Industrial Seamstress Department Lead

Hours from 6:50 am to 3:10 pm.

• Perform sewing, assembly and other similar operations in a safe and efficient manner.
• Prepare the machine by changing needles, thread and bobbin and oiling as needed.
• Sew materials by guiding material under machine needle.
• Perform the various hand tasks necessary to sew products as well as repair defective products.
• Perform counting and inspecting of the product during the sewing process.
• Conduct end of month inventory.
• Meet or exceed monthly productivity goals for the position as well as contribute significantly to department goals.
• Maintain work areas and tooling in neat and orderly condition.
• Maintain all required records.
• Demonstrate the ability to repeat a sewing process as instructed by a trainer or supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with company policy, safety and good housekeeping practices.
• Lead by example, treat all employees with respect, and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• As needed, oversee staff to produce products; organize and monitor workflow.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• High School diploma required
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• 2 years of sewing experience
• Knowledge of materials, inventory and scheduling functions
• Advanced Computer skills including ability to use ERP software
• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment sewing test
• Knowledge of the sewing process and ability to visually inspect product and identify defects that the process could have made.
• Ability to work overtime as requested.
• Willingness to adapt to evolving job responsibilities and expand scope of experience as the company grows.