Manufacturing Operations Transformation Lead Apparel

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.
At Columbia, we’re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we’re proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.
Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: “It’s perfect. Now make it better.” As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.
We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.
And we believe in you.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This position will coordinate SC Transformation efforts across both Quality, Production and Planning to drive continuous repositioning of work and streamlining of operations across LO network.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
• Coordinate the global production/QA team across LO network on some specific tasks or projects (process improvement, automation, centralization/globalization, vendor empowerment) to drive manufacturing operations transformation.
• Be responsible for providing training or leadership for project team members, and planning and assigning personnel to certain projects or specific tasks.
• Establish and maintain good Partnership with related cross functional departments in the organization and other business partners outside of organization.
YOU ARE
• Highly skilled in Honesty and Integrity (Be direct and truthful. Share information in a straightforward, thoughtful and appropriate manner. Follow all company values, ethics and standards)
• Highly skilled in Accountability (Take ownership of your actions, tasks and responsibilities at work. Support the successful implementation of your team’s goals and strategies)
• Highly skilled in Emotional Intelligence (Show self-awareness and an understanding of others’ needs. Moderate your behavior to cope with challenges. Strong Conflict management skills, High Interpersonal savviness etc.)
• Highly skilled in Enterprise mindset (Advocate a shared company vision and sense of purpose by thinking and working globally and cross-functionally.)
• Highly skilled in Change leadership (Lead yourself, your peers and your teams through change. Share information early and often. Strong Influence skill, etc.)
• Highly skilled in Strategic thinking (Consider the whole picture and broadest possible view of issues and challenges to develop and implement long-term, enterprise-wide solutions. Conceptual thinking, Forward thinking, etc.)
• Skilled in Talent development (Discuss learning opportunities for growth that lead to increased performance and potential towards career aspirations and company objectives.)
• Highly skilled in Negotiation
• Highly skilled in Collaboration & knowledge sharing (Seek and share knowledge for the benefit of the company. Cultivate relationships and build new partnerships across regions, brands and functions.)
• Highly skilled in Driving engagement (Create a positive workplace where everyone can thrive and do their best work. Employees’ diverse thoughts and ideas are heard and considered)
• Highly skilled in Innovation (Constantly seek new ways to learn, think and act differently. Use lessons learned to improve ideas and processes)
• Skilled in Operational & Financial Management (Maximize business results by making smart financial decisions. Know the policies, practices, trends and technology that impact your work at the company.)
• Skilled in Smart- risk taking (Take calculated risks after thoughtfully weighing outcomes, costs and benefits. Seek appropriate approval and support from impacted stakeholders.)
• Advanced in complex data analysis
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Competitive Package
,#Professional Learning and development opportunity
,#Flexible working time

Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Operations Management, Planning Data Analysis, Supply Chain Operation, Apparel Manufacturing