This is a full-time, on-site role based in Nairobi County, Kenya, for a Pattern Maker/Production Manager in the fashion industry. The individual in this role will be responsible for creating accurate patterns, overseeing the production process, and ensuring high-quality output in line with design specifications. Key responsibilities include managing pattern making, collaborating with the production team on fitting and sewing, and utilizing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools to improve efficiency and optimize production processes.
Responsibilities
Production Schedule Management: Efficiently execute and manage the production schedule to meet delivery deadlines.
Quality Assurance: Implement and oversee comprehensive quality control measures for outfits, including measurements, finishing, stitching, and size tags.
Process Oversight: Track and monitor the entire production process, ensuring strict adherence to timelines.
Team Leadership: Provide effective supervision and leadership to the production team, including the pattern maker and tailors.
Reporting and Inventory Coordination: Generate accurate and timely production reports and coordinate seamless inventory placement into the store.
Raw Material Management: Monitor and track raw materials inventory, promptly notifying procurement for replenishment as needed.
Collaboration with Sales: Collaborate with the sales lead to ensure timely delivery of orders, make necessary adjustments, and address custom order requirements.
Technical Sheet Creation: Create detailed and accurate technical sheets for every new design to guide the production team effectively.
Problem Solving and Innovation: Identify and assess production challenges, working collaboratively with the CEO to develop innovative solutions.
Training and Development: Provide training to production team members on new processes and technologies to improve their skills.
Grading Patterns: Implement size grading for patterns to ensure consistency across various sizes.
Operations & Support: Avail the correct fabric to the tailors promptly; coordinate with the production team and head of operations for dispatch readiness.
Client Interaction: Take correct measurements of clients and discuss design details or adjustments.
Design Validation: Confirm the suitability of a fabric in comparison to the design; assign tailors to outfits for daily stitching.
Sample & Pattern Maintenance: Create samples for new designs; collaborate on accurate fabric cutting; organize and maintain patterns systematically.
Quality Control: Conduct assessments on fit and construction of samples; identify and troubleshoot pattern-related issues.
Research: Stay updated with industry trends and evolving techniques in pattern making.
Requirements
Experience: 2-4 years of previous experience in a similar role is mandatory.
Technical Knowledge: Experience in pattern work and a deep understanding of the entire production process is required.
Leadership: Previous experience managing a production team in the fashion and textile industry is key.
Education: Diploma in a relevant field.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: info@integatedhr.co.ke using the position as subject of email.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: info@integatedhr.co.ke using the position as subject of email.
