Soft Good Production Supervisor

Responsibilities:

* Assigns work to department personnel to attain department objectives using knowledge of production processes, company policies, production schedules, work orders, equipment capacity and employee capabilities.

* Readily perceives and effectively responds to schedules and product flows essential to supervising highly productive, cost-effective, quality-oriented manufacturing operations.

* Establishes and controls procedures to meet production schedules.

* Recommends and initiates improvements to production processes, to increase manufacturing efficiency.

* Monitors and controls established procedures to ensure compliance with quality standards.

* Establishes and monitors cost control systems.

* Responsible for compliance with safety and housekeeping requirements.

* Provides training, support, direction, and guidance to department personnel to continually develop their work habits, job skills and safety practices.

* Evaluates employee performance and accountability.

* Provides objective feedback for continued employee growth.

* Recommends and/or administers personnel actions in accordance with company policies and procedures.

* Set department goals and develop an outline for achievement.

* May be exposed to excessive noise, welding gases and fumes, and varying weather conditions.

* To work overtime as requested.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, production management, mechanical engineering, etc. preferred.

* 10 Years Production Experience with 2 years minimum supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

* Computer literate with experience using e-mail and word processing applications (Microsoft Office).

* Ability to learn and understand software and complete work orders pertaining to soft goods (material and foam) operations, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Demonstrates ability to supervise diverse work groups in a team environment using effective listening, coaching, training, investigative and problem-solving skills, ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment and effective time management in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.

* Ability to understand and apply workplace safety procedures.

* Practical knowledge of sewing and foam, manufacturing processes and equipment required.

* Ability to manipulate tools and assembly components involving fine and gross motor skills sufficient to demonstrate welding job tasks.

* Ability to read and interpret blueprints for fabrication processes.

* Ability to lift 40 pounds.

* Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb.