Job Description
I am recruiting a new role for a client of mine who is looking for a Technical Manager to cover Ladies, across Jersey and woven product areas. My client is a successful supplier to UK retailers and supermarkets. They are looking for a strong Technical candidate who can lead on one of their key accounts and partner with the team there to drive improvements in product fit and quality.
This is a great role for an experienced senior technologist looking to develop their career. A background from either a Retailer or Supplier would be considered for this role. You will need to be used to working in a busy environment and confident under pressure and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
Main Responsibilities Will Include:
Driving continuous product improvement.
Responsible for the approval of garments and advising on all aspects of fit, construction, and quality-related issues.
Attending fit meetings with customers and translating the comments to overseas factories advising clear, commercial solutions.
Creating size specifications and technical packs for issues to factories.
Working closely within the internal design, sampling, sales, and merchandising teams, and developing strong working relationships with customer's own technical teams
Managing the machinists workload
Liaise regularly with designers and customers regarding all aspects of fit, quality, and finish or products
Communicate all the information to technical teams within the factories offshore.
Person Specification
Previous experience working with ladies jersey and woven products
Confident dealing with buyers and senior technical managers within the customer base, to solve problems
Knowledge of working with or for High Street Multiples
Supplier or retail experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Expert knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing
Ability to work under pressure and to key deadlines on the Critical Path
Able to give clear concise technical comments to factories
