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JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Director, Manufacturing Operations – Central America Department:

Manufacturing

Reports To:

VP Manufacturing

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Oversee management of all areas of Manufacturing in Central America to produce products and direct activities so that approved products are manufactured on-schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •

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Implement the manufacturing plan and procedures to ensure that high standards of quality are maintained while production schedules from all Central America manufacturing operations are met. Assist staff members in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs and objectives. Responsible for material utilization, transportation for raw materials and finished goods, Customs documentation, and vendor pricing and compliance. Develop and maintain all operating and capital budgets. Expand production capacity as necessary. Explore, develop, and implant new sources as required. Establish and maintain relationships with local authorities, as necessary, to ensure regulatory compliance. Formulate and recommend manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation. Assume broader and more global responsibility for contract manufacturing and raw material sourcing. Direct and monitor department managers to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures. Act as liaison between department management/subordinate levels, as well as, executive/department manager levels to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes and results. Manage and develop key staff, taking corrective action as necessary.

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Identify, recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data. Direct the establishment, implementation and maintenance of production standards. Direct and coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.). Initiate and coordinate major projects, (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.). Work effectively and relate well with others. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others, working to maintain constructive working relationships. Keep current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance. Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required.

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BA/BS in industrial, mechanical or business administration, or a 4-year technical degree in related discipline. 15 – 20 years experience in manufacturing management, preferably in a process-oriented operations and/or related industry. A minimum of 5-years experience managing a significant segment of a large manufacturer or the entire operation of a smaller manufacturer. 5 or more years of first hand apparel manufacturing in Central America is necessary Computer proficient with ability to present functional specifications to the MIS Department. Experience with the development of contract manufacturing sources in central America as well as other global sources. Experience working with manufacturing based technology, processes and principles is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is desired. Proven administration, budgeting, organizational, and performance skills are required.

This position reports to the VP of Manufacturing and has peers who include Directors of Quality, Sourcing, Domestic Value Added, Finished Goods Distribution, Engineering, and Maintenance. Consideration will be given to candidates who possess the managerial and intellectual capacity and capability to progress to a

much broader managerial role in the future. Such candidates need to possess strong entrepreneurial characteristics. COMPENSATION and RELOCATION Base Salary and Bonus = $115,000 to $150,000 depending on salary history and experience. Temporary lodging, mover’s fee, and lump sum discretionary payment. CONTACT: Andy Austin 800-238-7513 x1214 Resumes w/salary history vial email only to [email protected] We encourage third parties to submit Qualified Female and Minority Candidates. Director, Healthcare Apparel Designer and Merchandising. 7.17.07 Landau Uniforms, a leader in healthcare apparel currently has need for a Director, Healthcare Design and Merchandising, who is responsible for the creation of fashionable looks and body styles for Landau Uniforms core product line encompassing their well established Healthcare apparel. For more product information please visit our websites at: www.Landau.com. And www.urbanescrubs.com This person oversees the designs, fabric, construction, body styles, merchandising, fittings, wear tests and consumer feedback, benchmarks competition multiple lines for pricing and design, and coordinates garment specifications/documentation for PDM. Experience with RTW, Mrs., Junior and Missy’s coupled with the use of rigid fabric is essential.. The position oversees four direct reports and will work closely with counter part in the Corporate Identity Apparel Division, as well as the VP Healthcare Marketing and Sales department. Position Requirements: A Bachelors degree in Fashion Design and Merchandising and ten (15) or more years experience in garment development as described above. Critical Competencies for this position are: Computer skills, organizational skills (detail oriented), color sense, and creative ability. Proven organizational, performance management, and budgeting skills are paramount. In addition, candidates should have experience to include knowledge of: Spreadsheet and word processing, PhotoShop Illustrator, elementary CAD applications, working knowledge of textiles and garment design.

Landau Uniform is locate near Memphis TN, and offers a very competitive compensation, medical and benefits program including 401(k) and profit sharing. Please email a resume, cover letter, salary history, and electronic portfolio to Director, Human Resources, Landau Uniform, at [email protected] Relocation assistance is available for this position. Landau Uniforms is an AA/EOE Employer M/F/H/V. Thanks Andy Austin Director, Human Resources Landau Uniforms 8410 West Sandidge Road Olive Branch, MS 38654 800-238-7513 x1214

Title: – Technical Design

Manager, Product Development

Reports to:

VP Manufacturing

Direct Reports: • Pattern Makers – 2 • Cutting Department - 1 • CAD Operators - 2 • Sample Sewers – 10 Dotted Line Relationships: • Apparel Design (Creative) • Off shore production • Engineering – costing

• Purchasing – material sourcing • Production Planning and Scheduling Responsibility: • Cut planning/allocation and marker making ensuring that the needs of the plants are met. • Working from stylist designers designs, develop patterns and samples. • Mark, grade, garment costing • Provide Yardage Information for garment costing • Manage sample sewers Specifically: Patterns: Provide guidance to staff on projects in the areas of , fittings, Grades, and Speck sheets; working with designer to make patterns for new concepts; ensuring that all adopted styles are sent to ‘costing’ with all appropriate information; sends all test cuts to the plants and checks on quality and returns ‘sews’ to plant as necessary; ensures that the PDM work in interred thru the dept. in a timely manner

Page Two Manager, Product Development – Technical Design Cutting: Makes sure that the cuts from scheduling meet delivery dates (without regard to the cutting facilities location) and that all samples are sewn in a timely fashion; ensure that all photo and special samples are completed; check all inbound samples when received. Sample Department: Develop sample sewing schedule with supervisor and scheduling department; work on construction with new styles and developments; coordinate with engineering on new attachments for new styles; ensure that all healthcare and ID department requirements are serviced effectively. Experience: • BSBA and 20 – 25 yrs experience • In depth knowledge of rigid fabric and knit design and manufacturing • Strong detail orientation • Ability to manage multiple projects and deal effectively with changing priorities. • Proven budget and performance management skills. • Well developed interpersonal and communication skills • Technical skills with PDM, MS Office, AS400. • Gerber (or similar) computerized marking system • Gerber CAD/CAM • AccuNest Automatic Marker making • Nester Automatic Marker Making • Gerber Ulta-Planner.