Industrial Sewing Supervisor

Taylor Stevenson is acting as the recruiter on behalf of our client based in Chesterfield, S43!

Our client a major supplier of performance textile and other fabric products who have been established for over 40 years.

We’re seeking a Sewing Supervisor with a 'can do' attitude and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment to join the team!

Primary Objective of the role:

To provide effective and competent supervision of production teams, ensuring that the work environment is provided with the materials, equipment, and knowledge. To ensure that all jobs go out on time and keep the sales and technical team informed of any issues that arise on the shop floor without delay.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• The Day-to-day management of sewing factory.
• Ability to manage the workflow of the team at your disposal.
• Pattern making when required. (Not Essential)
• Advanced sewing techniques
• Sample manufacture
• Measuring and assembling goods in the factory or warehouse
• Packing goods ready for shipment
• Cleaning and maintaining machinery
• Maintain the working areas of the Production Facility ensuring they are clean, tidy and organised fashion and that Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to.
• Stock management
• Management of holiday requests.
• Any other tasks as reasonably requested by the Directors or other senior managers.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• You will have the ability to understand and react to instructions and requirements of the division Deputy General Manager (or equivalent) in relation to basic operational tasks.
• You will require basic numeracy and literacy and communication skills.
• You will be prepared to regularly change the tasks you are required to do and have a highly flexible approach to working with others.
• Ability to problem solve and work to tight deadlines.
• At least 2 years supervisory experience is not essential but will be an advantage.
• The ability to sew would be an advantage but not essential.

The role requires significant shadowing/training with our current supervisor on the day-to-day tasks to ensure a smooth handover. You will also work very closely with the Production Planner and together provide each other support in the management of the factory.

Hours:

This is a permanent full-time role of 42.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 0800-1700, we will also consider hours of at least 38 or 40 per week whichever is preferred.

Salary is negotiable and dependent on experience.

Must have qualities to work within the team

1. No problem approach

2. Can do Attitude

3. Willingness to move around the company to help different teams with various tasks

***If interested and have any questions, give Oliver a call on 07765798105!***