Tuyển dụng Chemical Engineering, Senior Manager (Footwear) tại Hồ Chí Minh

As the Senior Manager of Chemical Engineering, you will lead the chemical engineering team responsible for driving end-to-end adhesive systems including cleaner, primer, cement and surface-treatment across our global manufacturing network with the focus on new development models.

In this role, you will manage chemical engineering teams located in Asia and serve as the brand’s technical expert for all bonding related process and driving standardization and optimization of the brand’s chemical system through creation and implementation of Chemical Engineering Best Practices to be applied all Tier 1 factories in order to eliminate bonding defects, advance sustainable adhesive solutions and ensure robust, repeatable adhesion across all complex material combinations.

Build and Implement Chemical Engineering Best Practices in the areas of consistent and efficient adhesive related process and ensure it is correctly and consistently applied across T1 sourcing factories.

Ensure a treatment, primer, adhesive and bonding processes at T1 follow industry-leading practices and works closely with T1 and T2 adhesive and chemical suppliers to continuously improve quality standards.

Provide technical support to HOKA Chemical Engineering team in identifying potential bonding risks for the models in development and drive collaborative works with Product Development team to define the resolutions from chemical engineering perspective.

Provides the technical expertise to ensure compliance of adhesive systems, monitors compliance, and modifies formulations as standards evolve.

Manage HOKA’s overall chemical systems through the standard new adhesive approval systems to drive consistent and correct chemical application across all T1 factories.

Regularly explore, test and adopt new adhesive systems to enhance the products’ bonding performance and consistency while driving more sustainable chemical solutions to the brand.

Leads VOC reduction efforts and works closely with adhesive & chemical suppliers on the best practice, bonding program, new technology of machinery or chemical to enable implement an effective VOC reduction, Eco friendly, Human safety, PPH increase, Cost saving and production efficiency.

Lead, mentor, and develop Chemical Engineers with focus on fostering technical rigor, operational efficiency, and active factory floor engagement. Provide a guidance to the team’s technical capability goals, project roadmaps, and structured career development plans for all team members.

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Yêu cầu công việc

Education & Any Certifications Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemistry /chemical engineering

Year(s) of Experience & Background Required

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in footwear chemical engineering related fields
• Minimum 3 years People/Team management experience
• Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of rubber, EVA, PU, foam manufacturing processes.
• Extensive knowledge of footwear bottom component commercialization process and with expertise in product and process engineering.
• Familiar with industrial bonding test standards/methods for footwear applications
• Experience working in innovation field and concept realization for new polymers/foams
• Knowledge and experience in new adhesive development and validation process

Character and Personal Qualities

• Ability to lead, manage, and work in multitasks fast paced environment
• The ability to work logically and systematically
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a cross functional team
• Must have high moral integrity (non-corruptible)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and MS Word/PowerPoint
• A positive attitude to continued learning
• Have innovative mindset and attention to detail

Quyền lợi

• Khác: 13-month salary, Performance Bonus, Annual Leave, etc.