What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cutting Room Manager – Knit Apparel position at Royal Apparel?
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)
Qualifications
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
- 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
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
- Experience in large-scale or vertically integrated apparel operations
- Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement background