Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from JJA.CO
Job overview
The Synthetic Leather Production Manager at JJA.CO oversees development and production programs for plant-based synthetic leather, ensuring quality and design integrity in collaboration with mill partners and the supply chain.
Responsibilities and impact
The manager provides technical support to mill partners, manages quality control and factory audits, coordinates with laboratories for performance testing, reviews samples before shipping, oversees shipments, participates in project meetings, manages production schedules, leads new mill onboarding, and assists with raw material sourcing.
Experience and skills
Requires at least 7 years in artificial leather manufacturing, knowledge of material substrates, advanced degree or equivalent experience in materials or textile science, relationships with Chinese artificial leather mills, experience in chemical procurement and secondary processing, manufacturing for large scale and automotive PPAP process, quality control expertise, proficiency in English and Mandarin, and software skills in Excel, Word, Gmail, Adobe Acrobat. Experience with sustainable materials and willingness to relocate to Shanghai with travel to mills is needed.
Company information
JJA.CO is a fast-growing materials innovation company focused on replacing plastic and leather with plant-based alternatives, supplying low-carbon materials to industries like automotive, fashion, and furniture, with operations in Los Angeles and a two-pronged business model including materials and consumer goods.
Team overview
The Technical Production Manager reports to the Director of Product Development and Production based in Los Angeles, indicating a collaborative team structure between Shanghai and US offices.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Shanghai or surrounding areas with weekly travel to mill partners, supporting a hybrid international work environment.
Company overview
JJA.CO is a staffing and recruiting firm based in California, specializing in building teams and placing talent in high-technology sectors. Founded by Jim Jonassen, the company focuses on executive search and recruitment, particularly within the tech industry in Los Angeles. JJA.CO generates revenue by providing recruitment services to companies, helping them find and hire top talent. The firm has been instrumental in fueling the growth of LA's tech ecosystem, working with numerous high-profile tech companies. Key figures include Jim Jonassen and Melissa Cassel, who recently joined as a partner.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your 7+ years of experience in artificial leather manufacturing and deep knowledge of material substrates like knits, wovens, and non-wovens to align with JJA.CO's focus on plant-based materials innovation.
Highlight your expertise in managing mill relationships, especially with artificial leather mills in China servicing the automotive industry, along with your proficiency in chemical procurement and secondary processing techniques such as flame lamination and perforation.
Apply through multiple channels including JJA.CO's corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of landing the role of Synthetic Leather Production Manager.
Connect with professionals in JJA.CO’s product development and production divisions on LinkedIn; initiate conversations by referencing their recent innovations in sustainable materials or asking about challenges in scaling low-carbon material production.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'artificial leather manufacturing,' 'mill onboarding,' 'quality control,' 'automotive PPAP process,' and 'sustainable materials' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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