Manager, Color Services

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for implementation of corporate color assessment programs and providing technical support and training to product development teams and vendors relating to color quality issues. You will lead a small team of specialists and be accountable for an extended geographical area with multiple vendors and categories.
What You'll Do

• Develop, refine and ensure implementation of color process, operational management & systems usage

• Monitor mills/vendors performance to ensure compliance to Corporate color standards & provide color approval on Lab dip & Bulk

• Provide empowerment training to mills/vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance to Color SOP, guide equipment calibration & maintenance management

• Partner with Brand Color team on color standard development/distribution; Responsible for end results of team and shares responsibility over resources, budget and adherence to policies

• Identify opportunities to trial and evaluate new color technologies & devices in the market

• Provide technical advice to internal stakeholders in Product Development, Quality, Product Integrity & Fabric teams regarding Color standards and quality

• Responsible for quality of services and advice in meeting business partner needs

Who You Are

• Understanding of concepts and procedures specific to textile and color science including technical knowledge in dyeing process, dyestuff characteristic etc. in the respective product areas

• Proven success in managing a color specialist team with effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to anticipate and prioritize work activities and be able to meet deadlines

• Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions