Fully Australian-owned, our client is seeking an exceptional Garment Technician to perform all functions working with tailored and sportswear clothing.  Working very closely with the Design Team, you will be responsible for  the following:

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is pivotal in ensuring that all products manufactured by and for my client, adhere to established quality standards. The role involves developing policies and overseeing the UG Sieve (Standard) System to maintain consistency in size, style, and colour.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Production

Reviews develops, and presents to business the client’s standards for size

Confirms client’s requirements and standardisation of product code system as per below:

• Life-size body (conformity to sell for wearability)
• Mannequin (body size)
• Block (template fit)
• Model (shape)
• Variants (features & styling)
• Styles (variable BOM’s differences)

Reviews Lectra systems of patterns and ensures the relationship between China and Australia is aligned

Works with the Product Manager to review and archive/delete ‘dead’ styles

Produces and reviews workbooks for all products within the client’s range

Develops workbook and manufacturing specification best practice

Assists in the product development process of new products ensuring they are manufactured to specification and standards

Effectively manages and controls product/design changes

Quality Assurance

Develop and implement quality assurance policies.

Implements quality production specification, process, plant, material

Implements and maintains quality procedures and technical specifications including workbooks and manufacturing specifications

Develops and maintains acceptable quality standards for the business including colours, fabric and construction of garments

Prioritize and investigate any quality concerns /issues that arise.

Conduct onsite and off-site (store level) investigations to address quality issues.

Implement action plans to resolve the issue.

Advise relevant team members and ensure timely responses to quality issues.

Teamwork

Cooperates and works well with others to achieve team and business goals

Shares information and welcomes constructive advice and feedback from others

Shows consideration, concern and respect for other’s feelings and ideas

Seeks to understand different perspectives and cultures

Risk and Safety 

Demonstrates commitment to safety and ensure all safety practices are adhered to at all times

Performs duties following relevant legislation and our client’s policies and procedures

Bring to the attention of your manager any activity that has the potential to damage the reputation of the client or its stakeholders, and/or lead to legal issues

Immediately reports and acts on any accidents and hazards

Data Accuracy

Maintains accurate and up-to-date data in relevant systems e.g. AX, CRM, POS, ELMO

Shares relevant data and information to inform business decisions

Bring to the attention of your manager any concerns about data accuracy or insights that impact the business

Other Duties

Undertakes other duties within the employee’s skills and experience as directed by your manager

POSITION COMPETENCIES

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

5 years textile engineering or similar experience including apparel construction, textile and fabric construction, pattern marking, product development

Demonstrated project management and compliance experience

Apparel production experience with exposure to Lectra or similar garment software

Competent in Illustrator, Microsoft Office, and Teams.

Current driver’s license is essential.

Previous experience working in the apparel industry is essential, with experience in retail, logistics or manufacturing environments highly regarded

Tertiary qualification in design and garment manufacturing

Fluent in English with (Chinese as an advantage)

Working With Children Permit and Police Check

Personal Attributes

Positive and enthusiastic outlook, calm under pressure

Self-starter and good problem solver

Able to build relationships and liaise at all levels

Team player who actively contributes to the achievement of goals within the immediate team and across the business as a whole

A high level of initiative and the ability to think quickly on your feet

Able to work with limited supervision

Highly efficient, able to prioritise tasks and manage time autonomously

Attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Able to influence key stakeholders, internally and externally

High levels of confidentiality and integrity

Highly organised and able to multi-task

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal Stakeholders

Product Team

Sales & Marketing Team

Operations Team

Retail Team

China Supply Base

External Stakeholders

Suppliers

Industry Associations

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE RIGHT PERSON: SALARY $80,000 PLUS SUPER