Sr. Director of Supply Chain & Product Manufacturing

KREWE is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in the vibrant culture and boundless creativity of our hometown, New Orleans. Since our launch in 2013, KREWE has grown into a dynamic and evolving brand known for its distinctive, handcrafted sun and optical frames. Designed in New Orleans and meticulously crafted with exceptional attention to detail, our eyewear reflects a commitment to quality and individuality.

Our presence spans brick-and-mortar boutiques, innovative mobile and tiny house concept stores, and a thriving e-commerce platform. You can also find KREWE at premier independent shops and major retailers across the country. Celebrated for our unique approach to design, KREWE has cultivated a loyal following among style-conscious consumers and influential tastemakers.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for passionate, driven, and innovative individuals to join our talented team. At KREWE our work is fun, intense, and fast-paced. We believe our people are our greatest asset and those that work at KREWE are high performing, passionate, and ambitious. People here work hard because they believe in our mission and the brand. At KREWE, you will be given the opportunity to own your role and truly make a difference, no matter your level.

We are bringing more great products to market every day and are looking for a senior leader in supply chain and manufacturing to elevate the department for future scale. This position is based at our New Orleans headquarters and requires a strategic and results-driven leader with experience managing international teams and overseas manufacturing partners. Applicants must have experience traveling in region and the ability to visit manufacturing partners 1-2 times per quarter. This position will be fully responsible for ensuring the product manufacturing and T&A calendar milestones are met.

If this sounds like the right position for you, we invite you to apply below.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership of T&A Calendar and Product Manufacturing Milestones: Assume full ownership of our end-to-end manufacturing process, validating cross-functional deliverables from design, sourcing, planning, and marketing to ensure that our manufacturing process is efficient. Validate current timelines and identify areas for improvement. Lead frequent project management meetings; ensure that production plans and schedules are met and that products are delivered on time and within budget. Develop and manage comprehensive production planning strategies.
• Leadership & Team Development: Manage and grow our team of both U.S. and international- based FTEs. Spearhead communications amongst the KREWE Design Team, overseas KREWE development and production team, and 3rd Party Manufacturers to obtain regular updates and status per the project milestones.
• Support Product Design Priorities: Align weekly product development priorities with overall business goals.
• Reporting and KPI Achievement: Proactively monitor and communicate team adherence to company KPIs. Elevate reporting suite to be more robust and automated.
• Operational Excellence: Drive strategies to achieve operational excellence, optimizing workflow and resource utilization. Monitor operational performance, identify areas for enhancement, and implement solutions that drive efficiency and quality in all aspects of the operation.
• Technology Integration: Oversee the integration and optimization of technology within operations. Evaluate and implement technological advancements that improve process efficiency, enhance product quality, and drive innovation.

Requirements:

• This position is based in our New Orleans headquarters.
• A minimum of 7 years managing product concept to market through international supply chains, with a strong background in product management.
• Experience managing Asia-based teams. Ability to travel in region up to 2x / quarter.
• Experience working with international manufacturing partners in China and/or SE Asia.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with a wide range of functional areas, including creative, design, manufacturing, and familiarity with manufacturing and production concepts.
• Ability to assimilate large amounts of information and identify patterns, risks, and trends.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Highly proficient in Project Management Tools (smartsheet, Monday.com, etc), Netsuite, and Microsoft Excel.
• Proven track record of strategic leadership in a corporate setting.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive wage
• Group health plans: health, vision and dental insurance
• Welfare benefits: life, ad&d, supplemental voluntary coverage
• FSA Plan & HSA Program
• 401(K) Investment Options
• Adoption Assistance, EAP, Commuter Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Quarterly Cultural Spend
• Ongoing Training and Development, an Educational Allowance
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off accrual
• KREWE employee frame discount (of course!)

Diversity and Inclusion:

KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.

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