Technical Manager
Req Number: US -7388adi11
Country Mexico Department Sourcing
State Province DF Job Type Not specified
City Location Mexico City Brand adidas GROUP
PostalZip code Not specified Travel Extent < 25
Athletes hold themselves to high standards They work hard to sharpen their skills and practice their sport so they can deliver the most precise well-executed performances they are capable of Only with that kind of dedication and energy can they succeed
As our Technical Manager - LO Mexico youll be expected to bring your own MVP performance to the tasks below
Purpose
* Provides leadership and direction to team of Technicians & QC’s to ensure compliance to adidas-group quality standards and support in order to produce garments to meet the customer requirements
* Co-ordinates Technical quality team within the LO to support all functions internally and externally
* Supports the timely resolution of technical quality issues according to adidas-group standards in order to achieve quality and delivery objectives
* Supports and implements best practices and the introduction of new processes and technologies to support continuous improvement in technical quality
Key Responsibilities
* Identifies all LO Technical quality staffing requirements and ensures all positions are staffed with qualified individuals
* Provides direction for testing and adherence to quality standards within LO and supply base in accordance with adidas-group and regional standards
* Assesses and upgrades Technician QC competencies through the implementation of regional training programs and individual development
* Uses available resources to report and coordinate timely testing scheduling and efficient deployment of resources
* Directs sampling support for Development department as proscribed by current process ie Proto Sample to Size Set Sample
* Directs technical testing support for Production department within Liaison Office including wash print and colour testing in conjunction with the regional material teams
* Establishes effective communication between Development and Production external suppliers and internal business partners to resolve quality problems including communication of risks to delivery
* Applies own skills and experience to assist Technician QC’s to resolve quality issues during sampling and bulk production and seeks out the expertise of others as necessary
* Implements programs and tools for supplier development to achieve continuous improvement of product quality and production performance
* Organises and supervise random audits within the supply base on performance of accredited technicians QC’s
* Support GASA milestones within technical
Key Relationships
* Direct supervisory responsibility for Technical QC’ team leaders
* Internal service provider to Development and Production department as well as partner to HQ Project Management and FAD
* Key role in providing feedback and direction to suppliers
* Support Regional Head of Tech Services on implementation follow-up on systems procedures and monitoring of the same
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
* Ability to identify issues analyze facts and make technical quality decisions
* Strong management and leadership skills
* Fluent English language skills both written and spoken
* Good ITEDP skills
Requisite Education and Experience Minimum Qualifications
* Minimum three years experience in textile manufacturing or technologies preferably within Asia
* Degree or certificate in Textile Technology or Textile Engineering or equivalent related technical experience in the areas of color printing and washing
adidas’ founder Adi Dassler was inspired by a single idea when he made his first shoes at the age of just 20 to provide every athlete with the best footwear for his or her respective discipline And 85 years later we have almost 16000 employees worldwide who put this same passion and commitment to innovation into each concept component process and product we produce
Our mission is to be the leading sports brand in the world At adidas we understand it takes a village to accomplish this mission adidas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race religion color sex national origin citizenship creed age marital status sexual orientation veteran status mental or physical disability or any other protected status unrelated to the performance of the work involved You may have heard us say “Impossible is Nothing” or “Celebrate Originality” to us these phrases are more than just words If you share this same passion then apply today