Locally owned for over 60 years, Kel-Lac Uniforms & Tactical is located in far west San Antonio near Lackland AFB.ÃÂ We are a specialty retailer / distributor to the First Responder, LE and Military communities.ÃÂ Our sales channels include brick and mortar retail, online and government contracts.ÃÂ We ship worldwide.
We are seeking a full time Embroidery Production Manager. Below is the duties outlined for this position.
ADMINISTRATION
o Maintain a production schedule & processing of orders as required by due dates
o Maintain folders on each design with detailed information as to thread colors used on various colors of garments, hooping location, fonts & size of text used for names, emb fees charged, etc
o Train & Implement more efficient procedures & look for new products to improve our embroidery processes & quality of embroidery
o At the end of each day, check to see what orders were finished, what new orders came in, any rush orders received & plan the production schedule for the next day.
· PRODUCTION
o Staging - remove all plastic bags, clips, tissue paper etc from garments, sort by size & colors & lay out on table to be ready for hooping
o Provide design/emb machine production sheets for thread color sequences to be entered into emb machine
o Set up for production of names, flight patches, guidons, etc.
§ For maximum efficiency, orders should be reviewed & prepared ahead of time so when machine is finished running the current order, the next order has been prepared & is ready to start.
o Running of specialty products/orders on emb machines
§ Flight patches, names for backs of hats, names on garments, pennants ordered, function badges, etc
§ Isabel handles: Name tapes, helmet bands, etc.
· QUALITY ASSURANCE
o Quality control/inspection of items prior to packing
o Remove excess backing & stray threads from garments after embroidery completed
o Fold & pack embroidered items by size & arrange in an organized manner to increase the perceived value to the customer
o Provide sew outs for customer approvals
· SALES STAFF SUPPORT
o Provide stitch count quotes
o Advise on embroidery fees based on quantities ordered
o Checking orders for all necessary information needed-if missing information, check with sales person for missing information needed
· MAINTENANCE
o General maintenance on emb machines (daily oiling & cleaning)
o Schedule repairs on emb machines with technician when needed (Ken Evans)
· PROCUREMENT
o Email digitizing company detailed instructions for new designs
o Receiving of embroidery products & supplies to fill orders –verify that quantities, colors, sizes, styles, etc. match what is listed on the orders