Senior Multi-Head Embroidery Machine Operator at MB Embroidery

Company Overview

MB Embroidery is a leading commercial embroidery production facility based in London specializing in highquality highvolume embroidery. We use multihead Happy Japan embroidery machines to deliver precisionstitched designs for a variety of industries. As part of our growing team we are seeking an experienced Senior MultiHead Embroidery Machine Operator to oversee production maintain quality standards and lead a team of operators.

Job Summary

As a Senior MultiHead Embroidery Machine Operator at MB Embroidery you will be responsible for setting up operating and maintaining multihead Happy Japan embroidery machines (6 8 12 heads). You will oversee production schedules ensure quality control and train junior operators. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in a fastpaced highoutput environment and has a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

Machine Setup & Calibration:

• Configure multihead Happy Japan embroidery machines with the correct thread colours needle types and tension settings.
• Ensure uniform calibration across all heads and troubleshoot complex embroidery issues.

Production Oversight & Quality Control:

• Oversee daily production schedules in coordination with the production manager.
• Inspect finished embroidered products to ensure accuracy (stitch density colour matching and alignment).
• Monitor production efficiency including thread break frequency and output per hour ensuring targets are met.

Team Leadership & Training:

• Train and mentor junior machine operators on machine setup speed optimization and maintenance best practices.
• Conduct regular team briefings on production targets machine maintenance and safety protocols.

Machine Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

• Perform routine cleaning lubrication and minor mechanical repairs on embroidery machines.
• Identify and troubleshoot recurring mechanical or softwarerelated embroidery issues to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with service technicians for complex machine repairs.

Process Improvement & Reporting:

• Recommend workflow improvements including machine settings and materials usage to enhance efficiency.
• Maintain logs of machine performance production outputs and maintenance records.

Essential Criteria

Experience & Expertise:

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating multihead Happy Japan embroidery machines with at least 2 years in a supervisory or senior role.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed production targets in a highvolume embroidery environment.
• Experience leading and managing a team of embroidery operators.

Technical & Mechanical Skills:

• Expertise in thread tensioning needle selection hooping techniques and design registration.
• Strong working knowledge of Happy Japan commercial embroidery machines maintenance and advanced embroidery techniques.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve machine issues such as thread breaks design misalignments and tension irregularities.

Leadership & Communication:

• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fastpaced production setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with management and team members.

Attention to Detail & Quality Focus:

• Strong focus on stitch consistency colour accuracy and minimal material wastage.
• Commitment to upholding strict quality control measures.

Desirable Criteria

Digitizing Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of embroidery digitizing software (e.g. Wilcom Pulse) for minor onmachine adjustments.

Process Improvement Methods:

• Background in Lean manufacturing or similar process improvement methodologies.

Production Management Skills:

• Experience with production scheduling and inventory management for threads backings and other embroidery consumables.

Salary & Benefits

• Annual Salary: 29000.
• Opportunity to work in a wellestablished embroidery production facility with stateoftheart equipment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities within the embroidery industry.

Right to Work Requirement

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role; however candidates currently residing in the UK on an eligible visa may be considered for a visa switch.