Assistant Production Manager in Cutting and Sewing Operation

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Ricochet Manufacturing Company in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage daily production activities for firefighter turnout gear and protective apparel.

You will lead cut, bundle, and sewing operations, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Engineering to meet schedules and KPIs.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of manufacturing experience in cut-and-sew, textile, PPE, or protective clothing.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

MS Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Lectra

Paragon

Gerber

ERP systems

Job description

Company Information

Ricochet is an industry leading manufacturer of sophisticated, high-tech Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that focuses on protection, performance, and comfort. Ricochet has been headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for over 20 years, with all manufacturing and operations located in a single master facility.

In addition to serving the United States Military, Ricochet serves customers in multiple sectors of public safety by providing custom engineered PPE including EMS gear for the Philadelphia and Honolulu Fire Departments, Technical Rescue gear to all FDNY Rescue and Squad companies, and structural/turnout gear to multiple Fire Departments throughout the United States and beyond. Ricochet is a long-standing member of FEMSA. For more information, visit ricochet-gear.com.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor 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.