SEWING MANAGER

Orbus Inc•North Las Vegas, NV

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Orbus, a leading visual communication company, is looking for a Sewing Manager to oversee our expanding sewing department at our Las Vegas facility. The right candidate will possess a strong eye for detail, organization skills as well as great leadership abilities. We are an aggressively growing company looking for candidates seeking long-term employment that will mature and develop with our business and who wants to be rewarded for their positive contribution. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to further their career in large format digital printing. The right candidate must be “hands on” with the ability to work under tight deadlines and commit to extra hours and weekends if needed. This position will require a comprehensive understanding of sewing and textiles, as well as management experience.

Requirements

Strong eye for detail
Organization skills
Great leadership abilities
Ability to be “hands on”
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Commitment to extra hours and weekends if needed
Comprehensive understanding of sewing and textiles
Management experience
In-depth understanding of sewing processes and techniques for finishing textiles
Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment and meet multiple deadlines
Knowledgeable with sewing equipment such as single needle, double needle, serge, overlock, walking foot and Cronos machinery
Ability to recognize when team members require further training & determine action plan for improvement and give input to Graphics Manager
Ability to interview prospective candidates and assimilate new hires into the sewing department
Responsible for performance reviews, developing employees and offering career advancement opportunities as they are available
Ability to work directly with management to determine pay increases, bonus structures, etc.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Extremely organized
Ability to work well with other departments of the company
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Production management experience required

Nice To Haves

Experience working in large-format printing or digital graphics
Experience in the tradeshow industry
Experience with knit fabrics

Responsibilities

Daily review of all sewing projects to determine if they meet standard quality requirements.
Manager will review construction and provide direction for finishing projects.
Identify possible trends or areas for improvement in the department.
Managing and overseeing a large sewing staff each day.
Responsible for sewing equipment maintenance and cleanliness of department.
Responsible for researching new, cutting-edge sewing equipment.
Responsible for training all new employees on products, sewing techniques and department procedures.
Create efficiencies and production workflows to accommodate a fast paced, growing workload.