Embroidery Department Manager
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ABOUT US
Job Impulse, Inc. is an international recruitment company that focuses on upgrading the career opportunities of our candidates. We strive to create a professional partnership between our clients and contractors looking for their next career move. We have over 9,000 employees working in locations across twelve countries in fields ranging from industrial to office, marketing to engineering, technology, aerospace, medical, and more.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Impulse, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Embroidery Department Manager in Summerville. The Embroidery Department Manager is responsible for all aspects of our commercial embroidery operation, ensuring exceptional quality, efficient production, and outstanding customer satisfaction. This individual will take ownership of the department, continuously improve processes, maintain our equipment, and help scale the business as additional embroidery equipment and team members are added.
Responsibilities of a Embroidery Department Manager includes: MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE
Production Management
- Manage daily embroidery production schedule.
- Prioritize jobs to meet customer deadlines.
- Monitor workflow and maximize production efficiency.
- Coordinate with office staff regarding order status and scheduling.
Commercial Embroidery
- Operate and oversee commercial embroidery equipment.
- Set up and run production efficiently.
- Ensure proper hooping, stabilizers, thread selection, and machine settings.
- Troubleshoot embroidery issues and minimize downtime.
Quality Control
- Inspect all completed orders before delivery.
- Ensure customer proofs are accurate and approved when required.
- Maintain exceptionally high quality standards.
- Prevent production errors and reduce rework.
Department Leadership
- Build and improve department systems.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Train and mentor future embroidery technicians.
- Foster accountability, organization, and continuous improvement.
Inventory & Equipment
- Manage embroidery supplies, thread, needles, backing, and inventory.
- Perform routine machine maintenance.
- Coordinate equipment servicing when necessary.
- Recommend future equipment purchases as the department expands.
Business Growth
- Support the continued growth of our B2B embroidery division.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Assist with onboarding new corporate embroidery accounts.
- Help prepare the department for future expansion.
Job Requirements of a Embroidery Department Manager :
Preferred candidates will possess:
- Commercial embroidery experience.
- Experience operating commercial embroidery equipment (Melco experience preferred; Tajima, Barudan, SWF, Happy, Ricoma, or similar commercial equipment also considered).
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Leadership or supervisory experience.
- Ability to work independently and solve problems.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Computer proficiency and willingness to learn new software.
The Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone who:
- Takes ownership.
- Leads by example.
- Enjoys improving systems and processes.
- Holds themselves and others accountable.
- Thrives in a fast-paced production environment.
- Wants to build something meaningful rather than simply operate a machine.
REQUIRED Experience and Education:
**For immediate consideration, please call our Charleston Branch at 843-427-0890 or text us at 843-823-4253. Walk-ins are welcome to come by during business hours to our office located at 112 West 4th North St, Summerville, SC 29483.
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Job Impulse, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status
Please be sure to carefully read through all requirements for the Embroidery Department Manager as only serious applicants will be contacted. Unfortunately, not all candidates can be contacted who respond to this job, however we will reach out to you directly if your experience is determined match to the desired requirements. Thank you.