Apparel Engineer / Production Leader

Individualized Apparel Group is seeking an Apparel Engineer / Production Leader in their shirt manufacturing facility located in Lafayette, TN.

Duties & Responsibilities

Supervise both direct and indirect production personnel to assure production goals are realized in quality and safe efficient manner.
Gather information on quality and production issues, and be able to make timely decisions based on the facts on hand.
Develop operation standards and processes that will enhance production capabilities, increase operator efficiency while reducing costs.
Work with wage employees and leadership staff on planning for new product and method introductions.
Provide strategic support to the assembly line.
Assume leadership role for capital investments projects and ROI strategies

Knowledge & Experience

Minimum three years of practical shirt apparel or related textile degree.
Demonstrated prior leadership in planning, directing and administering of work efforts.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a cross functional environment.
Familiar with industry standards of basic shirt or apparel manufacturing methodologies and disciplines.
Excellent negotiation skills to lead through influence.
Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization.