Manager, Sewing

Living Spaces•La Mirada, CA

3d•$70,000 - $93,450

About The Position

Position Summary The Manager, Sewing will be responsible for helping to plan, schedule and run sewing production for our products. Will ensure that all products are manufactured to meet the highest quality standards. Position Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Plan production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for sewing products, utilizing knowledge of production processes and methods, machine and equipment capabilities and staffing requirements. Execute, develop, and implement processes to ensure compliance with company policies/procedures, continual process improvement. Establish work in process flow to the production floor to ensure that daily schedule and expectation are met. Drive team member initiatives to create and promote an environment where team members are involved and committed to the success of the Company. Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all production requirements are met. Identify key performance improvement indicators, targeting opportunities for improvement, adopting best practice processes, and successfully executing improvement initiatives. Actively lead recruitment and hiring process, to ensure staffing levels are maintained with quality talent. Design and execute effective staffing strategies to ensure work force is flexible and can respond to variations in the workflow. Ensure superior service to guests and internal partners by delivering on production commitments to our guests. Drive initiatives to meet the highest level of service quality to our guests. Create great communication and business relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Effectively lead and develop team by utilizing performance management techniques to enhance performance and achieve individual as well as company goals. Ensure that the performance goals are set and achieved, through the proper execution of performance metrics as it relates to Productivity, Safety, Quality and Customer Service Ensure productivity, safety, and quality goals are achieved through a process of continuous process improvement. Work closely with other leaders to communicate and educate on work instructions, policies, procedures, and process improvement initiative. Ensure standardization and sharing of best-demonstrated practices with all departments in Manufacturing. Ensure the company’s physical assets (building, equipment, inventory, etc.) are properly controlled, maintained, protected, and utilized. Utilize process improvements to continually improve operational efficiencies. Create an environment that motivates team members to excel and ‘own’ the process.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Tw- five years minimum experience managing operations in a manufacturing environment.
Strong working knowledge of sewing production, sewing techniques, and sewing machine operation is a must.
Two years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment with demonstrated leadership skills.
1+ years of experience using lean manufacturing and/or continuous improvement practices and tools.
Ability to lead and influence a cross-functional team is required.
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs such as Office 365, Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

Plan production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for sewing products, utilizing knowledge of production processes and methods, machine and equipment capabilities and staffing requirements.
Execute, develop, and implement processes to ensure compliance with company policies/procedures, continual process improvement.
Establish work in process flow to the production floor to ensure that daily schedule and expectation are met.
Drive team member initiatives to create and promote an environment where team members are involved and committed to the success of the Company.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all production requirements are met.
Identify key performance improvement indicators, targeting opportunities for improvement, adopting best practice processes, and successfully executing improvement initiatives.
Actively lead recruitment and hiring process, to ensure staffing levels are maintained with quality talent.
Design and execute effective staffing strategies to ensure work force is flexible and can respond to variations in the workflow.
Ensure superior service to guests and internal partners by delivering on production commitments to our guests.
Drive initiatives to meet the highest level of service quality to our guests.
Create great communication and business relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Effectively lead and develop team by utilizing performance management techniques to enhance performance and achieve individual as well as company goals.
Ensure that the performance goals are set and achieved, through the proper execution of performance metrics as it relates to Productivity, Safety, Quality and Customer Service
Ensure productivity, safety, and quality goals are achieved through a process of continuous process improvement.
Work closely with other leaders to communicate and educate on work instructions, policies, procedures, and process improvement initiative.
Ensure standardization and sharing of best-demonstrated practices with all departments in Manufacturing.
Ensure the company’s physical assets (building, equipment, inventory, etc.) are properly controlled, maintained, protected, and utilized.
Utilize process improvements to continually improve operational efficiencies.
Create an environment that motivates team members to excel and ‘own’ the process.

Benefits

Overtime pay is available for eligible, non-exempt Team Members.
Reimbursement for expenses as required by applicable law and Company policy.
Retail, Guest Services and Distribution Center Team Members are eligible to receive team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPI's.
Medical (full-time only)
Dental (full-time only)
Vision (full-time only)
401(k) with Company match (full and part-time)
Vacation (full-time only or as otherwise required by applicable law)
Paid Sick Leave (full and part-time)
Flex or Health Spending Account (for eligible full-time only)
Employee Assistance Program (full and part-time)
Holiday pay (full-time only)
Life insurance (full-time only)