Industrialization Coordinator

Ateliers du Portugal, is part of one of the largest international luxury groups. At ATEPELI we are dedicated to the production of exclusive leather goods and footwear components. Currently, we have 3 workshops in the north of Portugal, more specifically, in Ponte de Lima, Penafiel and Santa Maria da Feira. We are committed to providing the best possible environment to nurture our employee's skills and to flourish their talent.

Imagine leading industrialization activities and process development, from design to production, in a dynamic and inspiring environment, where talent and well-being are valued and professional growth is a reality. As an Industrialization Manager (Footwear & Textiles), you will have the opportunity to optimize our production methods across footwear manufacturing, collaborate with our technical teams, and ensure the quality and efficiency of our products.

What you'll do:
Engineer designs, ensuring the optimization of production times and consumption for footwear components.
Collaborate with suppliers – regarding manufacturing processes and technologies – to identify the most correct and economically viable production methods.
Find the most suitable technical solutions to ensure quality standards in the production phase for footwear items.
Lead the industrialization of new products from prototype to production.
Ensure production readiness by defining, validating, and optimizing processes.
Participate in industrial projects with significant organizational impact across footwear operations.
Develop and implement quality assurance strategies, policies, and procedures.
Monitor and analyze quality metrics to track performance and address issues.

Is this position made for you?
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a proven track record in industrialization, preferably within the footwear or textile manufacturing industries. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of responsibility, demonstrable leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills. A minimum of 8 years of experience in the industrial sector is required, with a significant focus on either footwear or textiles, encompassing areas such as structures, molds, uppers, lasts, modeling, materials, fabrics, cutting, and sewing. Furthermore, the candidate should have an excellent understanding of manufacturing processes related to either footwear or textiles, proficiency in English, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork skills. The ability to adapt to diverse contexts and engage with various stakeholders is also essential, along with a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles is highly desirable.

This position will remain open until filled. If our Talent Acquisition team identifies your background as a potential fit, you will be contacted directly regarding the next steps in the application process.

ATEPELI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. ATEPELI is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and prosper. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture passionate about meaningful strategies aimed at crafting an inclusive workforce.