If you wish to pursue a career in the knitwear design and manufacturing business, HKS has the following vacancies open for application:

SENIOR SALES & MERCHANDISER

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

  • Liaise with customers, factories and suppliers on various stage from samples development, bulk orders processing to shipments
  • Close follow-up of sample and production orders to ensure meeting customer’s requirements, quality standards and on-time deliveries, and therefore make frequent contact with and trips to factories
  • Engage in sales activities such as price quotations and negotiations, and offer appropriate products to customers to drive growth
  • Build up and maintain customers relations, and enhance customers satisfaction
  • Develop training / communication materials/programs and provide training to junior members
  • Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Diploma or Degree holder in Textile and Clothing or related disciplines is preferred
  • 5 years or above solid experience in sweater manufacturing / merchandising is required
  • Ability to multi-task and follow-through in a fast-paced environment and maintain positive attitude at all times
  • Self-motivated, proactive, initiative, attentive to details, with strong problem solving and communication skills
  • Good command of spoken and written in English and Chinese (both Cantonese and Putonghua)
  • Proficiency in MS Office Application and Chinese word processing
  • Immediately available is highly preferred
PRODUCT DEVELOPER

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

  • To support Product Development team routine duties (trend/market research, create spec, trial swatches, CAD artwork, APEX presentation, sample problem solving and follow up, daily communication with sample factory)
  • To support clients’ request independently (meeting presentations, CAD/APEX requests, photo packs, sample research)
  • To assist in development of swatches and samples
  • To assist in showroom and presentation settings
  • To source trims and accessories
  • Travel to China factory when needed

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Diploma or above in Fashion Design, Textile and Clothing, Knitwear Design or related disciplines
  • Over 5 years' sweater design and development working experience
  • Good command of spoken and written in English and Chinese (both Cantonese and Putonghua)
  • Familiar with design software/programme: APEX (2D/3D), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, Canva
  • Knowledge in yarn and knitting techniques
  • Good fashion / colour sense, with good presentation and management skills
  • Proactive, attentive to details, good time management, strong problem-solving skills, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Immediately available is highly preferred
PRODUCTION MANAGER

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Production & Capacity Management

  • Lead production planning and execution across multiple manufacturing facilities
  • Monitor production schedules, capacity utilization, and order fulfillment to ensure on-time delivery
  • Coordinate closely with Sales & Merchandising, QA/QC, and Factory Management teams to achieve production targets
  • Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and operational issues

Manufacturing Operations

  • Oversee the complete sweater manufacturing process and shipment readiness
  • Ensure effective utilization of manpower, machinery, and resources
  • Drive productivity improvements and operational efficiencies across all factories

Quality & Delivery Management

  • Ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards
  • Work with QA/QC teams to reduce defects and implement corrective actions
  • Monitor factory performance to ensure timely shipment and customer satisfaction

Cost Control & Continuous Improvement

  • Analyze production costs, efficiency, and wastage
  • Implement Lean Manufacturing and productivity improvement initiatives
  • Drive continuous improvement programs to enhance operational performance and profitability

Factory & Vendor Management

  • Build strong working relationships with factory management teams and key stakeholders
  • Conduct regular factory visits to monitor production status and provide operational support
  • Evaluate factory performance on quality, delivery, and productivity metrics

 

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

  • Degree in Textile Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline

Experience

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in sweater/knitwear manufacturing
  • At least 5 years in a managerial role overseeing production operations
  • Proven experience managing or working closely with manufacturing facilities in China, Bangladesh, and/or Cambodia
  • Solid understanding of sweater production processes and knitwear technology

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Flat knitting machines (Stoll, Shima Seiki, etc.)
    • Yarn and knitwear production processes
    • Production planning and capacity management
    • Industrial Engineering (IE)
    • Lean Manufacturing
    • Quality assurance and garment production standards
  • Familiarity with ERP and production management systems

Personal Attributes

  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
  • Highly organized, proactive, and results-oriented
  • Able to work effectively in a fast-paced and multicultural environment
  • Willing to travel frequently to China and overseas production facilities

Language & Computer Skills

  • Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese & Putonghua)
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications and Chinese word processing

Interested parties please send full resume with expected salary and availability by email to recruit@hksales.com.hk.