ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises directs and controls assigned department operations within the required framework of schedules, cost control and quality standards.
• Lead by example, treat all employees with respect, and demonstrate excellent communication/facilitation skills
• Conduct “Toolbox” training sessions.
• Develop and maintain a team-based performance culture that strives to achieve daily Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost/ Productivity goals.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen, 5S, visual management, standard work, error proofing, one-piece flow, Kanban, and Total Productive Maintenance.
• Maintain a safe environment for operators where safety rules are followed, and injuries are minimized.
• Maintain a “zero defects” quality culture where operators understand their responsibility to produce a quality product; ensure operators stop and fix defects when identified; implement root cause solutions to prevent recurring defects
• Achieve daily production output goals by following the schedule, managing labor, and solving problems/issues that may develop that limit output.
• Responsible for personnel staffing needs to ensure that work is produced in a prescribed time frame in accordance with company standards.
• Encourage and manage cross-training team members. Maintain training matrix for all employees.
• Execution of cycle counts to maintain and improve inventory accuracy, and order materials for production as needed.
• Assist in the training, development, motivation, disciplinary action, and discharge of employees.
• Coordinate activities with all production support departments so that a smooth flow continues in the manufacturing process.
• Keep attendance records and training records on each employee.
• Ensure your team complies with all company policies (i.e., attendance, safety, security, housekeeping, etc.)
• Provide constructive feedback to employees to improve performance and address infractions in a professional and timely manner; document and maintain employee personnel documentation as needed
• Partner with operators, peers, and teams to provide training, and coaching and to solve problems
• Identify improvement opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost/ productivity/ labor performance.
• Account for all payroll and labor charges on the production management system.
• Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a liaison between employees and Human Resources with regard to personnel issues,
• benefits, payroll, and incentives.
• Work in the production area when time allows or when necessary to get work done on schedule.
• Prepare Performance Appraisals.

AUTHORI1Y:

All personnel are responsible for quality and therefore have the authority to stop production, if necessary to correct quality problems.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Read, write and speak English.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of sewing machines and other equipment in the department.
• Computer literate.
• Proven ability to work with and direct employees in order to provide proper leadership.
• Bilingual, Spanish/English, a plus.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

3 to 4 years prior experience in a sewing operation.

Experience as a lead person or previous supervisory experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have 20/20 vision or corrected to 20/20.

Must be able to perceive colors and shades of colors. Must be able to lift 30 – 50 pounds unassisted.

Must be able to stand, walk or sit for entire shift. Must be able to work in moderate noise levels.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Must be able to bend, reach, twist, stoop, squat and grasp with hands.

We are a drug-free workplace.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.