Director Club Assembly & Quality Cobra Golf

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YOUR MISSION

 Club Assembly

• Provide strategic operational leadership and direction for Manufacturing facilities in North America

• Responsible for all aspects of Club Assembly operation, including Stock and Custom.  

• Set, track and monitor Club Assembly operation budget.  Work closely with Finance to ensure that the monthly budgets are met.

• Work closely with Sourcing, Program Management and Product Development teams to ensure all assembly process can meet output and quality requirements for the business.

• Establishes, implements, and reports on metrics for measuring operational performance.

Production Planning

• Manage production planners to ensure Club assembly operations are building appropriate clubs to meet sales needs.

• Work closely with Warehouse team to ensure proper components are staged for club assembly in a timely manner.

• Manage Custom Assembly plant to meet KPI to meet “Customer Happy” core value.

Custom Club Planning

• Manages custom orderbook through Custom Club Team to optimize the flow of orders from order intake to assembly

• Creates, establishes, and maintains business processes for managing the custom business from order taking to product shipment
• Oversees team who are the liaison between Customer Service, Sales Support Representatives, and the field on Custom Club business
  

Leadership & Team Management

• This role will focus on the Cobra Golf operation, including Club Assembly, Global Quality and production planning for golf club categories.
• Implement a culture of “Continuous Improvements”, striving to get better each day.  Find process improvement opportunities to drive efficiencies.
• Leads the Operations team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Proactively develop others within the Cobra operation organization through sharing of best demonstrated processes and knowledge transference.

YOUR TALENT

• 10+ years materials management/procurement experience with at least 7 years management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience and a solid understanding of ERP systems in a manufacturing and distribution environment; advanced capability in balancing procurement, inventory management, and customer satisfaction within the ERP system settings
• Relationship quality: communication, listening, diplomacy
• Superior analytical skills with demonstrated expertise in MS Excel
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced complex manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional technical aptitude: ability to quickly learn new systems
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Ability to prioritize departmental activities and set effective (SMART) goals and objectives for buyer planners.
• Golf Industry experiences a strong plus.

The hiring range base pay for this position is $135,600 - $187,795 + Bonus + Benefits ​

(Benefit Summary Corporate) ​

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,

gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at

PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal

opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000

employees worldwide.