4400-Production Management - Sewing Instructor

National Safety Apparel•Chicago, IL

34d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

NSA is looking for self-starters who can help support our mission. This role involves administering instructional sewing lessons to students. Throughout the duration of the training period, the instructor will provide transparent feedback to the student, HR, and their department manager.

Requirements

Two years of industrial sewing, including full garment construction, is required.
Intermediate English skills in accordance with the CEFR standards for languages. Must be able to communicate and understand familiar topics (sewing).
Fundamental computer skills; navigating applications, sending and receiving emails, and basic file creation and management.

Nice To Haves

Efficiency based sewing is preferred.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Refer to and follow the Sewing Operator training checklist to ensure that all students understand and are capable of performing each application.
Instruct students using visual, auditory and kinesthetic lessons that help drive skill retention.
Make sure sewing operator trainees adhere to company quality standards and procedures.
Maintain thorough records of training and performance reviews.
Administer formal and informal performance reviews making sure all feedback is constructive and professional.
Provide regular and detailed feedback regarding student performance to HR and their department manager.
Work with Quality Manager and HR to determine school capacity for onboarding new students.
Work with Quality Manager, HR and Production Management to determine when students are not meeting the requirements for advancement.
Work with Quality Manager, HR and Production Management to determine when students are approaching graduation and provide feedback for suggested placement based off current openings.
Support the development and training of Introductory Sewing Instructors so they can fill in on Advanced training.
Focus training on a smooth transition to team integration wherever possible, and when Production can provide focused training bundles.
Provide support for establishing best practices in the school and, where necessary, in production to help drive efficiency and organization.
Where, necessary, assist Production with determining construction steps for new items.
Administer lean and batch manufacturing support and training to existing teams in the production plant.
May be reassigned to assist other departments.