Cutting & Sorting Manager - Cutting Department
Core
Manage end-to-end throughput of fabric and foam cutting operations and sorting teams to ensure optimal machine efficiency, minimal material wastage, and accurate kit dispatch for vendors.
Role type
Senior operational manager (cutting & sorting)
Builds
Cut kits for furniture, mattress, upholstery, and garment manufacturing
Domain
Manufacturing (textile, foam, furniture)
Required skills
Cutting machine operation, OEE monitoring, marker planning, order scheduling, team leadership, waste reduction, data analysis
Preferred skills
Manual cutting experience, ERP/Excel proficiency
Technologies
Cutting machines, ERP systems, Excel
Responsibilities
Monitor and drive machine efficiency (OEE) and operator productivity; Plan and supervise fabric, foam, and manual cutting operations; Prioritize daily/weekly cutting schedules based on order ageing; Supervise sorting teams to ensure accurate kitting and eliminate kit returns; Distribute cut kits to vendors according to dispatch plans; Implement quality controls to minimize errors and material wastage; Lead, train, and manage cutting operators and sorting staff.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
