Technical Expert- Garments

Our client, a leading name in apparel manufacturing and sportswear production based in Lahore, Pakistan, is seeking a highly skilled Technical Expert – Garment. This full-time, onsite role demands a hands-on leader to drive excellence across cutting, printing & embroidery, and sewing operations. The successful candidate will focus on enhancing product quality, factory productivity, fabric utilization, operational efficiency, and on-time delivery, ensuring garments meet the stringent standards of global sportswear and premium apparel brands. This position requires implementing world-class manufacturing practices and developing long-term technical capabilities within the factory.

Key Responsibilities

- Cutting & Fabric Utilization: Lead and optimize cutting operations to maximize fabric utilization and reduce waste. Implement best practices in fabric laying, marker planning, and cutting processes while ensuring cutting accuracy, size control, and color consistency. Support continuous improvement initiatives to minimize defects and material loss.

- Printing & Embroidery: Oversee printing and embroidery operations to guarantee quality, accurate placement, durability, and consistency. Enhance first-pass approval rates and reduce rework by optimizing machine settings, production controls, and quality standards. Ensure finished products align with customer and brand expectations.

- Sewing & Production Operations: Drive improvements in sewing line productivity and manufacturing efficiency. Optimize production layouts, line balancing, and sewing methods to boost operator productivity and overall factory output. Collaborate with production teams to identify and resolve operational bottlenecks.

- Quality & Brand Standards: Maintain consistent adherence to global brand quality standards. Improve final inspection pass rates and reduce workmanship defects. Support technical audits, quality reviews, and compliance initiatives, fostering a culture of quality embedded in processes rather than relying solely on inspections.

- Productivity & Team Development: Establish and enforce standard operating procedures across cutting, printing & embroidery, and sewing operations. Train supervisors, technicians, and operators on best practices and quality standards. Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, and quality enhancement. Mentor teams to build technical capabilities throughout manufacturing operations.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Textile Engineering, Garment Manufacturing, Apparel Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

- Extensive hands-on experience in cutting operations, printing & embroidery, sewing operations, and sportswear & knit garment manufacturing.

- Proven track record working with international apparel brands and adhering to global quality standards.

- Strong expertise in garment construction, production processes, and technical problem-solving.

- Experience in manufacturing environments supplying premium global apparel brands.

- Deep understanding of productivity improvement, line balancing, quality control, and operational excellence.

- Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to drive change and implement sustainable improvements across factory operations.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Additional certifications in productivity improvement, manufacturing excellence, or operational efficiency are advantageous.

- Candidates with a continuous improvement mindset and passion for operational excellence will thrive in this role.

- Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on building team capability and developing technical talent.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a technical professional eager to elevate their career within the garment manufacturing industry. If you possess strong hands-on expertise across cutting, printing & embroidery, and sewing operations, and have experience meeting the demanding quality requirements of global apparel brands, this role offers a platform to make a significant impact.

Join a forward-thinking organization committed to operational excellence and quality leadership in the apparel sector.