Sewing Coordinator

JOB TITLE:                        Sewing Coordinator 

DEPARTMENT:                   Sewing

FLSA STATUS:                   Non-Exempt

LOCATION:                         Sewing Department Plant 5 

SCHEDULE:                        Monday – Thursday 6:00 am - 4:30 pm & Occasional Fridays - 6:00 am - 11:00 am

Overtime may be required beyond the posted work schedule and/or a varied schedule may be required per business needs.

We’re expanding and currently hiring for multiple full-time positions offering consistent 40–45 hours per week, no Saturdays, and a strong benefits package, including free access to our healthcare clinic starting on day one for employees, spouses, and children, plus two company-wide shutdown weeks.

Since 1969, the mission of LEE Industries has been to create innovatively styled, high-quality furnishings while adhering to a set of values that focus on our customer, the community, and the environment. Our love for furniture is contagious and that is why we are unable to resist creating the best upholstery product available, all made in the USA!  LEE associates are our most valued asset. We would not be who we are today if it were not for our associates. We are successful because we have caring and highly skilled craftsmen that are the best in their field. LEE associates are offered the opportunity to learn and grow in their career.

SUMMARY

The Sewing Coordinator will report to the Sewing Manager.

Issuing work to sewers as needed to keep up with production schedule.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Tracking orders in sewing to meet the department on time performance.

 Making sure all Rush pieces, S-List as well as LTL loads get out as scheduled.

 Work is handed out and matched up by the date and load and taken to the next

department

 Follow up on orders held in production.

 Assist Sewing Lead and Sewing Manager about orders in the department.

 Working off of reports: Back Log, Market Samples, Repairs, Work in Progress to

insure the output of product.

 All other job duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

 Must have furniture experience.

 Effective communication skills.

 Able to work in a fast-paced production environment.

 Basic Computer Skills PC and AS400 knowledge helpful

 Able to handle multiple tasks.

 Able to work with different types of personalities and different levels of management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 High School Diploma or GED preferred.

 Ability to work full-time.

 Good organizational skills

 Detailed oriented.

EFFORT

 Able to lift/carry/handle at least 25 lbs.

 Long periods of standing/walking minimum 10 hours daily

 Able to work independently.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and 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.