Manager -Textile and Tailoring

Job Purpose:

The Supervisor will oversee daily production functions of textile and tailoring unit of men’s traditional wear/suits to ensure premium quality, cultural authenticity, operational excellence, and efficient team management. The role requires expertise in textiles, tailoring, workflow supervision, fit + finish standards, and craftsmanship.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team & Operations

• Supervise and manage tailors, cutters, and production support staff
• Plan and monitor daily output, tailoring schedules, production timelines, attendance, and task delivery
• Ensure smooth workflow between cutting, stitching, finishing, pressing, and quality control
• Assign and monitor tasks on production floor and mentor junior staff
• Maintain discipline and performance standards while preserving cultural craftsmanship

2. Textile & Material Expertise

• Oversee selection and usage of fabrics
• Manager procurement team on fabric quality, texture, durability, fall, and cultural suitability
• Monitor fabric waste control, material cutting efficiency, and resource optimization

3. Tailoring & Technical Supervision

• Oversee measurements and fitting for ensuring fit standards
• Ensure master cutting aligns to approved patterns, collar shapes, sleeve styling, cuff finish, and stitching standards
• Review size accuracy, stitching precision, seam alignment, neckline, shoulder fit, and hem finish
• Monitor garment alterations, fit correction cycles, and delivery timelines
• Ensure final finish aligns to Emirati aesthetics (symmetry, shine, crispness, embroidery minimalism if applied)

4. Quality Standards & Compliance

• Maintain high levels of quality and approve garments before packaging or delivery
• Ensure maintained standards on Fit + fall consistency, Cultural aesthetics, Clean stitch lines, Proper seam reinforcement, Material finish and thread color alignment
• Reject or rework garments that do not meet quality expectations
• Conduct QC audits of tailor and cutter work

5. Stakeholder & Customer Coordination

• Work with sales teams and client service teams to ensure accurate order delivery
• Maintain strong relationships with fabric suppliers, service partners, and internal departments
• Ensure customer expectations are met for texture, comfort, design conformity, and fit standards
• Coordinate high-priority orders based on vertical deadlines

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain production logs, size charts, order registers, and tailor performance records
• Provide weekly or monthly reports
• Report any team or process bottlenecks

Required Qualifications

Diploma or training in tailoring, textiles, garment production, or fashion verticals (textile-specific preferred)
Minimum 2+ years in apparel supervision, cutting, or traditional garment production (Emirati wear experience preferred)
Strong cutter + tailoring pattern understanding
Knowledge of fabric types for Middle Eastern traditional attire
Good Communication Skills

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary expectation in AED?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)