Oversee all aspects of knitwear product development from ideation stage into production working with in-house,
domestic and global partners
• Lead a multi-person team responsible for ensuring samples are created and developed to client specifications
• Communicate with in-house, domestic and global vendors to ensure proper, complete handoff of sample and production styles
• Create strong working relationships with design and production teams to ensure proper sample development where
styles move smoothly into production
• Develop solutions and strategies that will reduce costs, lead time, and mitigate risk
• Manage Time and Action Calendar to verify timelines are met and bring forward any timing concerns
• Create approved vendor matrix to ensure vendors are qualified and will meet sampling and production needs

Knitwear Sample Development Manager

• Developed in-house knit samples using Shima Seiki knitting machines
• Managed production team to streamline factory activities including machine operations, pre-production, production
and post-knit activities
• Developed production processes as well as standard operating procedures to optimize factory throughput
• Ensured knitting machines are running at maximum efficiency based on current capacity planning. Developed KPI's to quantify efficiency data and measure performance
• Motivated, encouraged and provided a workplace environment enabling employees to pivot and remain flexible to meet changing company demands and market requirements
• Trained team members on programming, machine operations, production and post-production activities

Interim Production Manager and APEX Programmer

• Developed 4-5 knit samples a week using computerized knitting machines based on customer and production needs
• Assisted in production activities by programming knitting techniques to reduce knit timing as well as continuously
monitoring machine productivity in order to maximize efficiency and achieve desired daily production goals
• Established relationships with key customers by discussing new designs, tech packs, machine capabilities and upcoming season timelines
• Presented to high-end customers and recommended cost-effective options that would maximize mass production
efficiency such as knit structure, yarn, machine gauge and handfeel
• Trained company new employees and customers on Shima Seiki's software and machines as well as leading practices
of machine maintenance and production

Knit Programmer and Product Developer

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CreateMe Technologies

CreateMe Technologies

Shima Seiki USA

North Carolina State University - College of Textiles and Management