SOFT GOODS PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

JOB SUMMARY :

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

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, i.e. masking tape containers etc. 
• Research and purchase new equipment i.e., new sewing machines. 
• Requisition proper parts for production assemblies.
• Prepare Zero – Defect Program Report, Monthly. 
• Order and maintain floor stock. 
• Other duties as required. 

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

• Employee requires little supervision. Work is not regularly reviewed by a supervisor.
• Employee exercises broad discretion on matters of significance within functional areas.
• Employee advises others within the organization on matters within area of expertise.

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. 
• Oversees the work of others within department. Manages performance of staff and makes recommendations for hiring and firing.

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. 
• Position requires employee to utilize and understand simple formatting and use of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree. 
• 10 Years of experience.
• Manufacturing and sewing experience. 
• ​Specialized training or certification required.

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WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Physical Demands/Efforts

• Attention to small details.
• Manual dexterity to work with required materials when required. 

• Little or no physical exertion.

Mental & Visual Demands/Efforts

• Considerable mental concentration to effectively execute complex tasks.

• Work requires frequent visual effort for extended periods of time.

Work Environment and Hazards

• Some exposure to heat, dust or other factors of minor inconvenience.
• Infrequent exposure to hazards that require the exercise of caution with little likelihood of injury.