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**Key Purpose of the Job:**
Lead continuous improvement at the factory through proper quality initiatives, prevention and risk management. Must be able to directly influence factory QMS through a close working relationship with key vendor and factory quality personnel. Be accountable for delivering consistently high-quality product as measured through all QM KPIs/Metrics. Act as a coach and mentor for VFQA team as well as all factory Quality Management team.
**Key Area of Responsibility:**
+ Assure vendors FKR, CFA and CFIA are well trained up and ready for empowering themselves conduct Pre FPA, MPA audit of new onboard Factory. Arrange training for newly onboarded factory on People, Process and Product.
+ Collaborate with vendors and all stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the production process
+ Evaluate the quality KPIs of the factories, monitor, support and
+ Attend RAM/T4 meeting with cross function team and determine the Product risk Level and establish CPA for high-risk programs. Share the updates with VFQA and factory and confirm implementation.
+ Support vendors with technical guidance, quality training, and standard SOPs to improve processes and meet VF standards.
+ Identify global best practice improvements for process, products and manufacturing requirements for global alignment.
+ Be an active SME and involve in project-based task to have continuous improvement.
+ Support and monitor the factory internal lab testing SOP against Brand standards and Industrial/Country requirements.
+ Work with Quality Manager and factory for Problem solving & Technical support
+ Provide weekly/bi-weekly/monthly process improvement data to map progress
**Strategic Role Relationship Building**
+ Openly seeks out individuals at the factory level and internally to share relevant information that benefits the customer, business and VF associates.
+ Debates and provides authentic dialogue with stakeholders to achieve the shared goal.
**Leadership**
+ Actively listens to others and exchanges ideas
+ Applies facts and adapts own communication style and language based on the audience and situation.
+ Provide active coaching to team members to encourage and foster new knowledge while ensuring VFs values are upheld.
**Other Requirements:**
+ Proficient in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
+ Good analytical and problem-solving skill
+ Fair knowledge of 5S / ISO 9001 / 8D problem solving
+ Knowledge in SPC, CPK and Six Sigma disciplines, FMEA would be advantageous
Apparel and/or Footwear, Manufacturing Knowledge
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VF Diversity Vision Statement
VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

**This Position is Based in Chittagong, Bangladesh**
**Key Purpose of the Job:**
The role will play a key part to drive Quality Management initiatives and ensure they are executed
according to the strategic plan. This role should have analytical thinking and problem-solving acumen.
Effective leadership skills with strong communication and interpersonal skills to build strong network
with VFQM team, brand, vendor partners and cross functional teams of VF.
**Key Area of Responsibility:**
**Quality Management**
- Ensure all vendors follow VF's Term of Engagement, Vendor Code of Conduct and other rules
and regulations.
- Evaluate new vendors for factory quality set up, technical support, and product capability
- Ability to analyze data to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to enhance
product quality and sustain it. Foster a strong culture of continuous improvement
- Working with team to formulate reports and documentation to track progress and ensure
transparency with the vendor partners.
- Coaching, guiding and leadership training to the QM team along with VKR and FKR to
achieve the Quality KPIs
- Exhibiting Adaptability and resilience by being flexible and responsive to changes
- Prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively to meet deadlines
- Ability to balance quality requirements and stakeholder expectations
- Working well with cross functional departments to ensure quality is maintained throughout the
production process keeping business aspect in consideration
- Plan strategy for divested vendors for smooth execution of the bulk production.
Strategic Role Relationship Building
- Build close working relationship with counterparts across the globe
- Maintain and enhance collaborative working culture with customers' best interest in mind.
Our Expectation For Demonstrating Leadership
- Strategic Leadership
- Understands and has ability to explain organization vision and strategic goals to the team, and how
daily operations activities related to achieving overall direction
- Participates in planning and prioritization; identifies opportunities to improve effectiveness through
cross-functional collaboration
- Growing People & Teams
- Supports employee performance and development through coaching and feedback.
- Encourages collaboration and shared learning to strengthen team performance
- Leads by example, demonstrating continuous improvement and adaptability
- Driving Results
- Focuses on achieving objectives through execution against aligned processes and ways of working
- Anticipates & prevents problems that could impact team performance
- Proactively seeks solutions to solve problems effectively to maintain team performance.
- Partnership
- Works effectively with peers and partners, provides constructive feedback to drive achievement of shared goals
- Builds strong relationships and ensure clear, transparent communication within their teams and with stakeholders.
