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"<p>Our client is a market leading manufacturer of both woven and knitted fabrics. As a result of continued business growth they are now seeking a Fabric Technical Manager to join their Woven Industrial Solutions team.</p>\n<p>Fabric Technical Manager – The Role:</p>\n<p>• Reporting to the Technical Director you will manage the technical development and quality processes for the business unit.</p>\n<p>• Research and understand the current capabilities and technology available in the market.</p>\n<p>• Manage all live technical cases to include sample analysis, new product design and costings.</p>\n<p>• Responsible for the fabric design and development of WIS products, including all parts, weaving and laboratory specifications and performance checks and reports.</p>\n<p>• Generate statistically robust technical specifications for all data analysis, yarn suppliers, fabrics constructions and external processing requirements.</p>\n<p>• Responsible for the product quality of WIS products, monitoring the yarn and fabric, understanding the product requirements and problem solving as appropriate.</p>\n<p>• Responsible for the technical sign-off of all incoming orders.</p>\n<p>• Identify improvement opportunities for fabric construction and cost reduction.</p>\n<p>• Maintain appropriate levels of contact with suppliers (including tradeshows) in regard to sourcing, specifications and quality.</p>\n<p>• Ensure customers are provided with the appropriate level of technical support.</p>\n<p>• Responsible for raising health and safety alerts as and when required.</p>\n<p>• Ensure all staff adhere to all company processes such as standard work, 5S, Risk Assessments (RAs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).</p>\n<p>• Provide leadership to all direct reports and respective teams, ensuring the Company’s values are part of daily routines and behaviours.</p>\n<p>• Promote and encourage an environment focused on delivering a world class service, with a positive employee culture.           </p>\n<p>Fabric Technical Manager – The candidate:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Degree level educated, preferably textile or polymer based or at least 3-5 years of relevant experience in a textile manufacturing environment.</li>\n<li>Ability to manage and develop a team whilst working as part of the management team</li>\n<li>Able to work on your own initiative and in a concise and methodical manner.</li>\n<li>Strong IT skills</li>\n<li>Excellent communicator</li>\n<li>Able to drive and travel when required.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Fabric Technical Manager – The package:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive Salary DOE</li>\n<li>Excellent Benefits</li>\n</ul>\n"
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