Production Supervisor
Core
Supervise and lead a team of industrial sewing machinists to produce footballs, ensuring quality standards and meeting manufacturing targets.
Role type
Production Supervisor (Manufacturing)
Builds
Footballs
Domain
Sports equipment manufacturing
Deliverable
production features
Required skills
Industrial sewing machine operation, production scheduling, quality inspection, team leadership, continuous improvement, workplace health and safety compliance, inventory coordination
Preferred skills
Lean manufacturing principles, leather panel preparation, machine stitching and assembly
Responsibilities
Supervise and lead a team of industrial sewing machinists and production staff, Plan daily production schedules to ensure customer orders and manufacturing targets are achieved, Monitor productivity, workflow, and labour allocation to maximise efficiency, Ensure all footballs meet Sherrin's strict quality standards before progressing through production, Train, coach, and mentor new and existing staff in sewing techniques, quality requirements, and safe work practices, Conduct quality inspections and resolve production or workmanship issues, Coordinate with planning, printing, cutting, and finishing departments to maintain smooth production flow, Maintain accurate production records, KPI reporting, and attendance, Enforce workplace health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised production environment, Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality