Cutting Room Manager – Knit Apparel at Royal Apparel

Town of Smithtown, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cutting Room Operations, Automated Cutting Equipment, Fabric Utilization, Marker Efficiency, Waste Reduction, Shade Control, Lot Integrity, Problem Solving, Leadership, Communication, Training, Coaching, Safety Standards, Housekeeping, Quality Control, Workflow Management

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

Description About us Royal Apparel is a family-owned manufacturing company located in Hauppauge, NY. We are an industry leader of Made in the USA, Organic & Sustainable apparel. We are proud to make our garments out of Fibers that are Eco-Friendly, Green and help the Earth! We are seeking a hands-on Cutting Room Manager to lead day-shift cutting operations in a high-volume knit apparel manufacturing facility. This is a floor-focused leadership role—you will be on the production floor daily, leading the team, solving problems in real time, and running production using automated spreading and cutting equipment. Key Responsibilities (On the Floor) Lead cutting room operations directly on the production floor Operate and oversee automated cutting and spreading systems (Gerber, Lectra, or similar) Execute daily cutting plans to support sewing and shipping schedules Monitor and improve fabric utilization, marker efficiency, and waste reduction Manage fabric relaxation, shade control, and lot integrity Troubleshoot equipment, quality, and workflow issues as they happen Train, coach, and hold cutting room operators and leads accountable Maintain safety, housekeeping, and equipment standards Communicate clearly with Production, Planning, QA, and Warehouse teams What We Offer Competitive pay based on experience Relocation assistance Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, PTO) Stable day-shift schedule Long-term opportunity in a high-volume, automated operation Requirements Qualifications 5+ years of knit apparel cutting room experience Strong hands-on experience with Gerber, Lectra, or similar automated cutting and spreading equipment Proven leadership in a high-volume production environment Solid understanding of knit fabrics (jersey, fleece, rib, performance knits) Fluent in Spanish and English (required) Day-shift availability Willing to relocate for the right opportunity Strong floor leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills Preferred Experience in large-scale or vertically integrated apparel operations Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement background

Responsibilities

The Cutting Room Manager will lead cutting room operations directly on the production floor, overseeing automated cutting and spreading systems. They will also execute daily cutting plans and troubleshoot any issues that arise during production.