As the Manager – Technical, you will be reporting to the General Manager – Operations of the SBU. Your main responsibility is to lead the Technical team in ensuring accurate, cost-effective and on-time product development as per customer and business requirements. You will conduct risk analysis and provide innovative technical solutions during the pre-production and production process, ensuring delivery and quality. You will partner with the SR room and IE in developing and driving the Technical process. Method improvements/implementations will be part of your role. You will also be required to support bulk production plants with technical solutions.
Education
Possess a Degree/Diploma in Production Engineering, Clothing Technology or related field.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar capacity within the industry
Possess strong knowledge in CAD pattern making, sewing technical constructions, wash process, embellishments, fabric and trims with various finishes
Possess knowledge in QA practices, Industrial Engineering and Automation and Innovation
Effective time management, interpersonal skills and ability to perform under pressure
Ability to take ownership in delivering and driving flawless execution
Be proactive, assertive, and forward-thinking
1.Manage and lead a team of Garment Technologists in converting customer concepts/fit requirements to bulk production viable samples, whilst ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction across assigned customer technical teams
2. Lead team in accurate production handover; support bulk production with any technical support requirement
3. Work with, meet and communicate with the customer technical team on issues pertaining to fit, construction, design, technical specifications and raw material developments, and subsequently clarify requirements while recommending alternative options to the customer to arrive at a mutually beneficial solution