Reports To: Senior Director of Operations Direct Reports: Yes FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employment Type: Full Time Pay: $20.44/ Hourly Rate
Position 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. You will lead daily operations, support production goals, and partner closely with Manufacturing leadership to ensure products meet NSA’s high standards.
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 (OFIs)
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety on the production floor
Non-Essential Job Functions: Other tasks and duties, as required.
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
Benefits Offered:
Medical & HSA Plan
Voluntary Dental & Vision
Company-paid Short-Term Disability
Life & AD&D Insurance (company-paid + voluntary options)
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.