Works closely in tandem with Product Development team to ensure a complete, on-time pass off to Production Technical Design team to enable next stage of production-ready packages to Field manufacturing, overseas offices and vendor suppliers.
Executes Design/Merchandising product changes to Production Technical Design and/or Manufacturing in timely to ensure accurate execution in bulk production. Manages up-to-date information and workflow in current tools and related systems.
Administers new and current fit blocks into pattern development alongside 3D pattern design and asset management; and with technical construction manual specifications. Applies and follows established standard operating procedures related to materials management (Bills of Materials), Labelling & Packaging manuals and Folding guides
Serves as a problem-solving technical resource to cross-functional teams to proactively resolve pattern, construction, quality, finishing, findings, and systems issues in pre-production stage. Escalates exception issues promptly to supervisors and/or related business partners.
Adopt new skills and training to facilitate implementation of new technology, systems and tools. Assists in identifying and deploying best practices within own unit and cross-functionally.
Responsible for personal training and development. Conducts self-performance appraisal to review with direct supervisor
Requirements
Apparel manufacturing experience with extensive knowledge in pattern, technical product development processes and systems. development or related manufacturing, sourcing, or operations areas.
In-depth technical knowledge in E2E product manufacturing processes
Preferred experience in Jeanswear Bottoms product
Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred
Self-driven individual motivated to drive results and high-performance
Attention to details and loves problem-solving
Solid organization skills to prioritize, multitask and deliver to deadlines and drive optimal results
High proficiency in systems – Browzwear and Gerber Accumark applications. MS Office, Excel, and Smartsheet experience is a plus
Excellent communication and networking skills
Leadership Competencies Expected for this Role
Foundational Leader
Global Agility – Be open and adapt quickly when things change
Purposeful Integrity – Do the right thing, even when no one is watching
Strategic Foresight – Think ahead and plan for what’s coming
Customer Centric Innovation – Find better ways to serve our customers
Urgency for Impact – Act fast and get results that matter
Bold Accountability – Take ownership of your work and results
Empowered Collaboration – Work well with others to get things done
Why Kontoor Brands?
At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.
When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.
We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.
