Garment Production Lead

ReadyOne•El Paso, TX

1d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

This role is pivotal in supporting our US Warfighters and The AbilityOne program, contributing to ReadyOne Industries' Mission. The Garment Production Lead will aid Sewing Supervisors to achieve the objectives of the Production Line for a safe, timely, and cost-efficient production of first-quality product. The role requires the ability to sew four or more operations in their area. The position involves developing and implementing strategies that ensure operational activities align with ReadyOne's cultural behaviors, adhering to company policies, and driving continuous improvement. The Lead will participate in Total Quality Management systems, ROI Training and Development, and the Performance Management process. They will support Sewing Supervisors in balancing and controlling production lines, operate key line equipment during shortages, and absorb various sewing operations and quantities. The role also includes maintaining training initiatives and employee records, fostering positive employee relations, communicating workplace issues, and supporting safety programs. The Garment Production Lead will partner to resolve production and quality issues, develop effective working relationships, and assist in supervising employees, potentially carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and laws.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Two years work experience in sewing or other industry.
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.
Good mechanical aptitude to be able to make machine adjustments.

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.
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.