Apparel Manufacturing Area Manager

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Labor Solutions, LLC Full time $80,000 - $85,000
Job DescriptionJob Description

As a Production Area Manager, your main responsibility is to oversee all production teams within your designated area. Your primary goal is to ensure operational efficiency and output meet targets while supporting other production needs. Success in this role requires strong leadership, proficiency in progressive bundle system and lean methodologies, problem-solving skills, and effective communication.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Efficiency: Monitor and improve team efficiencies to meet the goal of 80% real efficiency. Implement and maintain production systems and prevent mistakes by providing clear work instructions.

  2. Output and Leadtime: Manage team staffing, retention, and attendance to meet output targets. Prioritize orders effectively and ensure appropriate training for team members.

  3. Supervisory Management: Lead production supervisors in problem-solving, managing operators, and coaching for excellence.

  4. Quality: Ensure consistent manufacturing techniques to deliver high-quality products meeting customer expectations.

  5. Safety: Enforce safety and housekeeping guidelines in line with company rules.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree, preferably in textile/apparel management.
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years in apparel manufacturing, managing production and/or quality.

Key Competencies:

  • Ability to understand and utilize reports and production systems. (Tableau, Daily Dashboards)
  • Positive attitude, persistence, and determination.
  • Proactive initiative and dependability.
  • Achievement orientation and analytical thinking.
  • Self-confidence and effective teamwork.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for long periods. Working Conditions: Office and production floor environments with controlled temperature.

Company DescriptionLabor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.

Thank youCompany DescriptionLabor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.\r
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