Fabric Technical Manager - Kettering, United Kingdom - Macildowie Recruitment and Retention

Macildowie Recruitment and Retention

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Kettering, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are proud to be recruiting for a Fabric Technical Manager for our client who is a Major UK Lingerie and Swimwear brand, designing and manufacturing the best quality products in the market.

This role would be joining at a great time of growth and wouldbe looking for someone to join and continue this momentum

The role, based in Northamptonshire, would be responsible for sourcing raw materials from sourcing to production, evolving the team and working to further the strategic goals of the business.

The role would be looking to pay between £50,000-£60,000 doe and would have the flexibility of hybrid working and an early finish on Fridays

Role:

Sourcing, innovation, development and full performance assessment of new materials/routes, working in conjunction with design and external/internal supply chains.
Compliance of suppliers and materials in accordance with global legislative and customer requirements, maintaining and evolving company technical, ethical and sustainability standards.
Maintain and evolve processes for inputting and storing electronic product/colour information within our internal platforms, PLM (Product Life Management), company Portal, and ERP system.
Colour approval process from sales samples through to bulk production.
Assess future requirements considering greater use of technology to reduce lead time, labour & improve sustainability.
Declaration and maintenance of care label details in line with global legislation.
Support and develop manufacturing locations on technical & QC issues, intervening with suppliers as required.
Support sales and after sales customer service teams on RM related matters.
Experienced fabric technologist 10+ Years experience
Expert in fabrics
Industry experience in apparel, ideally Lingerie
Organised
Excellent attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills