Marking & Quality Specialist (Finance)
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Cincinnati Office - Cincinnati, OH
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$57000.00 - $67000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Design
Description
Marking & Quality Specialist
Company Background:
Fechheimer was founded in 1842 and is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies. Fechheimer Brothers Company is the premier uniform manufacturer servicing the military, federal, state, and local public safety service markets. Our uniforms represent the honor, respect, and pride reflective in public safety today and at Fechheimer we take pride in serving those who serve us.
Our goal is to bring to market premier products and programs through our two brands; Flying Cross® and Vertx® to continue our tradition of providing superior products & service through innovation and technology that continually meets and exceeds our customers' expectations.
At Fechheimer, not only do we pride ourselves on our products and programs but on our company culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a fun and relaxed work environment, and the opportunity for continued growth and learning.
Benefits Offered:
- Competitive Pay
- Vacation, Sick, and Personal Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- FSA and HSA Accounts
- Long and Short-Term Disability
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
Pay:$57,000 to $67,000/year
Position Summary:
The Marking and Quality Specialist is a dual-focused role responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards in apparel production while also managing efficient marker planning and material usage. This position serves as a key liaison between Production and Product Development, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term process improvements. The role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong technical skills in garment construction, fabric utilization, and digital marker making.
Responsibilities:
In this role you will be required to...
Quality Control
- Inspect and audit garments at various production stages to ensure compliance with company standards, design specifications, and customer expectations.
- Evaluate fabric quality, stitching, measurements, color consistency, and overall construction.
- Identify and document defects, communicate findings with production teams and track corrective actions.
- Partner with Production and Product Development teams to resolve manufacturing issues and implement continuous improvements.
- Act as a liaison between Production and Product Development to ensure seamless communication and alignment of product standards.
- Prepare detailed reports and summaries of quality audits and recommend process enhancements.
- Plan and produce efficient markers for all required "roll goods," ensuring optimal material utilization and contractor needs.
- Generate marker files, cutter files, plot files, and required paperwork for domestic and international facilities.
- Review and update pattern files to align with production requests and specification sheets.
- Verify accuracy of AccuMark Models, Yield Lion AccuMark Variables, and other marker data by style and specification.
- Maintain detailed reports of marker planning, fabric usage, and yields.
- Collaborate with production scheduling teams to meet timelines and contractor requirements.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Apparel/Textiles, Fashion Technology, or related field preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in apparel quality control, marker making, or a related production role.
- Proficient in Gerber AccuMark or CAD software required.
- Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabric properties, and apparel manufacturing processes.
- Excellent attention to detail with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional teams and external vendors.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% to production facilities and contractors.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Team player and able to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure deadlines are met.
- 5+ Years of Pattern making experience.
- 3-5 Years of experience in Gerber Acamar System.
Physical Requirements:
- Positional: Driving in accordance with job duties assigned. Frequent standing and walking. Constant sitting.
- Gross Mobility: Rare climbing, or crawling. Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Frequent to constant reaching and handling.
- Sensory: Rare tasting/smelling. Frequent use of color vision. Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent use of near and midrange visual acuity, and visual accommodation. Frequent to constant talking.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
