Supervisor, Production and Sewing

Canada Goose Holdings Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sewing Supervisor, where you will lead a team of sewing machine operators in a vibrant and inclusive environment. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact by ensuring high-quality production while fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence. Your expertise in sewing and leadership will be crucial as you train and guide operators to meet daily quotas and maintain quality standards. With a commitment to employee growth and well-being, this innovative firm provides opportunities for career advancement and recognizes your contributions through a competitive rewards program. If you are passionate about sewing and want to inspire others, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Career growth opportunities

Goose Rewards & ICON Rewards

Donation matching

Paid volunteer time

Support for physical and mental health

Inspiring leadership and colleagues

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sewing experience in apparel manufacturing preferred.
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise sewing machine operators and ensure daily quotas are met.
• Train operators and perform quality checks throughout the day.
• Plan production and assign tasks based on skills.

Skills

Sewing experience

Supervisory experience

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

Familiarity with sewing machine operations

Job description

Canada Goose isn't like anything else. We've built something great, something special - an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose, you're part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.

Here, opportunities are everywhere - to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they're yours for the taking.

Job Description

The Sewing Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and planning the activities of the Sewing Machine Operators, ensuring that the team is performing at a high level and reaching daily quotas.

What You’ll Do:

1. Responsible for the main supervision of sewing machine operators
2. Review the factory loading schedule daily and plan production accordingly
3. Review the approved production sample and specifications before beginning production for each released purchase order
4. Calculate how many sewing machine operators are required - based on 100% efficiency, per operation, and per style on orders cut and bundled to meet daily quotas.
5. Assign the appropriate operators with matching skills to appropriate tasks
6. Responsible for training and providing instruction to sewing machine operators in the department.
7. Follow through with training for each operator to ensure they have a clear understanding of how to operate with acceptable efficiency and quality.
8. Regularly update operators on how many units per hour and per day is required for 100% efficiency
9. Advise the Manager of Production when operators are performing at acceptable levels to be timed (if at a temporary rate)
10. Review payroll daily to measure both efficiencies and inefficiencies
11. Review low performers and work with them to create action plans for improvement
12. Perform quality checks on each operator in your department throughout the day
13. Ensure all quality issues are being addressed and make corrections for improvement
14. Provide a safe environment within the department and manufacturing floor
15. Communicate core values to the team

Let's Talk About You:

1. 5+ years of sewing experience, preferably in the apparel manufacturing industry
2. 2-3 years supervisory experience
3. Able to complete the Pre Production Sample independently
4. Must be able to deal effectively with diverse group of workers
5. Must be familiar with sewing machine operations
6. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
7. Leadership and interpersonal skills
8. Able to prioritize and operate proactively, handling issues in a calm manner when appropriate
9. Able to stand for extended periods of time

Additional Information

What’s in it For You?

1. A company built on Canadian roots and heritage
2. Your work is recognized with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program
3. Opportunities for career growth through numerous internal and external programs
4. Recognize and be recognized by your peers with our Goose Rewards & ICON Rewards
5. Be a part of CG Gives. Donation matching and paid volunteer time to help the organizations you care about
6. Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
7. Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

We believe in the power of inclusion and are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work everyday. We believe every one of our team members enriches our diversity by exposing us to varying ways to understand the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, produce, and deliver great products and service. Our different perspectives are what enable us to create, dream and live in the open.

Canada Goose is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

There are multiple ways to interview with us! If you require any interview accommodation for your interview, please e-mail us at [e-mail].