Manufacturing Floor Lead

Responsibilities:

• Lead & enforce processes in Sewing and Quality Control departments to deliver apparel product on time and at highest standard of quality
• Regularly review associate work for quality/accuracy; provide feedback to associates as necessary. Report out performance issues to leadership.
• Track and report daily productivity totals.
• Work closely with leadership to determine priorities for departments, enact those priorities for each team
• May be required to fill in roles as needed for absences to ensure productivity
• Support machine maintenance (sewing machines, trimming machines, automatic bagger); work closely with our mechanic to prioritize machine repairs. Have a back up plan for when machines are inoperable
• Communicate with other department leads on production flow and processes.
• Assist with performing cycle counts for product and supply audits as needed.
• Meet Safety, Quality, Productivity, Behavior and Attendance Expectations.
• Operate computerized scanning equipment and working knowledge of the following: Google Suite, Email, Slack
• Ensure production and post-production floors are stocked with supplies
• Equipment; Auto Folding Table / Auto Poly Bagger, Pallet Jack, Computer, UPC Scanning Equipment / Zebra Label Printer, automatic trimming machine, basic knowledge of sewing machine operations
• Voluntary overtime as needed. 
• Maintain a clean working area.
• Work in a safety sensitive environment.
• 5+ years of apparel/textile manufacturing experience required.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•  Adaptability:  Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands. Must be able to perform job functions with limited supervision. 
• Organization skills: 5s standards; 1) Sort 2) Set In Order 3) Shine 4) Standardize 5) Sustain
• Dependability: Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Language:  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedures manuals in English or Spanish.  Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in written form effectively with other employees. 
• Mathematical:  Ability to do simple math, such as add, subtract, multiply, and divide. 
• Planning and Organizing:  Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
• Problem Solving:  Ability to solve practical problems and interpret and resolve problem issues using a variety of instructions or guides furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

Physical Demands:

• Working by standing, reaching, bending. occasional lifting (max. 50lbs) and walking

Work Environment:

• Work in factory setting.