This is a rare East Midlands based opportunity recruiting for Raw Material Technical Manager from a fabric technical background. Working for a global lingerie and swimwear group you will be responsible for managing Raw Materials from sourcing through to production.
To lead a department of 6 direct reports and support teams within manufacturing sites across multiple office locations. To manage supplier relationships, and to initiate/implement procedures in line with strategic and sustainability goals & aspirations.
Raw Material Technical Manager – The Job Outline
- 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 technical, ethical and sustainability standards.
- Maintain and evolve processes for inputting and storing electronic product/colour information within internal platforms, PLM (Product Life Management), own 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.
- International travel to visit manufacturing /factories, mills, supply base and trade shows.
Raw Material Technical Manager – The Person Specification
- The ideal applicant will currently be/or have been operating at Senior Fabric Technologist or Fabric Technical Manager. Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience within the Apparel Industry. Lingerie experience desired.
- Excellent organisational skills. The ability to prioritise schedules and manage workload on several projects at any one time within a fast paced environment is essential.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing and communication skills at all levels, ensuring that both internal and external contacts are handled in a professional manner at all times.
- Good analytical skills in the interpretation and presentation of data.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Flexible approach.
- A confident team leader, experience of managing others. Ability to lead, recruit and support a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in PLM/ERP systems.
- Please note applicants must have full rights to work in UK as sponsorship cannot be considered.
Please apply with your updated CV to c.turner@peoplemarketing.co.uk quoting our reference: 13135AA.
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