At Kids II, we’re really good at what we do. And when we’re great at our jobs, we help parents be great at their jobs.

Parenting is demanding, and that’s where we come in. We want to reimagine how brands can make it easier for early stage parents – not by just selling them products, but by providing holistic solutions that transcend borders, categories and aisles.

No matter our title or department, at Kids II, our job is to create more tiny wins for parents, so they can create bright futures for their little ones. That’s a big task!

We’re serious about what we do, AND we love to have fun. Our team is hardworking, entrepreneurial, and passionate about helping families create millions, if not billions of tiny wins.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the VP of Manufacturing, the General Manager of MFE, has P&L responsibility, is responsible for the launch of the MFE new world class facility and for directing the MFE Operations. This role is responsible for implementing world class operational excellence, process improvements and Lean Manufacturing tools to improve quality, on time delivery and reduce manufacturing cost.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Launch new world class MFE facility on time and under budget. Work closely with TriVista to order and install manufacturing equipment and hire and train team.
• Responsible for P&L. Develop and implement operational strategies, operating and capital expense budgets to maximize growth and profitability. Utilize Lean Manufacturing tools to continuously improve quality, operational performance and reduce costs.
• Provides leadership and set standards for performance in all areas of the MFE organization; periodically review reports on department performance, quality, cost and key business indicators. Develop and implement improvement plans when needed.
• Provide direction and leadership in the development and communication of company and MFE’s goals & policies to ensure that corporate values, and culture support the company’s long-term business goals and effective utilization of human resources.
• Identify, select and manage local vendors / suppliers for components, parts and suppliers needed locally and through-out the business. Do make vs buy analysis to determine best economic value.
• Represents the company as appropriate in its relationships with major customers, suppliers, bankers, government agencies, etc.
• Work with engineering, sales and marketing staff to determine new products to meet customer demand and targeted cost basis
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations, and develops recommendations accordingly.

The individual filling this position should be a proactive, results oriented, focused leader that fosters the development of an effective MFE organization.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• 20+ years of manufacturing operations experience. Minimum 5 years’ experience with world class manufactures such as Toyota, Danaher, etc. and ideally worked successfully at smaller organizations
• Proven track record of leading operational excellence and vendor improvement initiatives with internal manufacturing process and/or third-party manufacturing suppliers.
• 10+ years of successful leadership experience building strong cross-functional teams.
• Expert knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing principles with the ability to show concrete ROI through operational efficiencies and waste reductions.
• Good understanding and implementation of Quality Systems (QS9000/TS16949) including Environmental standards.
• Adaptability – be able to adapt to varying time constraints, resource levels and organizational situations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate cross-functional dialog at every level of the organization as well as with clients and customers.
• Must possess excellent communication skills in written and spoken Mandarin and English.

EDUCATION & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business or other related discipline is required. Master’s degree (MBA) is strongly preferred.
• Must have strong executive presence and ability to influence at all levels within the organization
• Ability to execute and excel in high-paced organization
• Prior experience in building global relationships within a collaborative team environment
• Mature, pro-active and dynamic individual equipped with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A team player with strong leadership capability, analytical ability, planning and organizing skills, decisive and effective decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and communication, change management and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of credibility, professional competency and personal integrity.
• Articulate in discussing technical issues
• Highly creative, hands-on problem solver
• Interfaces effectively with internal and external contact
• Mental flexibility to adapt to changing conditions and requirements
• Factual, straightforward and honest
• Capable of bringing closure to issues and problem
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Motivates and draws out superior performance in others
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate cross-functional results
• Ability to deal with changing environments, tight timelines and multiple priorities
• Outstanding oral and presentation-based communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills that you can apply to all aspects of your work and interactions

COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Must be proficient in MS Office product suite including PowerPoint, Excel and Word

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to sit; have flexible use of hands; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and taste or smell. The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Based at our MFE facility in JEDZ Industrial Park in Jiujiang, China, with some travel within China to our suppliers and other JV facility and Hong Kong office.

We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, and generous benefits. Plus, to keep things fun (because we are all kids at heart), we offer a host of team member activities and philanthropic efforts throughout the year and company-wide awards and recognition for a job well done!

Check out our website at www.kidsii.com and our social media pages on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram for more information and open positions in the career section.

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