Joe Masimbakore

I am a self-inspired, highly motivated, innovated and humble team player who is keen to explore a plethora of challenges and brings results. Flexible and versatile-able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural boundaries.

Embroidery Department Supervisor at LLOFAKIN INVESTMENTS (2022-10 – 2024-11)

Supervised embroidery department operations including quoting, sampling, ordering of raw materials, machinery maintenance and production capacity planning. Managed team of 25+ staff in fully unionized environment.

• To supervise the process of control from end to end quoting, sampling, ordering of raw materials, maintaince of machinery and production capacity planning
• Hiring of skilled workers and identification of training requirements for staff,with authorisation
• Supervising embroidery department staff to produce the best quality embroidered garments
• Applying manufacturing systems and tools to improve safety, quality and productivity
• Facilitation of day to day and night shift- handover and reprioritizing of task at end of shift
• Manages any employee relations issues which may arise, includes counseling, discipline and grievances processes, within the framework of applicable labour legislation and company policies
• Management of salaries, attendance, absenteeism and leave due for embroidery department staff
• Signing of invoices and credit notes for embroidery department
• Assess orders failures to determine whether style should be repaired or scrapped
• Overseeing the maintaince and upkeep of all machinery
• Analyze and reporting of production data and troubleshooting

Embroidery Department Supervisor at BRALYN LITHO PRINTERS AND EMBROIDERY (2018-06 – 2021-03)

Supervised embroidery department operations in a printing and embroidery company.

Embroidery Digitizer at JAYTEE CLOTHINGS COMPANY (2016-03 – 2018-05)

Oversaw digitizing operations to ensure no delays in quoting and sampling process. Delivered samples within 24 hours timeline.

• Overseeing digitizing to ensure no delay in quoting and sampling process
• Sampling make within timeline of 24hrs
• Effectively communicate and manage internal lead times for costing, quoting, design of artwork, sampling and client approvals
• Communicates with quality auditors and reviews and suggests corrective actions to address any issues identified
• Time studying and recording of time sheets of digitizing and sampling field in respective files
• Full understanding of flat and 3D embroidery, patches, appliques and sequence

Machine Operator at HVS EMBROIDERY COMPANY (2013-06 – 2016-02)

Operated and maintained embroidery equipment ensuring safe and efficient operation. Managed production processes and quality standards.

• Setting up embroidery equipment for daily use
• Maintaining equipment and machinery so they can can operate safely and efficiently
• Adjusting machines settings before operation, scrutinizing the production process and making machinery to guarantee optimal performance and reduce downtime ,therefore producing high quality goods
• Observe and evaluate machines during operation to ensure excellent performance and quality standards
• Identify and solve problems with machinery as they occur
• Full understanding of flat and 3D embroidery, patches, appliques and sequence
• Coordinating and cooperating with other team members to plan production and schedules and ensure prompt delivery of orders
• Keeping a tidy and safe work environment in accordance with company policies and regulations
• Abiding by all safety protocol and guidelines to avoid accidents and injuries

Diploma in Project Planning and Management – Christian College of Southern Africa (2008-01 – 2010-11)

Secondary Education in General – Harvest College