About BOA
BOA Technology builds the scientifically proven and patented BOA Fit System. BOA partners with market-leading brands to make the best gear even better. Each unique configuration is engineered with performance fit at the center to create a precise fit and better connection between an athlete and their equipment — improving performance. BOA Technology Inc. is headquartered in Denver, Colorado with offices in Austria, Hong Kong, Greater China, South Korea, and Japan. For more information, visit BOAFIT.COM
BOA Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd. is a legal branch established by BOA Technology Inc. in China, responsible for the liaison and management of the company's OEM and suppliers, technical support for all cooperative brand factories and solving quality problems, as well as the marketing and sales of the entire Greater China.
Overview Of Role
Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Excellence, you will be instrumental in enhancing our development efficiency in product installation. Your expertise in footwear product line costing and technology investigation will be crucial as you collaborate with our international team and clients to establish strategic partnerships with factories. Additionally, you will oversee the regular auditing of factory partner installation processes to ensure consistent quality performance for BOA products.
Core Responsibilities
Reflect and role model BOA's vision, values and Leadership Model and demonstrate passion for our mission across the Factory Education & Technical Support team and rest of the organization.
- Lead, coach and develop the Factory Education & Technical Support team
- Work with your direct reports to set and review performance/development goals, discuss feedback regularly throughout the year, and formally summarize during performance reviews
- Create and manage BP factory portal with comprehensive global factory education and support tools, including standardized installation instructions, instructional videos, and installation tools.
- Assess the efficacy of ongoing programs by verifying product and part installation efficiency, integrating findings into model and product line costing.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with factory partners, ensuring the availability of installation support resources. Lead the resolution of BOA product quality issues and promote process improvements and best practices among factories.
- Collaborate with product teams to conduct gap analysis on new solutions and technology advancements.
- Conduct regular teamwork planning and resource management activities. Identify collaborative initiatives and actively participate in the creation of team operating plans.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Footwear Design, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related fields
- 8+ years working in the footwear industry with a proven record of team management.
- Subject matter expertise in footwear development and manufacturing processes, including familiarity with various shoe-making technologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities
- Experience in driving improvements with cross functional teams
- Willingness to travel internationally, primarily to partner factories and BOA global offices.
- Excellent verbal and written communication in Mandarin and English
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with US-based Development teams preferred.
We Offer
We're committed to helping our people be themselves, be well, and grow. We're proud to offer a creative work environment with a range of benefits no matter where you are around the world.
- Competitive remuneration package inclusive of annual performance bonus
- Social insurance, commercial insurance plus housing fund paid with pre-tax monthly salary base and ratio is 12%
- Flexible working policy, Competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry, including Annual Leave starting from 14 days, Birthday Leave, 4 weeks'
- Long Service Leave, 5-day working week and early releases on Fridays and major holidays' eve
- Annual health check Fun, friendly, inclusive workplace with social adventures and activities, including pantry supplies with snacks, fruits and drinks, and meal gatherings
- Free products
- Casual dress code
EEO Statement
Caring for each other and the community are part of our core values. We are dedicated to creating more access and opportunity within the outdoor and professional industries. We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace that focuses on inclusion and creates employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. If you think you meet most of the qualifications listed for the role you are interested in, we actively encourage you to apply.