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Job Description
Our client is a market leading manufacturer of both woven and knitted fabrics. As a result of continued business growth they are now seeking a Fabric Technical Manager to join their Woven Industrial Solutions team.
Fabric Technical Manager – The Role:
Reporting to the Technical Director you will manage the technical development and quality processes for the business unit.
Research and understand the current capabilities and technology available in the market.
Manage all live technical cases to include sample analysis, new product design and costings.
Responsible for the fabric design and development of WIS products, including all parts, weaving and laboratory specifications and performance checks and reports.
Generate statistically robust technical specifications for all data analysis, yarn suppliers, fabrics constructions and external processing requirements.
Responsible for the product quality of WIS products, monitoring the yarn and fabric, understanding the product requirements and problem solving as appropriate.
Responsible for the technical sign-off of all incoming orders.
Identify improvement opportunities for fabric construction and cost reduction.
Maintain appropriate levels of contact with suppliers (including tradeshows) in regard to sourcing, specifications and quality.
Ensure customers are provided with the appropriate level of technical support.
Responsible for raising health and safety alerts as and when required.
Ensure all staff adhere to all company processes such as standard work, 5S, Risk Assessments (RAs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Provide leadership to all direct reports and respective teams, ensuring the Company’s values are part of daily routines and behaviours.
Promote and encourage an environment focused on delivering a world class service, with a positive employee culture.
Fabric Technical Manager – The candidate:
Degree level educated, preferably textile or polymer based or at least 3-5 years of relevant experience in a textile manufacturing environment.
Ability to manage and develop a team whilst working as part of the management team
Able to work on your own initiative and in a concise and methodical manner.
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