Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9000, 9001 quality management certified

Experience 5 years or more

Languages English

Education Bachelor's degreeor equivalent experience

Specific Skills

Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems; Train workers in duties and policies; Operate batteries of knitting machines to produce knitted fabric, hosiery, garment or other products; Direct quality control inspections; Organize and maintain inventory; Plan and manage the establishment of departmental budget; Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work; Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines; Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques; Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products; Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Major Work Area Machine set-up

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

Word processing software; Spreadsheet; MS Windows; Electronic scheduler; Project management software; Inventory control software; Electronic mail

Additional Skills

Supervise the building and testing of prototypes; Supervisory Experience

Area of Specialization Training and professional development

Work Setting Knitted garments manufacturer

Type of Related Experience Programs or systems research

Type of Industry Experience Clothing; Miscellaneous; Textile

Type of Knitting Machines

Warp; Looper; Flat bed; Circular, double knit; Circular, single knit

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Tight deadlines

Ability to Supervise More than 20 people

Computer and Technology Knowledge Programming software

Functional Expertise Program administration or operations management

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Organized; Ability to multitask