- Understands cross functional goals that support team objectives and business outcomes.
Job Role (Maximizing Performance) (Please delete where inappropriate) :
People Leader
Number of Direct Report Subordinates: 3 and above
**Required Competencies:**
- Coaching and Developing Others
- Facilitate Change
- Building a successful team
- Empowerment
- Selecting Talent
- Business Acumen
- Operational Decision Making
- Driving Execution
- Customer Focus
- Building Strategic Work Relationships
- Building Trust
- Communication
- Gaining Commitment
- Leveraging Cultural Diversity
- Adaptability
- Innovation
- Driving for Result
Minimum Relevant Experience: 8 - 10 year (s)
Minimum Supervisory Experience: 3 - 5 year (s)
Minimum Academic Requirement: University graduate or above
Major Subjects:
Engineering / Garment Manufacturing Technology /
Footwear technology or relevant experience
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VF Diversity Vision Statement
VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

Position Summary:
The Footwear commercialization Engineer is responsible for bringing VF owned brand footwear designs to life by engineering products for efficient manufacturability, lowest cost and highest quality and performance. Based on one of VF key manufacturing regions, within one or more of VF's strategic vendors, this role serves as a critical liaison between the VF development and production teams, ensuring that product intent is maintained while meeting commercial and operational requirements.
You will work hands-on with factory and brand development teams, ensuring commercialization best practice feedback is captured early within the Product development cycle. As VF's commercialization engineer, you will create in partnership with the vendor the extreme fit and wear test samples, conduct tooling reviews, and conduct pre-production trials (T4) to ensure product readiness to hand-off to VF production teams - ensuring VF's high standards of quality, comfort and durability are maintained.
Commercialization Engineer of Global Product Supply - Footwear
**How You Will Make a Difference**
**What you will do:**
+ Execute the commercialization process, use your SME production knowledge to ensure viability of development samples to commercialization requirements.
+ Partner with brand and vendor development, engineering, and production teams to ensure accuracy in pattern, fit, materialsand assembly technics and ensure PD and vendor teams have conducted correct laboratory testing to ensure product performance.
+ Lead / track extreme fit trial schedules are conducted by brand approved fit and wear test teams and remain on track to product BR time-line - reporting each stage to the cross functional stakeholders.
+ Track and hold accountable downstream and update stream teams against timelines to ensure BR and T4 readiness.
+ You will partner with VF's nominated GMS mold tooling team to ensure timelines for extreme and full-size tooling align with planning guidance for BR and production timeframes.
+ You will partner with VF's costing team to validate sample and production patterns against yield utilization.
**Skills for Success**
+ Years of related professional experience: 3 years relevant experience in footwear commercialization or production environmentsworking for reputable, fashion, retail or consumer-facing multinational organizations.
+ Educational position requirements: Degree holder in Textiles, Eq./Apparel/ Footwear related fields.
+ Subject Expert In: Footwear engineer, LEAN manufacturing, Automation, patterns, laboratory standards and testing / materials.
+ Able to breakdown complex engineering situations and information into easily communicable mails in a verbal or written format.
**What we expect you already know:**
+ Knowledge of Footwear with a key focus on alltechnical constructions, laboratory testing, material performance, fit and wear, LEAN production, automation and speed development.
+ Ability to operate on your own or within a cross-functional, multi-cultural team and be seen as a positive contributor.
+ Ability to communicate technical feedback in an impactful and easy to understand format to ensure fast buy-in for troubleshooting.
+ A strong understanding of paper patterns creation and an understanding of digital product creation will be a strong advantage.
+ Strong upholder of VF's core pillars.
+ Language Proficiency: Excellent English - Mandarin / Vietnamese a plus.
**What we will teach you:**
+ Being part of a business that is Purpose led enabling one to have a positive impact on communities around the world, giving greater meaning to the work that we do.
+ You will work with a team of diverse and sharp minds that operate with an inclusive and global mindset because our differences are what make us stronger together.
+ We will provide you with the best in class, work environment, well-being policies and workplace flexibility that is about helping you show up and lean into life with your whole self - emotionally, physically and socially.
**What's In It for You**
We're in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our
people. That's why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial wellbeing for all VF associates.
