Engineer, Regional Operations

Role & Responsibilities:  

Position Definition (Key Purpose of the Position):

• As part of the Global Materials Sourcing (GMS) Team, the Regional Operations Engineer Underfoot Platforms will execute seasonal process audit activities related to underfoot Production facilities. 

• These include Mold and compound transfers, seasonal mold and SOP checks, quality assessments, raw materials adherence, storage check, production capacity, lab controls, and inspecting components for high impact NPI programs.  

• Regional Operations Engineer will support VF’s partners in the creation of an appropriate corrective action plan, addressing all issues highlighted during SCP process audits. 

• Monitor and track compliance against the CAP, analyzing and communicating risks in cases of non-compliance, finalizing and reporting as CAP issues are closed. 

• The Regional Operations Engineer will undertake regular on-site visits to suppliers’ facilities to monitor adherence to manufacturing SOPs and reporting all issues of non-compliance.  

• The Process Improvement Engineer will be accountable for maintaining and distributing the Underfoot Platforms color standards.   

Competency Requirements:  

Behavioral Competencies 

(Please refer to VF guiding principles and Leadership Profiles) 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) 

• Able to operate within a matrixed and culturally diverse environment 

• Strong working independently but with the ability to collaborate x-functionally  

• Detail orientated, quality mindset 

• Process and systems driven  

• Strong learning agility 

Functional Competencies 

List down specific set of functional skills required to perform in this role  

• High level of understanding of mold making, materials and maintenance processes  

• Good understanding of quality systems and processes  

• Basic data and analytical skills 

Experience 

Minimum Relevant Experience:   

Experience in Underfoot Operations and Engineering in Footwear, Areo-space, auto-motive and/or medical devise industries  

Minimum Supervisory Experience:  

N/A 

Nature of Work:  

Engineering 

Academic Qualifications 

Minimum Degree Held: Bachelor’s degree, College graduate or equivalent work experience  

Subject Expert In: Operations Engineering  

Certifications Required:  N/A 

Team Structure: 

Separately provided 

Specific Working Conditions 

Frequency of Travel:   

Frequent local and domestic travel within Asia