Apparel Production Supervisor

J.D. Irving, Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in apparel production seeks a successful candidate to manage day-to-day operations. This role involves ensuring that employees work safely and efficiently while aligning with the Apparel Sales team to meet customer needs and ensure timely product shipments. Ideal candidates will have trade certifications, solid communication skills, and experience in managing diverse operational tasks.

Qualifications

• 4 Years Experience required.
• Trade Certification or College Diploma needed.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Ensure orders are executed within committed timelines.
• Manage day-to-day operations in multiple teams including Embroidery and Quality.
• Provide coaching and direction on business policies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to detail

Problem Solving

Flexibility / Adaptability

Education

Trade Certification or College Diploma

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operations in Apparel Production while ensuring all employees are operating in a safe and efficient manner in the Embroidering, Picking/Stocking, Alterations, and Quality control teams. They will also communicate with the Apparel Sales and Sales Support team to plan workload and ensure our customers’ needs are met and product is shipped within committed timelines.

Qualifications

• Trade Certification or College Diploma
• 4 Years Experience
• Microsoft 365 Suite
• Communication Skills (verbal and written)
• Attention to detail
• Problem Solving
• Sense of urgency
• Flexibility / Adaptability
  

Responsibilities

• Order execution, ensuring orders are completed within committed timelines. Focal point for order escalations (clothing and promotional hard goods)
• Day to day operations (Embroidery, Picking, Stock, Alterations, and Quality) - Scheduling, people management, Payroll, 5S etc.
• Logo management - Ensuring all current and new logos are stored in the apparel database, with proper documentation including thread colors and location on garments.
• Provide coaching and direction on business policy and procedures