PRODUCTION MANAGER

 

Central North Carolina manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Manager for an upholstery fabric facility.  Candidates must have three plus years of experience in textile coating environment.  Must have a bachelor’s degree in textile chemistry, textile technology or related field.  Excellent benefits, stable environment, and an excellent opportunity for growth.

 

Send resume and salary history to P.O. Box 1000

Burlington, NC  27216

 

EOE/MFG

APPAREL INDUSTRY PRE-PRESS

GRAPHIC ARTIST

 

Textile and printing apparel manufacturer is seeking the following candidate:

 

GRAPHIC ARTIST

 

Must be very proficient in MAC/PC software applications and pre-press process.  CAD/CAM and apparel background a plus.  Must be a leader and work well under pressure and deadlines.  Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.  Please send resume to lwagman@fabra.com for consideration.

Voith Fabrics

 

Process Engineer

Purpose

Provides technical support to Florence operations to improve rate of operation, quality, safety, and cycle time for standard and experimental products.  Reduces variation in KC products, supports development trials, and pursues other KC requirements.  Leads the effort to develop the highest level of weaving and seaming technology.  Understands KC’s applications and ensures the products fulfill those needs.

 

Specific Responsibilities

Scouts technology within VF and textile industry at large to improve quality and productivity at Florence.  Works with equipment suppliers to improve results in warping, weaving, finishing, and seaming.  Designs and executes trials to reduce sources of variation.  Assists in new fabric design process by providing pre-trial and real time input on potential manufacturability issues.  Improve systems to reduce cycle time for weaving and seaming trials through reduced set-up time and prediction models. Reviews technical concepts of major projects and provides equipment specifications.  Personally involved in solving difficult technical problems.  Responsible for maintaining process standards and training hourly personnel in their use.

 

 

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Textiles or related engineering fields required.  Advanced degree preferable, but not required.  Must have good interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a team environment.  Proven problem solving skills are a must.  Fluency in English required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carhartt, Inc., the worldwide brand name synonymous with quality clothing for over 110 years, makes premium workwear that is consumer focused and field tested.  If you’re a dynamic team player with the highest standards---like us--- consider joining our outstanding team headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

 

Category Manager (First Layer)

This person will primarily be responsible for managing Carhartt’s first layer products, specifically line planning and leading the execution of new products and improvements to existing products through

all stages of the product development process.

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor Degree or MBA preferred. 3-5 years experience as a Category Manager or Brand Manager in the apparel industry, specifically men’s knit and woven shirts (required). Well-developed computer skills specifically in Microsoft Applications. Strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills.  In addition to, the ability to work in a team environment, self-motivated, and a quick learner.

 

Fabric & Trim Coordinator – Core Line     

The primary responsibility of this position is to create and maintain Carhartt’s fabric library while assisting the Product Design/Demand Generation team in conducting fabric (area) tests and projects; lab dip processes; lab dip processes; and maintenance/creation of care labels.

Qualified candidates will possess a college degree in clothing and/or textile or related discipline (preferred). A minimum of 1-year experience in textiles (preferred). The ability to work in a team environment, and strong computer skills preferred.  Experience with PDM, Word, Excel and CAD helpful. Strong attention to detail, well-developed written and oral communication skills required.

 

Fabric & Trim Developer – Core Line

The primary responsibility for this position is the research and analysis for new product and for improvements to existing products in order to meet premium positioning.  Develop, maintain, and coordinate test fabric, trim specifications, and care labels.  Manages all aspects of the lab dip process.

Qualified candidates will possess a college degree in clothing and/or textile or related discipline; a minimum of 2 years experience in textiles; and knowledge of laboratory procedures and physical performance of fabric and trim. Ability to work in a team environment is essential. Strong computer skills, and experience with PDM, Word, Excel and CAD helpful. Strong attention to detail and the ability to problem solve. Well-developed written and oral communication skills essential.  Some travel required

(approximately 15%).

 

Merchandising Development Manager

The primary responsibilities of this position are to manage the development of product packaging, self-presentation materials and sales support materials, ensuring accuracy and establishing timelines for completion of projects.

