AIR MANUFACTURING INNOVATION - DIRECTOR, PRODUCTION OPERATIONS

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

At Air Manufacturing Innovation (Air MI), we deliver on Nike’s most daring dream: giving every athlete the unparalleled sensation of walking on air. Since Nike introduced the Air sole in 1979, no technology has become more synonymous with Nike than Air. Our teams engineer, make and perfect Nike’s most advanced footwear components. Masters of teamwork, we challenge assumptions in order to get faster, drive efficiency and fine-tune technology to deliver quality performance plastic. At our state-of-the-art facilities located in Beaverton, Oregon and St. Charles, Missouri, Air MI is taking Air to places that we never thought possible. Learn more about .

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries, and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream, and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders, and innovators. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Air Moves Us Welcome to the soul of Nike Air: Air Manufacturing Innovation, where we live and breathe NIKE, Inc.’s purpose is to use the power of sport to move the world forward! We imagine, design, and create technology that elevates every athlete’s potential. And we’re sprinting toward a sustainable future. At our innovative facilities in St. Charles, Missouri, our world-class teams fine-tune Air technology to deliver precision performance. We demonstrate LEAN manufacturing practices to push the boundaries of product innovation and pursue ambitious sustainability goals. Our influence spans design, development, engineering, and manufacturing across 40+ countries and multiple industries.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

This leader will formulate the manufacturing department's business strategy and goals, including responsibility for the day-to-day manufacturing of Thermoforming and/or Extrusion platforms. The Director will be an effective teammate with our cross-functional partners within safety, quality, supply chain, engineering, and maintenance to ensure cohesive communication and the production of high-quality, cost-effective products in a safe environment. This Director plays an important role in working with the successful transition of new products/processes into manufacturing. You will be expected to use your knowledge and experience to drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization. 

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

• Consistent leadership presence on the plant floor; the ability to connect authentically, build confidence in others, and inspire and motivate people into action.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing department
• Develop and implement the overall manufacturing strategy in alignment with the company's goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and guidance to the manufacturing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key support group leaders to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Collaborate with the internal quality engineering group to establish and maintain a robust quality management system, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and industry-standard processes.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators to track manufacturing performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive operational excellence initiatives.
• Communicate with Shift Managers to ensure a cohesive product flow.
• Provides leadership to managers, supervisors, and/or professional staff
• Keep the Site Leader informed of all issues that could affect or interrupt production flow.
• Lead efforts to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiencies, and reduce costs while maintaining high-quality standards and meeting production targets.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and other relevant departments to ensure seamless integration of manufacturing activities across the organization.
• Ability to adapt and work under pressure to meet deliverables in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that foster collaboration with cross-functional teams at all levels in the business.
• Problem-solving and decision-making experience based upon the use of data analysis of complex issues and objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership and management background with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives and achieve budget goals.
• Acts as a conduit of information between factories and World Headquarters. Monitors factory production reports, processes, procedures, and information. Addresses any issues or discrepancies.
• Monitors factory compliance with the code of conduct. Notes any issues or concerns and ensures Corporate Responsibility is involved when needed.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?

The Director will lead and manage a 24/7 manufacturing facility of managers, supervisors, and first-line athletes. The director will also be an effective teammate with our cross-functional partners in safety, quality, supply chain, engineering, and maintenance in St. Charles, Beaverton, and Vietnam. 

WHAT YOU BRING TO NIKE

Manufacturing and Functional Experience: 

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree (ideally manufacturing-related) and a minimum of 10 years of directly relevant experience; experience should include comprehensive experience as a business/process leader or industry. One of the following alternatives may be accepted: Masters + 9 yrs; Associate degree + 11 yrs; High School + 12 yrs
• Required Functional Experience: Lean Practitioner, Lean Manufacturing Experience, Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and 5S experience and implementation
• Prior Director level experience is preferred
• Preferred technology capabilities: SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, and Workday
• Experience successfully leading projects or other large improvement plan initiatives is preferred

Leadership Experience: 

• Experience leading a team-based system
• Advanced problem-solving skills are required
• Strong conceptual skills and ability to implement change
• Sound analytical and business judgment, including demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to plan, lead, and implement critical initiatives in a complex environment
• Mature approach to challenging situations and environments
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and change

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, a casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

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NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

How We Hire

At NIKE, Inc. we promise to provide a premium, inclusive, compelling and authentic candidate experience. Delivering on this promise means we allow you to be at your best — and to do that, you need to understand how the hiring process works. Transparency is key. * This overview explains our hiring process for corporate roles. Note there may be different hiring steps involved for non-corporate roles.

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