Industrial Sewer Supervisor

Workbox Staffing; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Hire-in Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits includingHealth

Veteran-Friendly and Equal Opportunity

Job summary

Workbox Staffing in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Industrial Sewer Supervisor to lead a sewing team on first shift. You will oversee operators, ensure production meets quality standards, and enforce safety protocols in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of industrial sewing experience with 1+ year in supervisory or lead roles, a high school diploma, and the ability to train staff on sewing techniques, equipment operation, and quality practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional sewing/textile training preferred.
• 3–5 years of industrial sewing experience required.
• 1+ year in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train new operators on sewing techniques, machine operation, and safety protocols.
• Inspect finished products for quality and address issues with the team.
• Operate heavy duty sewing equipment and various machines to assemble products.
• Coordinate daily operations and maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Train trainers and supervisors in difficult operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Sewing machine operation

Quality inspection

Fabric knowledge

Mathematical calculations

Training others

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

Industrial Sewer Supervisor Location: Grand Rapids, MI Shift: 1st Pay: $25 per hour

Job Summary

Are you a motivated and detail-oriented individual looking for a new opportunity? We're seeking an Industrial Sewer Supervisor to join our team in Grand Rapids, MI. In this role, you'll be a vital part of our operations, helping us to oversee a team of sewing machine operators, ensuring efficient and high-quality production of sewn products.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Industrial Sewer Supervisor, your core responsibilities will include: Train new operators on sewing techniques, machine operation, and safety protocols, ensuring all team members meet quality standards. Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to specifications; address any quality issues with the team and implement corrective actions. Operate heavy duty sewing equipment single or double needle surging, union special, basic & complicated automated and/or bar tacking machines to perform sewing steps to join, reinforce or decorate material or articles, such as labels, Velcro, and webbing. In addition, you will also be expected to coordinate daily operations, training team members, and maintaining a safe and productive work environment. The individual in this position will also operate a machine, guiding products or product parts under machine needles and presser foot pedals to proficiently operate several types of sewing machines to construct complete products. The person in this position needs to be familiar with several seam and stitch types and should be able to train trainers and supervisors in difficult operations as well as perform peer to peer training.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you should have the following:

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in sewing or textile production preferred. Must be able to use a tape measure to measure products pieces. 3-5 years of experience in industrial sewing, required and 1+ year(s) in a supervisory or leadership role, preferred

Skills: Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure. Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and develop team members. Proficient in operating various types of industrial sewing machines; knowledge of fabric types and sewing techniques.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for both short-term and long-term employment. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth.

Workbox Staffing Benefits

• Weekly Pay


• Hire-in Opportunities


• Comprehensive Benefits including Health, Life, and Dental


• Veteran-Friendly and Equal Opportunity Employer