Area Lead

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Mid Level
Reports To: Area Manager
Direct Reports: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview: This person will possess strong leadership and supervising skills to help in the efficiency and organization of the cutting room. 
Essential Job Functions:
  • Ensure the safety of cutting department employees, fill in as Supervisor when Area Manager is out.
  • Assists with marker organization, inventory, preventative maintenance, and material handling.
  • Assist in coordination of flow and scheduling between cutting and sewing production departments to ensure optimum efficiency, delivery attainment, and costs.
  • Become fully cross-trained in all areas of the department to be an effective working team leader.
  • Assist in leading the team in making sure there is coordination between the warehouse and cutting room team including checking, reporting and consuming inventory.
  • Provide reporting to leadership when necessary.
Non-Essential Job Functions:
  • Strong computer skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Other duties as assigned
Training: Provided on the job and supplemented with external seminars/classes.
Qualifications:
Education & Certifications: High school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience: 2 years in a manufacturing environment preferred. Prior leadership experience a plus.
Key Competencies:
Dependability, teamwork, flexibility, initiative, communication, analytical thinking, confidence, leadership, and achievement orientation

Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand and be mobile for the duration of the work day
Working Conditions: Plant production environment with constant background noise
EEO Statement: National Safety Apparel provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected group status as defined by law.
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