Production Manager
- Permanent Role
- $60-70K PA
- St Kilda VIC
- Tertiary qualification, ideally in a related discipline such as engineering or textile industry.
- 5 Years of relevant experience in the garment or textile field would be advantageous.
- Previous experience in a production management role.
- A broad knowledge of embroidery machines and processes.
- Understanding of quality standards for products in garment/textile industry.
- Strong leadership skills to guide and grow team members.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Oversee the production of all orders daily to ensure they are faithfully produced to the customer brief and deadline.
- Plan daily production schedules. Provide time estimates to ensure optimum daily output.
- Provide a clear and concise brief to the machine operator, noting all requirements for the order: thread colours, logo guidelines and garment specifics.
- Create pre-production sample and ensure customer approval prior to production.
- Manage stock supplier relationships. Provide supplier orders and returns.
- Manage stock receipt. Check quality and quantity.
- Manage out-sourced supply from garment printers and digital transfer suppliers.
- Ensure quality of embroidery to maintain business quality standards.
- Manage packing and shipping of orders as required.
- Manage operation of Tajima 4 head/60 needle machine and Tajima Single head/15 needle machine and ensure maintenance schedules as required.