Embroidery Manager

ABOUT US

Totally Workwear is a market leader in the supply of workwear, PPE and corporate image wear nationally. We represent iconic brands such as King Gee, Hard Yakka, Steel Blue, Blundstone and FXD to name a few.

TwwGlobal is a highly successful family-owned business that operates an expanding (currently eight) Totally Workwear store network across the southeast metropolitan region together with a centralised Commercial sales, Warehousing and Embroidery/Branding facility based in Welshpool.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Embroidery Manager to join TwwGlobal to oversee our Embroidery/Branding operations which continue to expand in line with our growth in B2B and retail sales.  

The Embroidery Manager will manage all aspects of the apparel branding process, from planning & scheduling to quality control and team management. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual ready to take the next step their career and showcase their organizational, planning and leadership skills. To succeed in this role, you will be passionate about driving success through meticulous planning and execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and lead team of production staff (12), including overseeing training & development and performance management.
• Coordinate production scheduling (including 3rd party outsourcing where appropriate), consumables and workflows to optimise productivity and minimise downtime.
• Work collaboratively with both internal (Retail, Commercial & Administration) and our external (Suppliers) business partners to continually enhance systems, process and procedures to improve the end-to-end customer experience. 
• Actively monitor inventory levels along with material & supply costs to reduce waste and ensure the company is receiving fair value from the supply chain.
• Maintain integrity of all plant & equipment maintenance 
• Ensure compliance with quality standards & specifications for all embroidery & branding.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements and innovation across apparel branding along with the broader manufacturing industry.

SKILLS + EXPERIENCE

• Proven supervisory experience within a manufacturing setting is essential for this role. 
• Industry specific (Embroidery/Branding) technical expertise will be highly regarded including:-
• Operation of embroidery machines (Barudan/Tajima).
• General machine maintenance (oiling & tension adjustments).
• Correct hooping of garments for embroidery.
• Understanding of embroidery software (Wilcom or other)
• Reading and interpreting embroidery job sheets.
• Exposure to digitising and colour matching designs.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, capable of getting the best out of a team with diverse cultural backgrounds. 
• Detail & task orientated with a focus on quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and the opportunity for quarterly incentives.
• Generous employee discounts
• Monday – Friday Roster (80 hours per fortnight) that affords a work life balance.
• Free uniform and parking.

COMPANY CULTURE

We look to attract, retain and motivate high calibre employees. We value putting our customers first, taking accountability for the quality of our work and being responsible for creating a positive and fun working environment. 

HOW TO APPLY

This exciting and challenging opportunity awaits. If you are a driven individual looking to take the next step in your career, then click the 'Apply for this job' button today!