Sewing Production Supervisor - 1458

SP Associates•Kingstree, SC

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees daily textile manufacturing operations, including sewing production assembly. The role leads production employees, coordinates workflow, monitors performance, and supports continuous improvement to meet production goals, quality standards, safety requirements, and delivery schedules. The supervisor directs sewing manufacturing operations and coordinates workers who operate sewing machines to manufacture products according to specifications. The position manages departmental quality, safety, production, equipment maintenance, inventory, and quality control. It also determines daily production and work schedules, balances employee time-off requests against production needs, participates in performance reviews, and assists with recruiting and disciplinary matters. The supervisor is expected to uphold company policies and procedures, maintain professional and ethical conduct, and attend work regularly and punctually. The role requires moving around the production floor to check workstations, employees, and product status, as well as sitting, standing, walking, bending, and stooping as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five or more years of leadership experience.
Ability to effectively communicate with employees and supervisors.
Strong sense of urgency; time-driven and highly motivated.
Ability and desire to improve efficiency and increase capacity.
Skilled in using a computer system.
Ability to move around the production floor and visit different workstations to check on employees and product status.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stoop as needed.
Ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

Sewing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead staff to meet production demands using leadership and employee development techniques.
Direct and coordinate sewing manufacturing operations and the activities of production workers.
Supervise workers operating sewing machines to manufacture products according to specifications.
Manage departmental quality, safety, production, and equipment maintenance.
Monitor inventory and quality control.
Identify and implement improvements to the sewing process.
Ensure OSHA and other safety requirements are upheld.
Make appropriate decisions and respond to production changes or emergencies.
Determine daily production and work schedules.
Review and approve employee time-off requests while balancing staffing needs against production demands.
Participate in employee performance reviews.
Assist with recruiting and disciplinary matters.
Uphold company policies and procedures and maintain professional, ethical conduct.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with company policies and procedures.