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Knitting (Production) Manager

Employer
John Smedley
Location
Matlock, Derbyshire
Salary
A competitive salary and benefits package
Closing date
9 Apr 2019

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Job Sector
Manufacturing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Knitting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Knitting Manager to manage our Knitting production team who will be focused on continual improvement and on the efficiency and the effectiveness of our knitting manufacturing.   This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced manufacturing/production manager looking to make their mark in an exciting, complex and busy production environment.

Join us in crafting The World’s Finest Knitwear!

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Management of the Fully Fashioned, P500 and Shima knitting teams (approximately 70 employees)
  • Working closely with the Production and Planning management team
  • Ensuring production targets are met and waste is reduced.
  • Continuous improvement of the department
  • Producing accurate data and reporting on KPIs for area of responsibility
  • Performance management of the Knitting Department

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

  • Proven managerial experience within a manufacturing/production environment
  • Textile industry knowledge an advantage but not essential
  • Excellent motivational skills
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement and effective management of change
  • Intermediate skill with Excel and other Microsoft related products
  • Ability to write effective reports
  • Excellent ability to communicate and present information to senior management.
  • Solid analytical skills when processing varied data from different sources.

ABOUT US

John Smedley was founded in 1784, and is one of the few long standing knitwear manufacturers dedicated to still making in Britain. Our brand is one of truth and integrity built on the foundations of our heritage, whilst our product represents an unrivalled quality in fine knitwear that continues to push the boundaries to this day.

Our internationally recognised brand spans ready-to-wear womenswear and menswear collections across two seasons per year and is internationally launched at London Fashion Week, and Pitti Uomo. Sold in only the most highly regarded boutiques, concept stores and department stores around the world, stockists include Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Liberty, Harry Rosen, Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, Isetan, United Arrows and Le Bon Marche.

Based at our home in Lea Mills, Derbyshire, John Smedley is a close knit team, defined by a determination to provide not only the best possible product but the best possible service – all with a personality that reflects the brand across every aspect of the business.

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