Our passion is to design and create advanced technical apparel that protects the United States Military and those working in the world's most challenging environments.
Massif® is an industry leader in making advanced fabrics and protective clothing for professionals who work in extreme environments, from the U.S. military to wildland firefighters and first responders. Our mission is to provide comfort and flame protection for people in the world's most dangerous jobs. We accomplish this mission with integrity and a commitment to superior customer service.
The Massif team is hardworking and energetic, focused on doing whatever it takes to get the job done. Our employees appreciate the outdoors and pride themselves on understanding the needs of our customers. Massif is dedicated to supporting its team members' passionate engagement in accomplishing the Massif mission by recognizing the need for work/life balance. Our team works hard and plays hard. We aspire to be contributing members of our local community and our customers' communities, such as the U.S. military. Located in the beautiful Southern Oregon resort town of Ashland, Massif offers a casual, open work environment with personal and professional growth opportunities.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Design Manager
Massif is seeking an apparel Design Manager with experience in technical/outdoor apparel to join our Design/Development Team in creating unique product concepts and designs for the Massif brand. This individual will Manage the design process for apparel, sample room team and provide trim direction which embody the Company’s creative vision and meet customer needs for protection, functionality, and comfort, as well as the Company’s manufacturability objectives, in support of the Company’s vision, strategies and goals. This individual must have a passion and talent for technical product design, with the ability to be an effective team member in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidate would have previous supervisory and/or project management experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages the Design process to ensure products meet specifications set in product brief, including fit, form and function while meeting target deadlines.
- Works closely with Project manager to ensure the teams deadlines and priorities are being met to achieve launch dates.
- Collaborates with Executive Management and Sales to develop strategic plans.
- Leads, manages, and mentors the sample sewing team to build quality product that meets the customer’s needs.
- Collaborates with Materials/Trim, Field Testing, and Supply Chain teams.
- Creates initial CAD illustrations for technical packages and initiates/maintains bill of materials and specifications.
- Works with manufacturing to create samples and approvals for production as needed.
- Maintains all documentation for development history and commercialization.
- Works with Sr Manager Design and Development on design idea generation.
- Works with Sample Room to maintain sewing guides for training purposes.
- Communicates with Pattern and Sample Room Teams on design details and construction.
- Attends all fit sessions to ensure garment design, fit and functionality are consistent with the technical data package and Product Brief.
- Conducts garment review presentations to Sales and Leadership Teams.
- Works with Project Manager and other teams from the initial product development through commercialization to ensure integrity of the design.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs all duties in accordance with Company Quality Management System
- Occasional domestic travel
- Role is on-site at Massif HQ in Ashland, Oregon
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design, or equivalent education or experience
- At least five years of experience in technical apparel design
- Ability to effectively translate designs into prototypes and commercialized products.
- Ability to create/modify patterns in Gerber and or CLO/Motif 3D software a plus.
- Knowledge of fabric characteristics and garment fit and construction.
- Project Management experience with flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to organize and effectively prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
- Self-initiating, with ability to work independently.
- Strong sewing skills, including ability to sew mock-ups of new ideas
- Team-player orientation
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent computer skills: PDM [WFX], Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
To apply visit our website at www.massif.com
Massif is an industry leader in making advanced fabrics and protective clothing for professionals who work in extreme environments, from the U.S. military to wildland firefighters and law enforcement professionals. Our mission is to provide comfort and flame protection for people in the world's most dangerous jobs. We accomplish this mission with integrity and a commitment to superior customer service.
The Massif team is hardworking and energetic, focused on doing whatever it takes to get the job done. Our employees appreciate the outdoors and pride themselves on understanding the needs of our customers. Massif is dedicated to supporting its team members' whole-hearted engagement in accomplishing Massif's mission by recognizing the need for work/life balance. Our team works hard and plays hard. We aspire to be contributing members of our local community and the communities of our customers such as the U.S. military.
Located in the beautiful resort town of Ashland in Southern Oregon, Massif offers a casual, open work environment with plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Massif is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Director of Supply Chain
Massif is seeking a Director of Supply Chain to join our Team. This individual will manage all aspects of procurement (fabric, trims, and garments), including manufacturing strategies, capacity, inventory and transportation. This individual will also manage and oversee the management and performance of vendor/manufacturing facilities, as well as oversee the management of the entire Supply Chain team including apparel and fabric purchasing teams, and the Logistics Manager in support of the Company’s vision, strategies, and goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads, manages, and mentors Supply Chain Team Purchasing Managers, Senior Manufacturing Manager, and Logistics Manager
- Develops and manages Fabric and garment purchasing strategy to maximize profitability and assure consistent supply to meet our customer’s demand.
- Approves purchases, production, and inventory to maximize profitability, based on contract requirements or sales forecasts and historical demand
- Oversees fabric, garments and trim vendor and manufacturing facility relationships, including quality, price, yields, service and delivery performance, practices, and issues in coordination with Supply Chain team
- Conducts periodic inspections at manufacturing facilities and converters to confirm compliance with contract and Company’s ISO standards as needed
- Collaborates with Purchasing Managers and Senior Manufacturing Manager to assure sufficient supply of fabrics, trims, and finished products to meet Company needs
- Cultivates critical supplier, partner, military, and other customer relationships
- Serves as internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) to handle purchasing software system modifications, upgrades, and issues
- Be highly “process driven” and continuously improve the supply chain and manage complex customer needs.
- Participate and lead cross functional meetings to execute strategic sourcing strategies
- Identify and implement contingency plans as required
- Oversees Logistics and Operations initiatives through 3PL partnership
- Oversees and manages the flow of goods between the point of origin and the point of consumption in the most efficient and cost-effective manner to meet the requirements of customers
- Coordinates with Senior Manufacturing Manager and Purchasing Managers to recommend annual department budget, and manages to approved budget
- Participates in Company strategic planning sessions
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Performs all duties in accordance with Company’s Quality Management System
- Regular monthly domestic travel; infrequent international travel
- Role is on-site at Massif HQ in Ashland, Oregon
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent education or experience
- At least eight years of experience in procurement/planning/forecasting/inventory planning/logistics.
- At least five years of experience managing people
- Excellent understanding of Bill of Material structure and multi-site inventory and manufacturing planning management
- Deep understanding of Purchasing/Inventory methodologies and forecasting analysis
- Strong project management skills
- Experience in distribution and logistics specifically with 3PL warehousing relationships
- Team management, delegation, professional development skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Sound judgment
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Team-player
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, MRP/ERP system, web searching)
- Experience with Government contracts preferred
To apply visit our website at www.massif.com
Massif is an industry leader in making advanced fabrics and protective clothing for professionals who work in extreme environments, from the U.S. military to wildland firefighters and law enforcement professionals. Our mission is to provide comfort and flame protection for people in the world's most dangerous jobs. We accomplish this mission with integrity and a commitment to superior customer service.
The Massif team is hardworking and energetic, focused on doing whatever it takes to get the job done. Our employees appreciate the outdoors and pride themselves on understanding the needs of our customers. Massif is dedicated to supporting its team members' whole-hearted engagement in accomplishing Massif's mission by recognizing the need for work/life balance. Our team works hard and plays hard. We aspire to be contributing members of our local community and the communities of our customers such as the U.S. military.
Located in the beautiful resort town of Ashland in Southern Oregon, Massif offers a casual, open work environment with plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Massif is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by law.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three business references in MS Word to jobs@massif.com.
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If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to submit an application as instructed, you may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Human Resources Department at 541-488-0801 or jobs@massif.com.
Notice of Applicant Rights: Equal Employment Opportunity
Massif is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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