Marker Maker

Marker Maker

 

Reports To: Material Utilization & Marker Supervisor

Direct Reports: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-exempt (Eligible for OT)

Employment Type: Full time

Position Overview: To edit and create marker files in the Pre-Production department for optimum material utilization while minimizing the time required in production.  Also, to assist the Pre-Production Manager in scheduling, documentation, and pattern management.  Cross-trained in various functions in the department to assist with fostering a team-work environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Accumark marker making and management (includes the following):
  • The goal is to arrange the patterns associated to the marker in such a manner to achieve between 88% material utilization while minimizing the amount of time required to cut the marker.  88% should be achieved by editing existing markers, combining sizes and increasing the quantity in the marker.
  • Clear and accurate storage of marker files in the Excel file and Accumark.  This will be extremely important for tracking material utilization, linking item numbers to files, and controlling the accuracy of the markers produced.

• Pulling and grouping shop orders for marker preparation based on priority (late orders, areas low on work, etc.)

• Organization and cleanliness of Pre-Production office and computer files/storage

• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Non-Essential Job Functions: Other responsibilities not required to successfully do job

• Preparing Shop orders and Markers – Verify the accuracy of the shop order instructions with that of the information on the Accumark Item Reference Sheet.  Provide any additional information such as the “promise” and “cut-by” dates, additional work instruction information, customer notes, and any corrections that need to be made.  Markers should contain the material information, number of layers to be spread, the item number (if more than one per job card), bar code, and any additional pertinent information.

• Administration – Relates to the management and organization of the flow and storage of production related information (i.e shop orders, etc.).  Maintain a date of two weeks in advance of the request date at a minimum for prepared markers and shop orders. Additional activities include:

• Preparing markers/shop orders for stock items and stock parts as deemed necessary through customer demand
  
  

Training: Needs identified at time of hire based on specific candidate considered; will also be provided on the job.

Qualifications:

Education & Certifications: High school diploma or GED required; undergraduate college degree preferred.

Experience: 1 year of experience in marker making or production setting preferred; will consider prior experience in other related areas of additional skills are present.

Tiered job titles and advancement requirements within this role include the following:

• Marker maker

• Entry level position

• Learning the basic marker maker skill in the first 90 days to be able to scan out markers for the easier items. 
  
  

• Marker Maker Specialist

• 1 year experience in Marker Making
• Complete the average required daily marker count of 70
• Know how to read marker and material sheet
• Know how to use TCM for needed information – for combination finding shop order
• Managing workflow by date (being ahead by 2 weeks of the due date)
• Making re-cuts as needed
• Checking markers made by coworkers
• Checking overcut list using up overcuts for open shop orders
• Knowing Cancellation and Promise request
  
  

• Senior Marker Maker

• 3 years’ experience in Marker Making
• Complete average 80 markers a day, and an average MU of 88%
• Can handle Cancellation and Promise Request
• Making markers and re-cuts for HQ and Arkansas as needed
• Comfortable working on markers for every garment other than gloves
• Checking markers made by coworkers
• Help train new hires
• Use combination markers independently
• Identify orders that need private labels
  
  

• Lead Marker Maker

• 5 years’ experience in Marker Making
• Make an average of 80 markers per day
• Comfortable working on any items including gloves
• Providing markers and recuts for HQ and Arkansas
• Checking markers made by coworkers
• Planning managing workflow by: 

• Need (workstation team)
• Request (promise)
  
  

Key Competencies: Achievement orientation, teamwork, cooperation, analytical thinking, initiative

Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand or sit for duration of workday.

Working Conditions: Temperature-controlled office environment.

EEO Statement: National Safety Apparel provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected group status as defined by law.


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