VF Corporation

Innovation Principal, Human Performance

VF Corporation$100K — $125K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
  • Five years of experience preferred, or equivalent industry experience in lieu of a degree
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient in PC skills
  • Expertise typically gained through extensive post-qualification experience

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate, install, operate, maintain, and repair mechanical machines and equipment
  • Inspect equipment to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards
  • Utilize deep technical knowledge during all phases of activity
  • Resolve complex issues using sophisticated analytical techniques
  • Communicate complex information effectively to non-experts
  • Anticipate future issues and devise effective solutions
  • Work independently while undergoing critical reviews

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical plan options
  • Potential eligibility for additional compensation awards
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
  • Strong emphasis on multicultural awareness and inclusion
Full Job Description

Principal Accountabilities:
Under general direction:* Work on the fabrication, installation, operation, application, maintenance, and repair of mechanical machines, equipment, and tools* Inspect that all equipment is in accordance with the quality and safety standards* Has thorough technical knowledge of all phases of the activity

Knowledge & Skill Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field *Equivalent years of experience in a substantially similar industry may be considered in lieu of a degree to be determined by the nature of the specific job and the hiring manager’s criteria* Minimum of five years of related experience preferred* Strong written and oral communication skills* Proficient PC skills

Knowledge & Application:
* Discipline expert, typically with a number of years post qualification experience or equivalent business experience * Integrates and communicates fairly complex information within the specialization or recognized body of formal knowledge* Knowledge of principles and practices within a professional discipline * Assess unusual circumstances, suggests variations in approaches, and incomplete or conflicting data

Problem Solving:
* Resolve issues that are differing, but related* Issues require sophisticated analytical or problem solving techniques to identify cause * Devises solutions based on limited information and uses past experience or precedent to identify solutions or to adapt existing approaches to resolve issues* Uses evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select right course of action, which may impact the longer term* Anticipates future issues* Work is done independently, but is reviewed at critical points

Interaction:
* Interprets and explains information to audiences who are not familiar with the subject matter often requiring persuasion* Adapts style to differing audiences* Requires objective review of difficult work problems, obtaining cooperation or approval * Requires considerable resourcefulness* Requires strong multicultural awareness to appropriately deliver messages

Impact:
* Impact is limited to the achievement of short- to medium-term goals* Contributes to delivery of discipline/department goals through personal effort or through influence over team members* Has contributory impact on team/discipline performance

Accountability:
* Accountable for meeting own target which will impact the discipline * Accountable for own targets which will typically be definable but not always financially measurable

Hiring Range:

$100,000.00 USD - $125,000.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, orcommissionpotential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

About VF Corporation

Kontoor Brands is a global lifestyle apparel company that designs, manufactures, and distributes superior-high-quality products that look good and fit properly, allowing people all over the world to express themselves freely and confidently. It was established in 2019 and is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Size
14,000 employees
Market Cap
$10.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$165.4 million
Founded
1899
5 Year Trend
+7.1%
Revenue
$8 billion
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