Sewing Instructor

Reports To: Quality Manager
Direct Reports: No
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Full Time
Pay: $22-$25.00 Hourly Rate

Position Overview: Administer instructional sewing lessons to students. Throughout the duration of the training period, provide transparent feedback to the student, HR, and their department manager.

Essential Job Functions (Introductory & Advanced): 

• Refer to and follow the Sewing Operator training checklist to ensure that all students understand and are capable of performing each application. The skills covered are:
• Machine safety, maintenance and function
• Material and garment handling and quality
• Standard sewing applications used in retail apparel manufacturing
• Produce garments utilizing organizational concepts for either a team based TSS flow or individual piece/progressive bundle production environment
• National Safety apparel communication and computer programs
• Instruct students using visual, auditory and kinesthetic lessons that help drive skill retention.

• Make sure sewing operator trainees adhere to company quality standards and procedures

• Maintain thorough records of training and performance reviews.
• Administer formal and informal performance reviews making sure all feedback is constructive and professional.
• Provide regular and detailed feedback regarding student performance to HR and their department manager.
• Work with Quality Manager and HR to determine school capacity for onboarding new students.
• Work with Quality Manager, HR and Production Management to determine when students are not meeting the requirements for advancement.
• Work with Quality Manager, HR and Production Management to determine when students are approaching graduation and provide feedback for suggested placement based off current openings.

Essential Job Functions (Advanced): 

• Support the development and training of Introductory Sewing Instructors so they can fill in on Advanced training.
• Focus training on a smooth transition to team integration wherever possible, and when Production can provide focused training bundles.
• Provide support for establishing best practices in the school and, where necessary, in production to help drive efficiency and organization.
• Where, necessary, assist Production with determining construction steps for new items.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

• Administer lean and batch manufacturing support and training to existing teams in the production plant.
• May be reassigned to assist other departments.

 

 

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Experience: Two years of industrial sewing, including full garment construction, is required.  Efficiency based sewing is preferred.
• Language Skills: Intermediate English skills in accordance with the CEFR standards for languages. Must be able to communicate and understand familiar topics (sewing).
• Computer Skills: Fundamental computer skills; navigating applications, sending and receiving emails, and basic file creation and management.

Key Competencies:

Attitude

• Approaching problems in a way that turns them into opportunities
• Maintaining a positive outlook on a consistent basis
• Persisting, refusing to give up

Initiative

• Recognizing and seizing opportunities
• Doing more than job requires
• Dependability, with regard to attendance

Achievement Orientation

• Setting challenging goals and measuring results
• Finding betters ways to do things (OFI process)

Analytical Thinking

• Setting priorities
• Thinking logically, analyzing situations systematically
• Anticipating obstacles

Self Confidence

• Presenting self in an assertive and confident manner
• Stating position clearly, respectfully, and confidently in conflicts
• Taking responsibility for and learning from mistakes

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Soliciting input of others and involving others them
• Working collaboratively with supervisor and peers

Physical Requirements: Standing and/or walking for long periods of time; lifting up to 35 lbs.

Working Conditions: Fast paced; high demand

Benefits Offered:

• Medical & HSA Plan
• Voluntary Dental & Vision
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance (company-paid + voluntary options)
• Voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Legal, Identity Protection)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 10 Paid Holidays
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral Bonus Program
• Transportation Benefits (Chicago)
• Paid Leave (Bereavement, Jury Duty, School Visitation, Blood Donation)
• Confidential Employee Relief Fund
• Volunteer Opportunities

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.