Apparel Supervisor I (1647)

GOODWILL SOUTH FLORIDA•Miami, FL

6d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Apparel Supervisor Level I supervises and coordinates the activities of sewing machine operators assembling articles. This position carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Six months of related experience and/or training.
Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems promptly, develops alternative solutions, and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Communication and customer services - Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Spanish/ French-Creole is a plus, but not required. Use terminology that is appropriate to the intended audience. Edits written work for spelling and grammar. Speaks clearly so others can understand. Demonstrates listening to and understanding information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences, and getting clarification.
Mathematic Skills - Applying basic arithmetic calculations, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Presents numerical data effectively.
Ethics - Maintains high standards of ethical conduct, exhibits honesty and integrity, and refrains from theft-related, dishonest, or unethical behavior. Works with integrity and maintains confidentiality. Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritize work activities, use time efficiently, and develop realistic action plans.
Job Commitment - Accepts responsibility and demonstrates responsible behavior, initiative, and tenacity; Works with minimal supervision and is dependable.
Professionalism - Follows all corporate policies and procedures, including occupational safety and health policies and procedures, and responds to management directions. Maintain a professional demeanor with participants, staff, and other professionals. Project a positive image of Goodwill. Reacts well under pressure and accepts responsibility for own actions. Follows through on commitments.
Work Quality - Demonstrates accuracy, completeness, and neatness. Look for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity of work - Produces the work assigned by the manager efficiently and timely.
Attendance/Punctuality - Report to work as scheduled and on time and remain on the job throughout regular work hours. Notify supervisor of lateness, absence, or if an urgent reason for leaving work arises. Commit to long hours for work when necessary to reach goals; Complete tasks on time or notify supervisor of an alternate plan.
Teamwork - Works and interacts with others to accomplish overall group goals; solicits feedback to maximize results.
Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; Report any safety deficiency to the immediate supervisor. Uses equipment and materials properly. Knows what “Material Safety Data Sheets” are and where they are kept.
Personal Characteristics—Dress in appropriate business attire. Conduct yourself professionally. Take initiative. Be dependable and accurate, and take pride in your work.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Analytical - Can understand diverse information; collect and research data; use intuition and experience to complement data; help design workflows and procedures.
Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost-saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
Detail-Oriented – Must be an organized professional with an excellent eye for detail.
Diversity—Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Judgment—Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others. Must be highly reliable and able to carry out tasks autonomously and collaboratively.
Motivation – Self-motivated and a self-starter. Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against the standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. Persistent and results-oriented.
Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands the organization's strengths and weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of introductory algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands - The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for a long time. The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Able to work in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Spanish/ French-Creole is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Ensures that daily production quotas are met.
Ensures that quality products are produced.
Completes documentation and reports as outlined in the quality assurance plan. This includes attendance, payroll, and production reports.
Reports production and mechanical issues to the Supervisor.
Attends training meetings as assigned.
Meets the 3-hour per year requirement of training/staff development.
Utilizes a teamwork approach for all projects.
Supports ISO-9000 and Quality Management Systems requirements.
Promote vision, value, culture, and commitment to excellent customer service to all customers and stakeholders.
Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
Assists with training people with or without disabilities as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Directly supervises workers/participants in the Apparel Department.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.