Garment Technologist

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : April 13, 2025Key ResponsibilitiesQuality control monitoring of goods manufactured at CMTs, and service providers including but not limited to: Cutting, printing, embroidery, pleating and finishing services;Liaison with Design Division Garment Technologists on quality issues;Liaison with Design Division technical teams and operations managers and planners;AQL reports and S4 reports;Reporting and monitoring of all quality issues arising at the factory and the implementation of and measurement of action plans and mentoring/training for improvement;Daily reports to Head Office;Able to manage priority workloads, appointments and schedules;Lead fit sessions from initial sample through to final production;Ensuring clear and concise fit comments are communicated to suppliers or factories;Work closely with the Sample Room (Pattern Makers and Technical Manager) to support the fit development process from a technical perspective;Involvement in the onboarding and mentoring of CMT's regarding technical standards;Management of the CMT base to ensure they have the correct quality standards, construction methods and AQL's;To have an understanding of current regulations, legislation and standards relating to all aspects of clothing manufacture.Qualifications and ExperienceExperience in a Quality Assurance role;Minimum three (3) or more years in a similar position or level of responsibility;Pattern making background advantageous;Clothing manufacturing experience in a factory environment;Solid garment construction, fabric and garment trims and embroidery knowledge;Involvement in the drafting and implementation of QA standards manuals;Handle quality queries with CMT's;Ability to travel to suppliers' manufacturing facilities with a valid code 8 drivers licence;Basic computer literacy and excel skills.
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