Soft Good Production Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY :

The Soft Goods Production Supervisor is responsible for directly supervising and leading direct reports, while achieving quality and production objectives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Human Resources to recruit, interview and hire new employees
• Performance reviews and reviews for compensation increases
• Approve timecards for all direct reports
• Establish and maintain departmental emergency evacuation plan
• Maintain employee training logs

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the essential duties required:

• Supervise stitchers, sonic sealers, link–net fabricators, cutters, and sewing machine mechanics.
• Train and instruct new hires on all required procedures
• Manages aspects of the day-to-day operations of the soft goods production department.
• Plans and establishes work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity.
• Address any equipment breakdowns or concerns, purchase parts, contact appropriate departments for assistance
• Maintain and order production floor, stock items used for fabrication (ie masking tape containers etc.)
• Research and purchase new equipment (ie new sewing machines)
• Requisition proper parts for production assemblies
• Prepare Zero–Defect Program Report on a monthly basis
• Order and maintain floor stock
• Other duties as required

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Well versed in the U.S. measuring system, especially fractions of an inch.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Leadership skills.
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10 Years of experience
• Manufacturing and sewing experience.