Area Supervisor- Quality Control

Job Overview

The Area Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in our Finishing Department, ensuring high-quality output and efficient workflow across trimming, inspection, folding, bagging, and packaging operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about developing teams, driving quality, and improving processes.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead, coach, and develop a team within the Finishing Department to meet production and quality goals
• Assign and balance daily work to ensure efficient workflow and alignment with production priorities
• Perform and oversee quality inspections to ensure all garments meet NSA standards and customer requirements
• Identify and address quality issues, returning non-conforming products for rework as needed
• Communicate production issues, risks, and improvement opportunities to the Director of Manufacturing and leadership team
• Train employees on processes, equipment, and quality expectations to drive consistency and performance
• Maintain proper inventory levels of packaging materials and supplies to avoid disruptions
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for efficiency, quality, and workflow enhancements
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety on the production floor

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, prior supervisory or team lead experience strongly preferred, experience in apparel, textiles, or finishing operations is a plus
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), comfortable using production systems and reporting tools
• Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish or Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) to support effective communication with a diverse workforce

Key Competencies

• Leadership & Accountability: Leads by example and drives team performance
• Problem Solving: Identifies issues quickly and implements effective solutions
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve processes and results
• Communication: Clear, respectful, and effective with all levels of the organization
• Collaboration: Builds strong working relationships across teams

Physical & Work Environment

• Standing and/or walking for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
• Fast-paced, high-demand manufacturing environment