Job Description

About our client:
It is a privilege for us to represent this business which was founded in the 18th century! They are stable, global, international and have unsurpassed brand recognition. Our client is kind, very ethical, well run and is continuously improving and innovating, they have the financial resources to employ and to retain the industry's top talent. We have enjoyed recruiting for this client because of the unique benefits and opportunities they provide for our candidates but it is also a pleasure to work for them because they are authentic, decisive and move quickly. If you are remotely interested in finding out more, do let us know asap - from previous experience recruiting for this client, we know this job will be "snatched up" by a lucky candidate quickly. If you enjoy continuous improvement, a flat structure and working/learning from the best in the world, this job is for you. Our client has a very low staff turnover (mostly due to retirement) because they invest heavily in mentoring and hiring the right culture fit. You don't need to have every item listed below - if you are aspirational, if you want to be promoted and recognised for making a contribution and if you want to have fun while earning money, feel free to send us your CV and we'll do our very best to secure this unique and unparalleled opportunity. Our client's emphasis is on hiring the right person, they do have a very well planned business and this is a new position so they are able to wait until March for the right person to start work. If waiting for your Feb bonus is a deterrent, don't let it be - this client is able to make an offer now for a March or earlier start date.
What you will be doing:

• Plan, coordinate, and control knitting operations to meet schedules, maximise machine utilisation, and accurately report daily production data.
• Ensure knitted products meet all quality standards, identify and resolve defects through root-cause analysis, and collaborate with the Quality Department on inspections and corrective actions.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise staff; conduct coaching and skills development; manage performance, discipline, absenteeism, and ensure effective shift handovers and correct manning levels.
• Oversee maintenance schedules, ensure machine calibration, troubleshoot technical issues, and approve machine upgrades/replacements in collaboration with the Maintenance Team.
• Monitor yarn usage and waste, implement lean manufacturing to reduce costs and improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with budgeted operational targets.
• Ensure knitting operations comply with OHSA and company safety requirements, conduct regular safety inspections, and enforce safe working practices and PPE use.
• Contribute to data driven decision making processes by sharing your thoughts via regular reports that might include metrics to involved stakeholders such as production output, efficiency, downtime, and quality issues, attend production meetings, and communicate effectively with cross-functional departments (planning, dyehouse, sewing, maintenance, HR) - It is difficult to improve if you don't know what you have which is why this flat structure org structure is so attractive to those that want recognition and reward.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant technical qualification - would be advantageous
• 5 years + in a textile preferably knitting environment would be ideal. Mentoring others/ leading teams/ previous reporting experience to business stakeholders would be beneficial.
• Strong understanding of knitting machinery (Technical and mechanical), knowledge of ISO standards, lean principles, and workplace safety.
• Leadership and people management, technical troubleshooting, planning and organisation, problem solvi

Skills Required