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Technical Supervisor

Arc'teryx· Manufacturing & Distribution Centre – ARC'One Manufacturing
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Full-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

Technical Supervisor responsible for validating manufacturability of new products, optimizing manufacturing processes for mass production, driving continuous improvement of production lines, and leading a skilled manufacturing team within ARC’TERYX’s New Westminster facility.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee sample production line in collaboration with key leaders and individual contributors.
  • Set and achieve all performance KPIs for sample production lines.
  • Work closely with Planning and Technical Development teams to determine sampling capacity, schedule samples, and ensure timely execution.
  • Align with the Quality team on brand and product quality expectations, ensuring samples meet required standards. Mentor and coach the production team to uphold quality and compliance standards.
  • Collaborate with Engineering team on size runs and mini-bulk sample production to validate new products and verify processes before launch.
  • Work with Technical developers to provide constructive feedback on Design for Manufacturing improvements.
  • Provide technical training to production teams, ensuring a smooth transition from sampling to mass production.
  • Foster and maintain a high performing workforce by developing, empowering employees and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for improvements in production flow, processes, techniques and methodologies that will improve and sustain long term success of the production lines and lead and empower your teams to execute the improvements.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve challenging production issues to ensure clear directions are provided to the production lines to keep delivery schedule.
  • Ensure production related data in internal systems are accurate and updated on time, providing clear visibility and interactive functions to enable accurate reporting and planning in relation to delivery, quality, planning and performance management.
  • Prepare and communicate production status updates to key internal and external collaborators on a regular basis (daily, weekly and monthly).
  • Support with other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Secondary education in Apparel Design/ Apparel production, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 8+ years of apparel manufacturing experience and 3+ years of experience in a leadership role.
  • Deep knowledge of garment construction, standards, and production methods.
  • Intermediate knowledge in pattern construction.
  • Good understanding of the product development process - from prototyping to bulk production.
  • Ability to set objectives, plan delivery, and align team on common objectives for optimal execution.
  • Proven track record in workforce planning and resource management across multiple production lines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to manage diverse interests and conflicting priorities.
  • Experience in change management including ability to manage diverse background, cultures and behaviors.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to mentor, lead and develop the team.
  • Experience with LEAN or modular manufacturing.
  • Strong experience with Quality process in manufacturing environment.
  • Proficient computer skills for day-to-day factory activities and cross-team collaboration.
  • Result-driven, proactive in identifying root causes and developing solutions.
  • Flexible and adaptable in ambiguity.
  • Ability to balance autonomy and collaboration.
  • Seeks best solutions with commitment to doing what is right.
  • Passion for work and outdoor lifestyle.

Benefits

  • - Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable. - Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore). - Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents. - Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).
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Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Arc'teryx

Outdoor Clothing, Technical Outerwear, & Accessories | Arc'teryx United States

Arc'teryx is a high performance outdoor equipment company known for leading innovations in climbing, skiing and alpine technologies

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