General Information

• To provide effective and competent supervision of production teams, ensuring that the work environment is provided with the materials, equipment, and knowledge.
• To ensure that all jobs go out on time and keep the sales and technical team informed of any issues that arise on the shop floor without delay.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Day to day management of Specialised Canvas Services sewing factory.
• Ability to manage the workflow of the team at your disposal.
• Pattern making when required. (Not Essential)
• Advanced sewing techniques
• Sample manufacture
• Measuring and assembling goods in the factory or warehouse
• Packing goods ready for shipment
• Cleaning and maintaining machinery
• Maintain the working areas of the Production facility ensuring they are clean, tidy and organised fashion and that Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to.
• Stock management
• Management of holiday requests.
• Any other tasks as reasonably requested by the Directors or other senior managers.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• You will have the ability to understand and react to instructions and requirements of the division Deputy General Manager (Or Equivalent) in relation to basic operational tasks.
• You will require basic numeracy and literacy and communication skills.
• You will be prepared to regularly change the tasks you are required to do and have a highly flexible approach to working with others.
• Ability to problem solve and work to tight deadlines.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience is not essential but will be an advantage.
• The ability to sew would be an advantage but not essential.

Disposition

1. No problem approach

2. Can-do Attitude

3. Willingness to move around the company to help different teams with various tasks

Working arrangements

Essential

• Ability to work during core business hours on weekdays from our Chesterfield office, 08:00-17:00 (42.5hours per week).
• The role requires significant shadowing/training with our current supervisor on the day-to-day tasks to ensure a smooth handover. You will also work very closely with the Production Planner and together provide each other support in the management of the factory.

Benefits

Casual dress | Company events | Company pension | Cycle-to-work scheme | On-site parking

If you’d like to apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to Jodie Earl, HR Manager via Indeed. For further information, please call 01246 472949.