Job Description / Duties

The Sewing Machine Operator Supervisor will be responsible for coordinating and planning the daily activities and operations of the Sewing Machine Operators, ensuring that the team is performing at a high productive level and reaching daily quotas.

• Be responsible for the main supervision of automatic template sewing machine operators
• Review the factory loading schedule on a daily basis and plan production accordingly
• Review the approved production sample and specifications before beginning production for each released purchase order
• Calculate how many automatic sewing machine operators are required - based on 100% efficiency, per operation, and per style on orders cut and bundled in order to meet daily quotas
• Assign the appropriate operators with matching skills to appropriate tasks
• Be responsible for training and providing instruction to template sewing machine operators
• Follow through with training for each operator to ensure they have a clear understanding of how to perform the operation with acceptable efficiency and quality
• Coach and mentor template sewing machine operators and create action plans for improvement
• Perform quality checks on each sewing machine operator
• Regularly update operators on how many units per hour and per day is required for 100% efficiency
• Report to the Manager of Production on daily performance
• Ensure all quality issues are being addressed and make corrections for improvement
• Provide a safe environment on the manufacturing floor
• Prepare production and other reports as required

Qualifications / Required Skills

Experience, Education and Designation:

• Previous sewing experience, preferably in apparel manufacturing industry is a strong asset
• Completion of secondary school
• College diploma in a related industry is an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Familiar with template sewing machine operations
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Able to prioritize and operate proactively, handling issues in a calm manner
• Must have leadership and interpersonal skills
• Must be well organized and meticulous
• Knowledge of pattern making is an asset
• Operational programming skill on template sewing machine is an asset

Salary: $23 per hour

Contact Information

hr@wesw.ca

Employer Profile

Located in Vancouver, BC, Weswin Techwear Manufacturing Inc. has been in the garment manufacturing industry since 2011. We are one of the few remaining contract apparel manufacturers, and have built a reputation for high-quality seam-taped products while celebrating our local “Made in Canada” heritage. Our regular clients include notable retail and designer brands such as Canada Goose, Westcomb, MO851, Mission Workshop, and TAD gear. Currently, we are looking for a full-time Sewing Machine Operator Supervisor to join our team.