At a Glance
- Tasks: Support fabric teams globally and ensure quality standards in production.
- Company: Dynamic company in the textile industry with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Embrace a diverse workplace that values every individual.
- Why this job: Join a movement to innovate fabric technology and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in fabric technology and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities? Here is what you need to know about the job:
Department: Technical – Fabric
Location: London, Hybrid working
Responsibilities:
- Providing fabric technical support to the internal teams
- Supervising offshore fabric teams in Bangladesh, China, India, Turkey, and Vietnam, through weekly meetings to monitor critical paths and prevent delays in fabric production/testing.
- Ensure fabric is quality-managed to meet performance standards and market regulations while maintaining critical path dates
- Proactively troubleshoot possible production issues regarding fabric characteristics, technical construction, lead times, and colours, and provide solutions or recommendations to mitigate risks in bulk production
- Supporting offshore teams with implementation on corrective actions or solutions where fabric performance falls below expected standards
- Supporting on wash care instruction and wording where needed
- Maintain a database of Tier 2 suppliers, keeping documentations up-to-date and actioning audits with offshore teams
- Ensure customer raw materials policies are followed
- To ensure all technical files are kept up to date and actively work towards achieving ESG
- Providing support to offshore teams on mapping and visibility of the supply chain including fibre COO
Candidate Requirements:
- Working experience min 5 years, fabric technology
- In-depth knowledge of woven and knitted fabric production and testing processes
- Confident in following up on supply chain management
- Understanding of sustainable fabric standards (Textile Exchange, BCI, etc.) and verification processes (scope certificates, transaction certificates, etc.)
- Informed on REACH regulations and other relevant global substances legislation
- Attention to detail, efficient, and able to work calmly under pressure
- Previous experience working with Tesco, Sainsburys and George SGS/Interlink/PLM systems is desirable
- Able to work independently and communicate confidently with colleagues and clients
- Self-starter / motivated / proactive approach
- Detail-oriented mindset, strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
Fabric Technologist (Mat Cover) in London employer: LF Fashion
At LF Fashion, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in the heart of Greater London, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and the chance to work closely with innovative design teams, ensuring that every Footwear Technologist can thrive in their role. With competitive benefits and the excitement of occasional international travel for supplier audits, joining our team means being part of a forward-thinking company dedicated to quality and excellence in footwear development.