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VF Diversity Vision Statement
VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

**About your role:**
You will lead a team of specialists responsible to oversee the day-to-day production operations across assigned locations at T1 factories. This role acts as the first line of escalation, supports on production issues troubleshooting and collaborates closely with VF functional teams and Factory partners to drive performance on Quality, OTP and Social/Environmental Compliance. Additionally, you will support on driving continuous process improvement, championing change, and fostering a culture of operational excellence and innovation.
This position requires frequent travel to factory sites across the designated locations within the country. This role is ideal for a results-driven professional with strong production operational acumen and leadership capabilities. Success in this role depends on the ability to collaborate effectively, build strong internal and external relationships, and champion continuous improvement.
**Your r** **esponsibilities** **will include (but not limited)** **:**
+ Lead and develop a team of specialists, coach performance and support professional growth;
+ Manage a portfolio of factories within the assigned country, ensuring core KPIs are consistently met or exceeded;
+ Actively contribute on Risk Assessment (TD) and Pre-Production (T4) meetings by identifying risks and recommending actions to safeguard product quality and performance, ensuring alignment with brand standards and industry best practices. Promote a "Speak-up" culture.
+ Take full accountability for resolving production-related issues (e.g., material delays, low output) in close collaboration with VF functions and Factory partners.
+ Participate in root cause analysis and CAP reviews for quality claims with the QM team. Facilitate CAP implementation and ensure effectiveness of actions implemented
+ Support the RSO (Responsible Sourcing Ops) team in driving the completion of social/environmental compliance corrective action plans and assist in implementing VF's environmental and social programs (e.g., Higg Index, WCD, LABS).
+ Co-lead the automation strategy with the Commercialization team and support factories in adopting lean manufacturing and best-in-class practices;
+ Leverage data analytics to improve factory performance and efficiency.
+ Maintain strong relationships with cross-functional partners and act as the key contact point for operational escalations;
+ Stay informed of industry trends, material innovations, and manufacturing best practices.
+ Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvementunder the guidance of the VFValues. Embrace the VF "Winning Together" culture in every interaction with your direct reports, internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
**What** **w** **e** **w** **ill** **b** **e** **l** **ooking** **f** **or** **in y** **ou:**
+ Knowledge of the product category within the scope of this role with proven experience - deep understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and construction methods;
+ You will be coaching and developing your team, providing timely constructive feedback enabling them to excel and realize their potential.
+ Proven leadership experience in managing multi-cultural teams and ability to influence stakeholders to advance business goals.
+ Drive and passion to make a difference, presenting a growth mindset that role models positivity and curiosity to your team and peers.
+ Ability to lead, facilitate and champion change.
+ Product Development or Technical expertisewill be an advantage.
**Key Attributes:**
+ Embodies the highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics.
+ Passion for product and a consumer-first mindset;
+ Able to manage complex and conflicting interpersonal interactions with others, solve problems, make decisions and work effectively under pressure. 
+ Possesses excellent organizational and analytical skills and prioritize and can successfully execute multiple tasks/projects.
+ Able to collaborate with peers and superiors while building relationships with individuals and organizations across the globe. 
+ Culturally sensitive and aware.
+ Demonstrates a creative, energetic, and motivated spirit.
O **ur Expectation** **For** **Demonstrating Leadership**
+ 　 **Strategic Leadership**
+ Understands and has ability to explain organization vision and strategic goals to the team, and how daily operations activities related to achieving overall direction
+ Participates in planning and prioritization; identifies opportunities to improve effectiveness through cross-functional collaboration
+ **Growing People & Teams**
+ Supports employee performance and development through coaching and feedback.
+ Encourages collaboration and shared learning to strengthen team performance
+ Leads by example, demonstrating continuous improvement and adaptability
+ **Driving Results**
+ Focuses on achieving objectives through execution against aligned processes and ways of working
+ Anticipates & prevents problems that could impact team performance
+ Proactively seeks solutions to solve problems effectively to maintain team performance.
+ **Partnership**
+ Works effectively with peers and partners, provides constructive feedback to drive achievement of shared goals
+ Builds strong relationships and ensure clear, transparent communication within their teams and with stakeholders.
+ Understands cross functional goals that support team objectives and business outcomes.
**Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field. MBA is a plus;
+ Minimum 5-7 years of experience in the field of production operations, with at least 3 years in a managerial role;
+ Experience working with overseas factories, and a multi-cultural factorymanagement team;
+ Proven experience in leading & developing team.
+ 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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VF Diversity Vision Statement
VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.