1. production planner
primary role:
to efficiently plan, coordinate, and oversee the production schedule to ensure timely and cost-effective manufacturing of sweaters according to customer requirements.
key responsibilities:
production scheduling:
create and manage production schedules based on orders, capacity, and deadlines.
prioritize jobs according to delivery commitments and available resources.
material planning:
ensure timely availability of yarns, trims, and other materials.
coordinate with the procurement team to avoid material shortages.
capacity management:
analyze machine and labor capacity to align with production targets.
allocate work to different production lines or units effectively.
monitoring & reporting:
track daily, weekly, and monthly production output.
generate reports on productivity, delays, and efficiency.
coordination:
liaise with knitting, linking, finishing, quality, and merchandising teams.
communicate regularly with the sales or merchandising teams for delivery schedules.
problem-solving:
identify bottlenecks or issues in production and coordinate solutions.
adjust plans in response to machinery breakdowns or quality issues.
2. sweater knitting technician / supervisor
primary role:
to manage and oversee the knitting operations ensuring the machines produce sweaters (or sweater panels) as per technical specifications and quality standards.
key responsibilities:
machine operation & maintenance:
set up and operate flat or circular knitting machines (., stoll, shima seiki).
conduct routine machine checks and minor maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
technical setup:
load and verify knitting programs and parameters according to style specs.
troubleshoot programming and mechanical issues during production.
production supervision:
supervise knitting operators and helpers.
ensure daily knitting targets are met without compromising quality.
quality control:
inspect knitted panels for defects such as dropped stitches, wrong gauge, holes, etc.
work closely with the qc team to ensure adherence to quality standards.
yarn management:
ensure correct yarn is used for each style.
monitor yarn consumption and wastage.
documentation:
maintain records of machine settings, output, maintenance, and downtime.
report any technical issues or deviations to higher management.
training & development:
train junior operators on machine handling and basic troubleshooting.
stay updated with latest knitting technologies and practices.