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
