Garment Production Lead

POSITION SUMMARY:
This role is pivotal in supporting our US Warfighters and The AbilityOne program, Contributing to ReadyOne Industries Mission. Aid Sewing Supervisors to achieve the objectives of the Production Line for a safe, timely and cost-efficient production of first quality product. Must have ability to sew four or more operations in his/her area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop and implement strategies that ensure operational activities align with ReadyOne's cultural behaviors of accountability, diversity, honesty, collaboration, empathy, innovation, passion, and effective communication.

- Adhere to and execute company policies and procedures while driving continuous improvement across all operational processes.

- Participate and follow the mandatory Total Quality Management system – QMS schedules.

- Assure attendance to the mandatory ROI Training and Development curriculum.

- Assures understanding and participation in the Performance Management process.

- Support Sewing Supervisor in balancing and controlling production lines to achieve the objectives of the organization.

- Responsible for operating key line equipment during times of manpower shortage, absenteeism, and sickness.

- Absorb workloads of various sewing operations and sewing quantities. Sewing assignments may be short term or long term in nature.

- Produce at a minimum of 80% on 2 of 4 key operations or 60% on 3 of 4 key operations (Class III)

- Responsible for maintaining and updating all training initiatives and employee records

- Maintain employee relations that motivate and reward all employees to support and achieve the business goals.

- Communicate to Sewing Supervisor any environment and employee issues affecting the workplace.

- Participate and support safety programs to promote and encourage a safe work environment.

- Partner with appropriate individuals to resolve issues related to production and quality to achieve goals.

- Develop effective working relationships with all levels of the organization.

- Assist in the supervision of employees in production lines.

- May carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

- Education: High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

- Experience: Two years work experience in sewing or other industry.

- Specific Skills: Must be able to follow verbal or written instructions. Bilingual: English/Spanish with leadership skills. Have the ability to proficiently operate tacking equipment and automatic equipment (set pockets, welt pockets, set hook/loop, snap fastening etc.).  Candidate must have relevant experience with three and four thread serge equipment and safety-stitch machinery.

- Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: None required.

- Other Skills and Abilities: Good mechanical aptitude to be able to make machine adjustments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

- Must be able to lift/move up to 45 pounds.

- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, death perception, and ability to adjust focus.

- Must be able to sit/stand for longer than eight hours of time.

- Frequently sits bends, kneels, twist and turn and reaches out with hands/arms.

- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

- Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

- Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.

- May be exposed to loud manufacturing work environment.