Qualified candidates will possess a college degree in fashion merchandising or graphic design or related discipline required. A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant apparel industry work experience required. Previous management experience, 3-5 years. Well-developed computer skills (Excel, Word) required. Technical knowledge of CAD skills (PhotoShop, Flash, and Illustrator) required. Ability to manage and motivate associates; self-directed; deadline orientated with long and short-term projects; and maintain composure and productivity in stressful situations. Some travel required.

 

Application Process

If you are interested in one of these positions and feel you meet the qualifications; please identify the position desired and forward your resume,

cover letter  and salary requirements to Carhartt, Inc. Human Resources, email: careers@carhartt.com; Fax: (313) 749-6441.

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to a Brighter Future?

 

Is a Master's Degree for you?

 

Textile Off-campus Televised Education (TOTE) program is designed to provide textile graduate courses to any individual seeking an improved textile education.  Presentations are actual classroom lectures complete with student questions and discussions.  A master's degree in textiles and a Master of Science degree in textile chemistry can be obtained via TOTE.  Both master's degrees are non-thesis.  Please visit our website and give us a call if we can be of further assistance to you.

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Senior Engineer

 

Sonoco, a global packaging company, has an opening for a Senior Professional/Principal Engineer in our Global Technology Department.

 

Ideal candidate will have:

Fiber production and processing knowledge.  Winding room experience – hands-on knowledge of the use of tubes in textile manufacturing (5 to10 years experience).  Project management skills.  Six Sigma training; and utilization of related tools.  Experience in managing customer relationships.  Management experience.  Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.

A BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or Textile Technology is required with a graduate degree preferred.  Position would require 30% travel with 10% being international.

 

Sonoco, has a strong culture built around a high regard for its people, customer satisfaction, and solid leadership.  Salaries and benefits are very competitive.  Send resume and salary history to:  Sonoco, Attention:  Glenda Ellison (A05), North Second Street, Hartsville, SC  29550.

Fax 843-383-3334; email glenda.ellison@sonoco.com

 

For governmental record keeping purposes, we invite you to voluntarily provide your gender and ethnicity with your resume.  EOE, AA

 

 

 

DESIGN ENGINEER – TEXTILES

 

The Coleman Company has a great opportunity for a technically sound and creative Design Engineer, Textiles. To develop consumer products for the outdoor recreation market.  This position is located in Wichita, KS.  Don’t let your preconceived ideas about Kansas (admit it!!) keep you from exploring the opportunity to work with a company whose brand is first in its class and known on a global scale.  See the direct results of your work on the shelves of your local mass merchandisers or outdoor recreation specialty shops in any city.  Coleman is also a healthy company in spite of this economy, which may companies cannot claim.  We can offer you the career opportunity you’ve been seeking or should be seeking!  Please visit www.colemancareers.com for more information about our exciting company and our great city!  Interested candidates should email their resumes to careers@coleman.com with subject:

DE-TNCSU.

Primary Responsibilities:

Design and develop new products in a team environment working with marketing and manufacturing.  Participate in team projects.  Reduce/eliminate unnecessary costs on existing products.  Redesign/modify products, provide technical support, purchasing, etc.  Develop testing methods and procedures.  Lead model making efforts.

 

Experience or Skills Required:

Prefer Bachelor’s degree in textile engineering/science/design.  Will consider mechanical engineering degree with supporting textile degree (i.e. textile science).   Minimum 5 years experience designing consumer softgoods products; sporting goods product development a plus.  May consider sports activewear experience.  May consider recent graduate with the right training.  Advanced MS Word and Excel.  Digital photography and CAD experience helpful.  Good knowledge of production and manufacturing processes.  Experience with high volume and cost sensitive products.  Must be familiar with testing textile materials.  Experience working with off-shore vendors a plus.  Strong mechanical background.  Experience with some industrial design.  Experience with textile model making (sewing) a plus.  Knowledge of plastic parts design a plus.  Ability to travel (domestic and international travel (5%).

The Coleman Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)

The Coleman Co. is dedicated to maintaining a drug-free work place.