Footwear Production Specialist II – Bowerman Footwear Lab
| Company | Nike |
|---|---|
| Location | Beaverton, OR, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
- A minimum of 2 years directly relevant work experience
- Strong problem-solving, multitasking, and communication skills, with the ability to work in ambiguous, evolving environments.
- Hands-on ability (or willingness to learn) to operate footwear machinery; physical capability required.
- Proficient in tools like Airtable, Miro, and Microsoft programs; skilled in documentation and collaboration.
- Result-driven, open-minded, and enthusiastic team player who values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as a key to success.
Responsibilities
- Support the Footwear Production team by guiding teammates, occasionally engaging in hands-on cobbling and prototype work, and driving efficiency in prototype projects through your footwear expertise.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on process development and documentation, reporting to the Footwear Production Manager and collaborating closely with production technicians, entry-level professionals, and cross functional teams within and beyond the BFL, including Concept Engineering, Concept Creation, Product Engineering, Materials, BFL Production, and more.
- Bridge communication between Product Development and Team Manager to guide priorities and best practices.
- Advise the team on executing production samples using footwear knowledge and real-time analysis.
- Translate broad requests into actionable tasks and ensure alignment with quality standards.
- Collaborate with Product Engineering to implement checkpoints and reflect on project learnings.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts, including supply ordering, documentation, onboarding, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Support and help maintain systems for supply management and team operations.
- Assist in teaching and supporting Bowerman Creative University (BCU) classes.
- Help train new team members and contribute to onboarding plans and documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.