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Head of Development & Production Footwear

Göteborg, Sweden💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-20 → 2026-09-27

Core

Oversees the entire footwear product lifecycle from sourcing and concept evaluation to development, sampling, production, and final delivery.

Role type

Head of Development & Production Footwear

Builds

Footwear products for a global fashion brand

Domain

Fashion / Footwear Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features

Required skills

End-to-end product lifecycle management, Sourcing strategy, Supplier partnership management, Team leadership, Calendar planning, Cross-functional collaboration, Negotiation, Forecasting, Quality control, Profitability management

Preferred skills

International experience, Strategic thinking, Innovation facilitation

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end development and production to meet margin objectives, Create and own the critical path calendar, Develop and evaluate product development capacities, Lead and inspire a high-performing team, Manage sourcing offices in multiple production countries, Establish and cultivate strategic supplier partnerships

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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