Sewing Coordinator

American Leather Operations LLC•Conover, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sewing Coordinator works in the Sewing Department at Plant 5 and reports to the Sewing Manager. The role issues work to sewers as needed to keep up with the production schedule, tracks orders to support on-time department performance, and coordinates work through the next department. The coordinator also follows up on orders held in production and assists the Sewing Lead and Sewing Manager with departmental orders. LEE Industries creates upholstered furnishings in the USA and describes its associates as valued craftspeople who have opportunities to learn and grow. The role requires furniture experience, effective communication, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and handle multiple tasks. The stated schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional Fridays from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Overtime or a varied schedule may be required based on business needs.

Requirements

Furniture experience.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
Ability to work with different personalities and levels of management.
Good organizational skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to lift, carry, or handle at least 25 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods, with a stated minimum of 10 hours daily.
Ability to work full-time.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills.
PC and AS400 knowledge.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Track sewing orders to meet the department's on-time performance goals.
Ensure Rush pieces, S-List items, and LTL loads go out as scheduled.
Distribute and match work by date and load, then take it to the next department.
Follow up on orders held in production.
Assist the Sewing Lead and Sewing Manager with orders in the department.
Use Back Log, Market Samples, Repairs, and Work in Progress reports to help ensure product output.
Perform other job duties as assigned.