Cutting Room Manager – Knit Apparel

Royal Apparel•Town of Smithtown, NY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in large-scale or vertically integrated apparel operations
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement background

Responsibilities

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