Area Supervisor- Finishing Department

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.

• 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

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

• 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

• Medical & HSA Plan
• Voluntary Dental & Vision
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance (company-paid + voluntary options)
• Voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Legal, Identity Protection)
• Retirement Savings Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral Bonus Program
• Transportation Benefits (Chicago)
• Paid Leave (Bereavement, Jury Duty, School Visitation, Blood Donation)
• Confidential Employee Relief Fund
• Volunteer Opportunities

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