Production Assistant
About The Position
NSA is looking for self-starters who can help support our mission to keep American workers safe. This role evaluates and optimizes existing manufacturing processes and operations to improve plant efficiency, productivity, quality, and overall performance. The Production Assistant leads the development and implementation of process improvements that enhance operational effectiveness and support business objectives. They also manage the garment sample lifecycle and oversee critical production milestones from initial concept through bulk manufacturing, ensuring timely execution, cross-functional coordination, quality standards, and on-time delivery.
Requirements
- Proficient with industrial sewing machines, with 6+ months of sewing experience
- Ability to work 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday 7:30-4pm
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Well-developed problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills and follow through
- Experienced in Microsoft Excel
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Studies, or Business is a plus
- Supervisory or manufacturing experience is a plus
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control is a plus
- Bi-Lingual in Spanish or Cantonese/Mandarin is a plus
Responsibilities
- Conduct research to develop new and improved processes for manufacturing
- Manage the lifecycle of physical and digital sample processes
- Act as the central liaison between departments – such as Technical Design, Product Management, Supply Chain, and Operations
- Assist in quality control of samples, production, and audits when needed
- Prepare, update, and implement process improvements and changes to meet production specifications
- Provide thorough instructions for the successful implementation of process changes
- Interact with supervisors to resolve root causes of production-related issues
- Ensure data integrity within NSA operation systems
- Educate sewing operators and supervisors on product/design changes
- Develop and track metrics to monitor areas needing improvement
- Communicates findings and proposals to upper management
- Perform other tasks as required by leadership
Benefits
- Voluntary Medical
- Medical Care Cost reimbursement program
- Voluntary HSA Plan
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- Employer-Paid Short-Term disability
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
- Voluntary Identity theft protection insurance
- Voluntary Legal insurance
- 401k with Match
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO
- Paid Sick Leave
- Bereavement Paid Leave
- Jury Duty paid leave
- Bonus eligible
- Referral Bonus Program
- Confidential Employee Relief Fund
- Annual Flu Shot Clinic
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Family Medical Leave
- Paid Parental Leave program
- Public Transportation Benefit (Chicago)
- School Visitation Leave (Chicago)
- Blood Donation Paid Hours (Chicago)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
