Assistant Production Manager

Ricochet Manufacturing Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ricochet Manufacturing Company is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead the cut-and-sew operations that produce firefighter turnout gear and protective apparel. You will supervise 15–25 staff, plan daily staffing, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery on the factory floor.

You will coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Warehouse, and Engineering to resolve issues, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives including 5S.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in cut-and-sew/textile/PPE.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience leading teams of 15-25 employees.
• Strong garment construction knowledge.
• Turnout gear or NFPA PPE experience preferred.
• Experience with cutting systems (Lectra/Paragon/Gerber) a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems and production KPIs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead production employees, team leads, cutters, bundlers, and sewing operators.
• Plan daily staffing and assign employees based on skills, training, and production priorities.
• Monitor production flow, productivity, and performance against KPIs.
• Oversee cutting and bundling activities to ensure materials, labels, travelers, patterns, and specifications are accurate.
• Ensure production meets quality requirements and applicable NFPA/PPE standards.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Warehouse, and Engineering to resolve production issues.
• Track productivity, downtime, scrap, quality, and production attainment; report results to management.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize workflow.
• Coach employees and address performance, attendance, training, and safety concerns.
• Support onboarding and training of new employees.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized production environment per OSHA and company requirements.
• Complete daily production reports and ensure accurate data.
• Support ERP, continuous improvement, 5S, and other operational improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Garment construction

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

English/Spanish bilingual

Tools

Lectra cutting systems

Paragon

Gerber

Job description

Job Description: Assistant Production Manager - Cut and Sew Manufacturing (Turnout Gear)

Reports To:

Plant Manager

Job Summary:

The Assistant Production Manager is responsible for managing daily production activities and leading the cut, bundle, and sewing operations supporting the manufacturing of firefighter turnout gear and protective apparel. This position ensures production schedules are met while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead production employees, team leads, cutters, bundlers, and sewing operators.
• Plan daily staffing and assign employees based on skills, training, and production priorities.
• Monitor production flow, productivity, and performance against established goals and KPIs.
• Oversee cutting and bundling activities to ensure materials, labels, travelers, patterns, and specifications are accurate.
• Ensure production meets quality requirements and applicable NFPA/PPE standards.
• Work with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Warehouse, and Engineering to resolve production issues.
• Track productivity, downtime, scrap, quality, and production attainment; communicate results to management.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize workflow.
• Coach employees and address performance, attendance, training, and safety concerns.
• Support onboarding and training of new employees.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized production environment in accordance with OSHA and company requirements.
• Complete daily production reports and ensure accurate production data.
• Support ERP, continuous improvement, 5S, and other operational improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in **cut-and-sew, textile, apparel, PPE, or protective clothing**.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience leading teams of approximately 15-25 employees.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, cutting, sewing, and production processes.
• Turnout gear, firefighter PPE, or NFPA manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Lectra, Paragon, Gerber, or similar cutting systems is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems and production KPIs.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Computer savvy - Microsoft Office Products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Physical & Working Requirements:

• Primarily works on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to approximately 20-30 lbs.
• Must follow all required safety and PPE procedures.
• Ability to work weekends as needed.

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