About the role
Objective Reporting to the Production Director, the Cutting Room Manager is responsible to ensure that all Cutting orders are followed to meet timely deadlines and is also responsible for the supervision of the Fusing department.
Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operations of the cutting room, ensuring that all cutting processes are completed accurately, on time, and within budget
- Supervise a team of cutters and cutting room staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations
- Continuously assess and improve cutting techniques and equipment to maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and improve output quality
- Track KPIs for the cutting room, including productivity rates, waste levels, and material usage. Report regularly to management on progress and challenges
- Coordinate with the production planning team to develop cutting schedules that align with overall production timeline
- Train all new staff
- Communicate with cutting contractors all relevant information needed for cutting orders.
- Schedule maintenance of equipment
- Purchase supplies for cutting room
- Participate in union meetings as requested
- Research market for new technology
- Once production sample, fabrics and markers are ready, the work is planned for the spreaders in order to maximize the available equipment and machinery
- Upon receipt of fabric the rolls are measured for width in order to maximize usage
- Verification of lines, prints, texture, nap & grain is decided for best method of spreading fabric-face-to-face way only, facing up etc.
- All other tasks as required by the company
Required Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience working in a cutting room or similar production environment, with hands-on knowledge of fabric cutting, pattern making, and layout techniques
- Experience managing or supervising a team, with proven ability to train and mentor staff
- Familiarity with quality standards and the ability to monitor and improve cutting room processes
- Experience in managing workflows, production schedules, and inventory in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of fabric types, garment construction, and industry standards in cutting and production
- Strong communication skills to effectively lead and communicate with the team and upper management
- Ability to manage production schedules and meet deadlines
- Ensures that all cutting activities are well-organized and efficient
About Joseph Ribkoff Inc.
Joseph Ribkoff creates designs that reflect an in-depth understanding of fashion trends and consumer preferences for resort, cruise, office, formal, or evening wear.
Founded over 65 years ago, we are an international brand, primarily produced in Canada and sold to 62 international markets.
Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec Canada where more than 400 of their 500 employees are based. The Montreal location includes the corporate offices, production and warehouse facilities.
Joseph Ribkoff's reputation is built on the versatility, affordability and quality of their collections along with their unmatched excellence in customer service. While many fashion houses have faced significant headwinds, Joseph Ribkoff continues to grow revenue and profitability year after year. Today, Joseph Ribkoff proudly stands out as one of the leading exporters in the Canadian fashion industry.
Joseph Ribkoff crée une collection tendance de vêtements de croisière, de bureau ou de soirée.
Fondée il y a plus de 65 ans, nous sommes une marque internationale qui produit principalement au Canada et vendue dans 62 marchés internationaux.
Basée à Montréal, Québec Canada, où plus de 400 de ses 500 employés y travaillent. Les bureaux corporatifs, la production et les entrepôts sont situés à Montréal.
La réputation de Joseph Ribkoff repose sur la polyvalence, le caractère abordable et la qualité de ses collections, ainsi que sur son excellence inégalée en matière de service à la clientèle. Alors que l’industrie de la mode fait face à des changements importants, Joseph Ribkoff continue à augmenter ses revenus et sa rentabilité année après année. Aujourd'hui, Joseph Ribkoff est fier de figurer parmi les principaux exportateurs de l'industrie canadienne de la mode.
About the role
Objective Reporting to the Production Director, the Cutting Room Manager is responsible to ensure that all Cutting orders are followed to meet timely deadlines and is also responsible for the supervision of the Fusing department.
Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operations of the cutting room, ensuring that all cutting processes are completed accurately, on time, and within budget
- Supervise a team of cutters and cutting room staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations
- Continuously assess and improve cutting techniques and equipment to maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and improve output quality
- Track KPIs for the cutting room, including productivity rates, waste levels, and material usage. Report regularly to management on progress and challenges
- Coordinate with the production planning team to develop cutting schedules that align with overall production timeline
- Train all new staff
- Communicate with cutting contractors all relevant information needed for cutting orders.
- Schedule maintenance of equipment
- Purchase supplies for cutting room
- Participate in union meetings as requested
- Research market for new technology
- Once production sample, fabrics and markers are ready, the work is planned for the spreaders in order to maximize the available equipment and machinery
- Upon receipt of fabric the rolls are measured for width in order to maximize usage
- Verification of lines, prints, texture, nap & grain is decided for best method of spreading fabric-face-to-face way only, facing up etc.
- All other tasks as required by the company
Required Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience working in a cutting room or similar production environment, with hands-on knowledge of fabric cutting, pattern making, and layout techniques
- Experience managing or supervising a team, with proven ability to train and mentor staff
- Familiarity with quality standards and the ability to monitor and improve cutting room processes
- Experience in managing workflows, production schedules, and inventory in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of fabric types, garment construction, and industry standards in cutting and production
- Strong communication skills to effectively lead and communicate with the team and upper management
- Ability to manage production schedules and meet deadlines
- Ensures that all cutting activities are well-organized and efficient
About Joseph Ribkoff Inc.
Joseph Ribkoff creates designs that reflect an in-depth understanding of fashion trends and consumer preferences for resort, cruise, office, formal, or evening wear.
Founded over 65 years ago, we are an international brand, primarily produced in Canada and sold to 62 international markets.
Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec Canada where more than 400 of their 500 employees are based. The Montreal location includes the corporate offices, production and warehouse facilities.
Joseph Ribkoff's reputation is built on the versatility, affordability and quality of their collections along with their unmatched excellence in customer service. While many fashion houses have faced significant headwinds, Joseph Ribkoff continues to grow revenue and profitability year after year. Today, Joseph Ribkoff proudly stands out as one of the leading exporters in the Canadian fashion industry.
Joseph Ribkoff crée une collection tendance de vêtements de croisière, de bureau ou de soirée.
Fondée il y a plus de 65 ans, nous sommes une marque internationale qui produit principalement au Canada et vendue dans 62 marchés internationaux.
Basée à Montréal, Québec Canada, où plus de 400 de ses 500 employés y travaillent. Les bureaux corporatifs, la production et les entrepôts sont situés à Montréal.
La réputation de Joseph Ribkoff repose sur la polyvalence, le caractère abordable et la qualité de ses collections, ainsi que sur son excellence inégalée en matière de service à la clientèle. Alors que l’industrie de la mode fait face à des changements importants, Joseph Ribkoff continue à augmenter ses revenus et sa rentabilité année après année. Aujourd'hui, Joseph Ribkoff est fier de figurer parmi les principaux exportateurs de l'industrie canadienne de la mode.