Operations Lead | Footwear

About Us:

At Cult and Avant Footwear, we are redefining sports footwear with innovation and accessibility. We aim to deliver high- quality products tailored for the Indian market, focusing on comfort, performance, and affordability.

Role Overview:

Were looking for a Production Lead who will take ownership of our production & Quality goals and drive efficiency at every step. This role demands a proactive leader who can coordinate seamlessly with vendor partners, resolve bottlenecks, and lead a medium-sized team toward achieving daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire production supply chain for the footwear category, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage daily production and quality control from partner factories, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Achieve weekly, monthly, and quarterly production output targets through effective management.
• Lead production planning and manage 3-6 month rolling forecasts, responding swiftly to market demand changes.
• Efficiently coordinate with R&D, demand, and inventory planning teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Drive process optimization to minimize inefficiencies, reducing costs while maximizing output.
• Lead, motivate, and manage a medium-sized team, conducting performance evaluations to maintain peak productivity and engagement.
• Cultivate and maintain both tactical and strategic relationships with partner factories to drive mutual growth.
• Implement sustainable practices within production to meet environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and mitigate risks within the production process to ensure business continuity.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a senior operations or production role, ideally within a new-age manufacturing startup in India.
• Proven track record of managing operations and production in a fast-paced environment with successful outcomes.
• Exceptional process management skills with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills, capable of managing diverse teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Thorough knowledge of quality control standards and safety regulations.
• Ability to use data and analytics to drive informed decision-making.