Job Overview

TVS are working as part of Team Leidos, which is a team of defence and logistics specialists supporting a major contract providing an end to end supply chain service delivering commodity and inventory savings to the UK Ministry of Defence.

 

We are now recruiting for a Clothing Technical Manager at the Team Leidos offices at Emersons Green in Bristol as part of a vibrant and dynamic team, committed to transforming the way the MOD works. This critical role requires expertise in garment manufacture and quality assurance, with a strong focus on delivering durable, high-performing workwear solutions for a demanding

Job Responsibilities

• Working within a team to deliver customer requirements of workwear items including, but not limited to, uniforms, sleeping systems and socks.
• Ensuring all workwear items within your range adhere to the specification and are compliant to the customer’s requirements and any relevant legislation.
• Provide customer facing and industry facing support and guidance with regards to clothing items in your area.
• Ensuring all items within your area are managed through life, maintaining critical path information and including Acquisition Safety Management and Product Quality Control
• Undertake the processing of the technical data relating to the clothing workwear items within your range including patterns, samples, manufacturing, and test reports and product certification
• Maintain technical product details within the in-house database Msys.PDM.
• Ensure the management of your items through the Supply Chain Process & Tender Process
• Assist in managing Research and Development and product trials for Defence Clothing.
• Assist in management of (receipt, storage, retrieval and maintenance) of patterns and samples held.
• Visit suppliers and relevant industry meeting and exhibitions to maintain and enhance Workwear clothing product knowledge
• Ensure all and any reported defective items within your area are seen through to resolution.

 

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience in garment or textile management, preferably in technical workwear or defence-related products.
• Strong understanding of technical fabrics, garment construction, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex supply chains and supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in CAD or other design software is advantageous.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and regulatory requirements is a strong advantage.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Computer literate – experienced in using databases and spreadsheets
• This role will include UK & overseas travel

 

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in textiles, garment technology, or a related field.
• Certification in quality management is advantageous