Technical Manager-Footwear

Shenzhen Permanent RMB550,000 - RMB800,000 per year View Job Description
This role is aiming for strengthening factory education, technical management, and installation efficiency across a global manufacturing network. Reporting into a manufacturing excellence function, the position combines people management, factory partnership, and technical expertise within the footwear industry.
  • Global role shaping factory education and installation excellence
  • High‑impact position with international factory exposure

About Our Client

Our client is an international consumer products organisation operating within the footwear sector, with a strong focus on manufacturing excellence, product quality, and global factory . The business works closely with partner factories across multiple regions and global product and development teams.

Job Description

  • Act as a role model for company values and behaviours across the factory education and technical function
  • Manage, coach, and develop a specialist team, including performance goal‑setting, regular feedback, and formal reviews
  • Develop and maintain a global factory education and technical portal, including installation standards, instructional materials, and tools
  • Audit and review factory installation processes to ensure consistent quality and efficiency outcomes
  • Evaluate installation efficiency and integrate findings into product line and model costing
  • Build strong working relationships with partner factories, ensuring appropriate technical and installation is available
  • Drive resolution of product quality issues and encourage continuous improvement
  • Partner with product and development teams to find new solutions and manufacturing technologies
  • Team planning, resource allocation, and cross‑functional initiatives
  • Travel internationally as required to partner factories and global offices

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Footwear Design, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience within the footwear industry, including people management
  • Strong knowledge of footwear development, manufacturing processes, and shoe‑making technologies
  • Proven experience working cross‑functionally to drive process improvements
  • Strong problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills
  • Good communicator in both Mandarin and English, written and spoken
  • Comfortable working in an international, factory‑focused environment

What's on Offer

  • Salary ranging from CNY 550000 to CNY 800000.
  • Professional growth and development in a good environment.
  • A permanent position based in the thriving city of Shenzhen.



If you are an experienced Technical Manager looking for a rewarding opportunity in Shenzhen, we encourage you to apply today.

Contact
Ling Xie
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7020786
Phone number
+86 75536350526

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Engineering Design, R&D and NPI
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Shenzhen
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ling Xie
Consultant phone
+86 75536350526
Job Reference
JN-052026-7020786

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.