Sewing Department Team Lead

Sayre Enterprises; Buena Vista (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sayre Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Sewing Department Team Lead to support the Sewing Department Supervisor in daily production. The role involves assisting in achieving department objectives and maintaining quality and safety standards within a fast-paced environment.

Primary duties include supervising production, coordinating with the supervisor, and leading the department in the supervisor's absence. The position is full-time with standard days posted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• At least 1 year of related supervisory experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Department Supervisor to ensure key department objectives are completed.
• Lead Lean manufacturing by maintaining a clean and organized department.
• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods and equipment performance.
• Direct the Sewing Department in the Supervisor's absence.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Operations

Description

Sayre offers 2 options for first shift: 4 - 10 hour days, Monday-Thursday, 6AM-4:30PM OR 5 - 8 hour days, Monday-Friday, 7AM-3:30PM

Job Title: Sewing Department Team Lead

Department: Sewing Department

Reports To: Sewing Department Supervisor

Summary:

The Sewing Department Team Lead will assist and support the Sewing Department Supervisor with daily production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Department Supervisor to ensure key department objectives are completed
• Work with Department Supervisor to meet departmental goals regarding safety, quality, and timeliness
• Assist Department Supervisor with responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies
• Support lean manufacturing by maintaining a clean and organized department
• Assist Department Supervisor with assigning duties
• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and the quality of items produced
• Analyze and resolve work problems. Assist workers in resolving work problems
• Knowledge of product types and their proper construction
• Expected to perform production activities as needed with minimal supervision, including training
• Ability to lead efficiently and communicate effectively
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and make decisions on the go
• Assume responsibility of directing the SewingDepartment when Supervisor is absent
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sayre, Inc. is an Aff...

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Position Requirements

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required; at least 1 year of related supervisory experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred but not required.

Computer Skills: Basic personal computer skills including, but not limited to, electronic mail, Word, Excel and Microsoft Teams preferred but not required; Team Lead will receive training in Syspro inventory control software system.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Continually required to stand, sit and walk (8-10 hours per day and up to 2-4 hours overtime as needed); Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity; Continually required to talk and hear; Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, and Depth perception; Must be able to move, push and lift up to 40 lbs.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sayre, Inc. is an Aff...

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Position Sewing Department Team Lead

Division Sayre Enterprises

Number of Openings 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Open Date 9/15/2026

Location Sayre Enterprises, Inc.