Global footwear manufacturer with 20,000+ employees across Brazil and international markets
Grendene is one of the world's largest shoe manufacturers, operating five manufacturing facilities across Brazil and exporting to over 90 countries under brands including Melissa, Rider, Ipanema, and Zaxy. The company's hiring is concentrated in manufacturing and engineering roles with junior-level velocity, while active projects span equipment installation, product development, and reverse logistics—indicating capital-heavy operations paired with sustainability initiatives. Pain-point signals around machine operation and product quality suggest ongoing optimization in production efficiency.
Grendene manufactures footwear at scale, with factories in Farroupilha (Rio Grande do Sul), Ceará (three locations), and Bahia, plus retail galleries in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, New York, and London. The company holds Brazil's top position as a footwear exporter for over a decade, with a portfolio spanning seven core brands and multiple licensing agreements. With more than 20,000 employees and public company status, Grendene operates a traditional manufacturing model supported by design, commercial, and supply-chain functions. Current project focus includes facility upgrades, franchise expansion feasibility studies, and supply-chain improvements.
Farroupilha, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The company was founded there in 1971 and maintains it as the primary manufacturing center, with four additional facilities across Ceará and Bahia.
Grendene's brands are present in more than 90 countries across all continents, making it Brazil's largest footwear exporter by volume for over 10 years.
CAD, CAD/CAM, and CNC tools for design and manufacturing. Creative work relies on Adobe Creative Cloud suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Premiere Pro, After Effects) and standard enterprise tools including Oracle, Excel, and Google Analytics.
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