Embroidery Supervisor(Night Shift)

Avery Dennison Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sports and entertainment apparel industry is seeking an Embroidery Supervisor for their Toronto location. The role involves overseeing the embroidery department's daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring quality standards while fostering a positive work environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with embroidery machines and digitizing software, along with strong leadership and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant embroidery production experience.
• Supervisory experience managing a team.
• Technical skills in machine maintenance and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the embroidery department.
• Manage staff, ensuring quality standards and production schedules.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Further education in textiles or related fields

Tools

Embroidery digitizing software

Industrial embroidery machines

Job description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions to optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, and promote sustainability, circularity, and transparency. Our products include labeling and functional materials, RFID inlays and tags, software connecting physical and digital assets, and solutions that enhance branded packaging and customer experience. Serving various industries worldwide—including home and personal care, apparel, retail, e-commerce, logistics, food, pharmaceuticals, and automotive—we employ approximately 35,000 employees across more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

If you enjoy sports, entrepreneurialism, and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, then this role is for you. Silver Crystal Group (SCG) specializes in personalization and customization within the sports and entertainment apparel industries. We collaborate closely with brands like Adidas, Nike, Fanatics, over 500 professional sports teams, and leading retailers across North America, fulfilling customization orders through our e-commerce channels and platforms such as Fanzones.com, NHL.com, NFL.com, NBA.com, and more. SCG is proud to be one of Canada’s few recipients of Fast Company Magazine’s Fast 50 award.

Job Description

This is a full-time, on-site position located in Toronto, ON, for an Embroidery Supervisor on the night shift from 4:30 pm to 1:00 am.

The Embroidery Supervisor will oversee daily operations of the embroidery department, including managing staff, ensuring quality standards, maintaining equipment, and coordinating production schedules. Responsibilities include supervising and training team members, troubleshooting production issues, and implementing process improvements to boost efficiency and productivity.

Key qualifications include:

1. In-depth knowledge of industrial embroidery machines and troubleshooting software.
2. Extensive experience with embroidery digitizing software (Tajima preferred; Ioline acceptable) for creating and modifying embroidery files (e.g., CDR to EXP, adding stops, grouping, DST format).
3. Managing production schedules, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring deadlines are met in a dynamic environment.
4. Effective coordination with team members and other departments to ensure timely delivery and resolve issues.
5. Attention to detail to uphold high quality standards and early error detection.
6. Quick diagnosis and resolution of machine, file, or material issues to minimize downtime.
7. Leadership skills to foster an efficient, motivated, and high-performing embroidery team.
8. Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently under pressure.
9. Creating a positive work environment to promote engagement and productivity.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant embroidery production experience.
• Supervisory experience managing a team.
• Familiarity with embroidery machines, software, and production techniques.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and quality control skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Technical skills in machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• High school diploma or equivalent; further education in textiles or related fields is a plus.