Lead Production Supervisor – PPE Cut & Sew

RICOCHET MANUFACTURING; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Ricochet Manufacturing, a Philadelphia-based PPE manufacturer, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily cut, bundle, and sewing operations supporting firefighter turnout gear production. You will ensure schedules are met while upholding safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.

The role requires 3–5+ years of manufacturing experience and 2+ years of supervision, with knowledge of garment construction, cutting, and sewing processes. Experience with ERP and cutting systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in cut-and-sew or PPE.
• 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 or NFPA manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with cutting systems such as Lectra, Paragon, or Gerber.
• Experience with ERP systems and production KPIs.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (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 and production priorities.
• Monitor production flow, productivity, and performance against KPIs.
• Oversee cutting and bundling activities with accurate materials and travelers.
• Ensure production meets quality requirements and NFPA/PPE standards.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Warehouse, and Engineering to resolve issues.
• Track productivity, downtime, scrap, and production attainment; report results to management.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Coach employees on performance, attendance, training, and safety.
• Support onboarding and training of new employees.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized production environment per OSHA and company rules.
• Complete daily production reports and ensure accurate data.
• Support ERP, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

MS Office

Team management

Tools

Lectra

Paragon

Gerber

Job description

Ricochet Manufacturing, a Philadelphia-based PPE manufacturer, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily cut, bundle, and sewing operations supporting firefighter turnout gear production. You will ensure schedules are met while upholding safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.

The role requires 3–5+ years of manufacturing experience and 2+ years of supervision, with knowledge of garment construction, cutting, and sewing processes. Experience with ERP and cutting systems is a plus.