Manufacturing Floor Lead

Buck Mason; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Buck Mason is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Floor Lead to oversee the Sewing and Quality Control departments. This role requires a focus on maintaining high standards of quality while leading teams to deliver products on time.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in apparel manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. Responsibilities include tracking productivity and supporting machine maintenance in a factory setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of apparel/textile manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English or Spanish.
• Ability to do simple math for inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Lead processes in Sewing and Quality Control departments.
• Review associate work for quality and accuracy.
• Track daily productivity totals.
• Support machine maintenance and prioritize repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Control

Inventory Management

Adaptability

Organization Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Google Suite

Computerized Scanning Equipment

Sewing Machines

Job description

Buck Mason is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Floor Lead to maintain records of inventory and reconcile discrepancies in inventories. They will report to and notify the Supervisor of irregularities.

Responsibilities

• Lead & enforce processes in Sewing and Quality Control departments to deliver apparel product on time and at the highest standard of quality.
• Regularly review associate work for quality/accuracy; provide feedback to associates as necessary. Report out performance issues to leadership.
• Track and report daily productivity totals.
• Work closely with leadership to determine priorities for departments, enact those priorities for each team.
• May be required to fill in roles as needed for absences to ensure productivity.
• Support machine maintenance (sewing machines, trimming machines, automatic bagger); work closely with our mechanic to prioritize machine repairs. Have a backup plan for when machines are inoperable.
• Communicate with other department leads on production flow and processes.
• Assist with performing cycle counts for product and supply audits as needed.
• Meet Safety, Quality, Productivity, Behavior and Attendance Expectations.
• Operate computerized scanning equipment and working knowledge of Google Suite, Email, Slack.
• Ensure production and post-production floors are stocked with supplies.
• Equipment: Auto Folding Table / Auto Poly Bagger, Pallet Jack, Computer, UPC Scanning Equipment / Zebra Label Printer, automatic trimming machine, basic knowledge of sewing machine operations.
• Voluntary overtime as needed.
• Maintain a clean working area.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment.
• 5+ years of apparel/textile manufacturing experience required.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands. Must be able to perform job functions with limited supervision.
• Organization skills: 5‑S standards; 1) Sort 2) Set In Order 3) Shine 4) Standardize 5) Sustain.
• Dependability: Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Language: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals in English or Spanish. Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in written form effectively with other employees.
• Mathematical: Ability to do simple math, such as add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Planning and Organizing: Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
• Problem Solving: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret and resolve problem issues using a variety of instructions or guides furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

• Working by standing, reaching, bending; occasional lifting (max. 50 lbs) and walking.

Work Environment

• Work in factory setting.