Sewing Room / Fabrication Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Sewing Room Manager is responsible for managing the sewing/textile department of the business. Tasks include organizing, directing and coordinating daily production activities of the manufacturing center to ensure safety, quality, production, schedule and inventory goals are achieved.

The Sewing Room Manager will work closely with the leadership team to increase productivity and profitability within the sewing operation and direct production schedules, work assignments and staff performance for optimum efficiency.

Sewing projects at Koper Outdoor include cushions, cushion covers, slings, pillows, awnings, shade sails and curtains.

Responsibilities

● Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines

● Liaise with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements

● Select, order and purchase materials

● Determine quality control standards

● Ensure proper procedures, policies and methods are being followed

● Complete in-process inspections as needed

● Assess project and resource requirements

● Ensure that health and safety regulations are met

● Oversee production processes

● Maintain and update daily production schedule

● Sew- as necessary based on project requirements

● Adjust timelines or schedules as necessary

● Supervise and evaluate the work of sewing staff

● Organize and deliver relevant training sessions

● Implement cost control initiatives

● Implement processes and procedures to ensure inventory accuracy and control

● Ensure shop cleanliness and maintenance expectations are being met

● Organize the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment

● Ensure sewing staff has received adequate training for the tasks they are assigned to complete

● Assist in the hiring process to build a sewing staff

● Work as much as required to complete the work to be done

● Report to work on time so that team members’ work is ready for them at the start of the shift

Requirements

● Extensive knowledge and experience in upholstery production and manufacturing processes and techniques

● Knowledge of machines and tools used in upholstery production

● Knowledge of Autometrix Radium cutting system

● Proven experience as production director

● Deep knowledge of production management

● Excellent organizational and leaderships skills

● Attention to detail

● Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach

● Confidence

● Technical skills

● Project management skills

● Organization and efficiency

● Leadership and interpersonal skills

● Problem solving skills

● IT and numerical skills

● Ability to read a tape measure down to 1/16th, as well as add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions

● Knowledge of measuring and general use of measurement tools; rulers, tape measures

● Ability to set-up and operate various types of sewing machines and fabric cutters

● Communication skills- Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred

● Teamwork skills

● Ability to organize and juggle multiple tasks accurately

● Adept in word processes and spreadsheet software

● Time management skills

Physical Requirements

● Stand, sit or kneel up to and including an 8-hour shift

● Ability to individually lift, pull and drag material weighing up to 100 lbs

Experience

3-5 years proven successful experience in the following areas:

-sewing

-following and executing work orders

-managing sewing staff

Company Description

Koper Enterprises provides sales of commercial outdoor furniture to hotels, apartments, country clubs, restaurants and HOA. We also provide refurbishing and installation of these products across Texas, neighboring states and nationally on occasion.