Pattern Maker/Head of Production

7 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya First-Rate Integrated Human Resources Services Kenya Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

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Job purpose

This job is responsible for the translation of design sketches and specifications into accurate patterns for production. This role will also and manage the entire production process and team to ensure timely and seamless production of orders.

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Key Responsibilities

Pattern Maker


• Grading patterns – implement size grading for patterns to ensure consistency across various sizes


• Provide the correct fabric to the tailors promptly


• Coordinate with the production team and the head of operations to ensure items for dispatch are ready


• Take correct measurements of clients and discuss design details or adjustments with them


• Confirm the suitability of a fabric in comparison to the design


• Assign tailors the outfits to be stitched for the day


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Sample creation – create samples for new designs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to design specifications


• Fabric cutting coordination - collaborate with the production team to ensure accurate fabric cutting based on patterns


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Pattern maintenance and storage – organize and maintain patterns systematically for easy retrieval and future use


• Quality control (fit and construction) – conduct quality control assessments, evaluating the fit and construction of samples to ensure all outfits are stitched correctly


• Troubleshooting – identify and troubleshoot pattern-related issues in collaboration with the production team


• Research and trend awareness – stay updated with industry trends and evolving techniques in pattern making through continuous


• Production schedule management – efficiently execute and manage the production schedule to meet delivery deadlines

Production Lead


• Quality assurance – implement and oversee comprehensive quality control measures for outfits, including measurements, finishing, stitching, and size tags


• Process oversight – track and monitor the entire production process, ensuring strict adherence to timelines


• Team leadership – provide effective supervision and leadership to the production team, including the pattern maker and tailors


• Reporting and inventory coordination – generate accurate and timely production reports and coordinate seamless inventory placement into the store


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Raw material management – monitor and track raw materials inventory, promptly notifying procurement for replenishment as needed


• Collaboration with sales – collaborate with the sales lead to ensure timely delivery of orders, make necessary adjustments, and address custom order requirements


• Technical sheet creation – create detailed and accurate technical sheets for every new design to guide the production team effectively


• Problem solving and innovation – identify and assess production challenges, working collaboratively with the CEO to develop innovative solutions


• Training and development - Provide training to production team members on new processes and technologies to improve their skills

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