Title:  Head - Soles

About Us

Tata International Limited is a leading trading and distribution company that has served the industry for over six decades, exemplifying its core values of Pioneering, Integrity, Excellence, Unity and Responsibility. We have our footprints in over 29 countries across the globe operating in diversified verticals from trading and distribution to manufacturing and retail, which offers our employees a dynamic environment rich in opportunities. Guided by the common threads of Tata Code of Conduct, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth thus laying  a strong foundation for creating a world-class organization where employees are respected and motivated to contribute to sustainable development. 

Job Purpose

Responsible to drive the sales & production/ manufacturing process to execute the commercialization to meet design vision, merchant requirements and organizations financial goals for the unit

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction to the manufacturing operations for production.
• Adheres to strategic direction in cost management, goal setting, employee relations, customer satisfaction and quality systems deployment.
• Coordinate plant support (Production, Planning, Engineering, and Quality Assurance) with appropriate management.
• Hands-on supervision and training to production/manufacturing employees on methodology, processes, quality standards, safety, material control processes etc.
• Achieve production targets within defined Quality and Cost parameters
• Prepare annual financial budget, evaluate periodic labour and expense statements and implement cost control activities, would also be responsible for the P&L of the Unit
• Ensure effective production planning for achieving product demands in different varieties efficiently.
• Achieving and improving yield maximization and efficiencies.
• Product size development and brand extensions
• Lead communication and team based activities such as plant-wide meetings, implementation of progressive policies and programs
• Responsible for managing the Production team in achieving quality standards at par with the overall global norms
• Handle production, development and technical teams to ensure product specification sheets and samples conform and meet quality standards and technical design requirements
• Support the product development and design teams and oversee product development based upon desired aesthetic, performance, comfort and fit.
• Monitor pricing, quality and delivery of products to ensure that these criteria are up to the standard requirement
• Partner with cross-functional teams: Design, Merchandising & Technical Design to cost engineer the product
• Communicate activities and results on a regular basis to the management
• Develop and implement plans to improve customer satisfaction through quality, costs and timelines

Educational Qualifications

High quality academic background Graduate into Footwear / Fashion Technology ; Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma in Marketing or Foreign Trade will be preferred

Desired Profile (Experience)

10 - 15 years of experience, preferably in product development with Sole manufacturing / Leather / Garments Companies of reasonable scale and complexity/diversity.

Industry Preference

Sole manufacturing