General Manager Positions for a female fasion shoes company
General Manager of manufacturing
Reporting to the CEO, responsible to oversee and direct all manufacturing /order processing related operations in around US$400 million in revenues annually.
Qualifications
- Require a bachelor's degree in manufacturing, business administration or related field. A candidate from Taiwan with China experience in shoes business is highly preferable.
Other qualifications include at least 10 years+ of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment, as well as strong knowledge of industry and management methodologies such as ISO 9000, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
Technical Responsibilities
- Using process, quality and production improvement methodologies, this position directs the development, planning, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods. Supported by the Head of Technical Services who is responsible for outgoing quality, safety and efficiency improvements for all manufactured operations and compliance with health & safety regulations.
Management Responsibilities
- Management responsibilities include formulating manufacturing operations strategies and driving business results. This includes ensuring the highest quality, materials and production standards, overseeing manufacturing budgets and working with the Technical & Merchandising Departments to manufacture quality products that will meet customers' expectations in the most cost-effective manner.
General Manager of Sourcing & Development
Reporting to the CEO, manage the product developers of Ladies Fashion Division, product process and the execution of product that satisfy the needs of customers in terms of quality, performance, innovation, sustainability, delivery and profitability.
Qualifications
- Require a bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or related field. 10+ years in footwear development or production. A candidate from Taiwan or China with at least 5 years working in a source country is strongly preferred.
Management Responsibilities
1. Responsible for supply chain planning (material, costing) and sourcing strategy.
2. Ensure smooth transition between product development, sourcing and manufacturing.
3. Responsible for securing and optimizing the best possible factory resources in Asia (China, Vietnam, Indonesia and Cambodia).
4. Communicate with and influence team members in sales promotions (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Canada etc), supply chain planning, suppliers in Asia to coordinate process and scheduling decisions and align manufacturing strategies.
Remuneration
Compensation will be set at a level appropriate to the background, current position and current compensation of the successful candidate, but will be circa HK$2 million per annum.