 3D's, lasts, patterns, blue-prints, cost sheets, etc.)
9 Review and evaluate project status with the product creation and development teams with increased mastery of patterns, mold processes, materials, pricing, yield & cost analysis, manufacturing processes and end use performance.
10 Supervise Tech meetings with own team members, factories and QC with focus on patterns, mold processes, materials, manufacturing processes and end use performance.
11 Supervise product tear-downs of samples or competitor product to evaluate construction, comfort or cost concerns.
12 Lead & manage the diagnosis of fit/wear and commercialization issues and ensure that product offerings are proven and tested for successfully commercialized and mass production.
13 Lead & Approve evaluation of mold cycle times
14 Give clear & concise communication to relevant stake-holders including overseas partners.
15 Strive for continuous improvement in production through periodic examination of defective returns.
16 Travel to factories, suppliers and US HQ as necessary.
17 Pro-actively problem-solve by identifying issues and presenting solutions options to team-mates.
18 Focus attention on critical goals & results and hold direct reports accountable
19 Provide PLMs/product design with alternatives in constructions, materials, costing, duties, etc.
20 Analyze and Critique technical drawings, lab tests, patterns, components and lasts to identify issues.
21 Expertise to use the tools of the trade including calipers, hardness gauge, tape measure, profile gauge, Brannock device, etc.
22 Mentor and develop direct reports.
23 Research, evaluate and select new manufacturing facilities
24 Proactively seek evaluate and monitor new technologies relevant to the industry.
25 Working with Dev Com Director and US counterparts allocate projects to factories appropriately (Team Leaders only)
26 Working with Dev-Com Director and US counterparts review and approve seasonal CP's (Team Leaders only)