Section Supervisor
Basic Function:
The Section Supervisor plans, organizes, directs and controls production operations as assigned, including the planning, scheduling, training and monitoring of activities and personnel, as assigned.
Essential Duties:
Within the limits of authorized Company policies, procedures, programs and budgets, is responsible for and has commensurate authority to accomplish the duties set forth below:
- Supervises assigned production operations, daily, including training and assigning personnel engaged in manufacturing operations.
- Schedules and directs assigned production operations.
- Coordinates with other Company personnel to schedule production activities, requisition materials and resolve problems.
- Participates in production planning, daily, with bi-hourly counts and summaries provided at the end of each shift.
- Insures the proper reporting of production and time data.
- Trains assigned personnel on in-process quality control procedures and conducts random inspections to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
- Communicates with and ensures compliance by assigned personnel with safety and housekeeping procedures.
- Requests the assistance of maintenance technicians, as required.
- Controls departmental expenses within established budgets and exercises sound fiscal judgement in Company financial matters.
- Selects and develops employees to staff this production function; evaluates subordinates' performance; and recommends compensation changes to ensure the attraction, retention and motivation of qualified individuals.
- Keeps abreast of the latest developments in production techniques and processes through reading, attendance at seminars, etc.
Knowledge:
Working level knowledge of garment/fabric processing and production in the activity to which assigned, including textile specifications, machine operation and quality standards is required.
Experience:
Three years performing duties in the production function to which assigned, here, are required.
Skills/Aptitudes:
Attention to details; good administrative, planning, problem solving and oral and written communication skills; and an aptitude for directing and motivating people are required.
Working Conditions:
Plant environment. Extra hours may be required.
