SewBiz USA: Custom Workroom Manager Wanted

November 12, 2014

SEAMS Member Online Commerce Group in Montgomery, Alabama has the following position available.

Production Manager Custom Workroom

We are in the process of building out a custom workroom and are seeking a talented individual to lead, train and manage a team of seamstresses and craftsmen skilled in cutting, pattern matching, sewing and finishing custom  made cushions, pillows and drapes. This position will lead and manage other team members in supporting roles of receiving, shipping, warehousing and office management. Our business is focused on selling to the high end custom home décor market. Specifically, we specialize in custom cushions, pillows and drapes. You can explore our custom products at cushionsource.com and designercustomsource.com.

Job Responsibilities

• Experienced and knowledgeable production manager skilled in managing, training and driving quality processes in a custom workroom
• Subject matter expert in all aspects of a custom workroom, hand-cutting, sewing and finishing custom cushions, pillows and drapes
• Ability to sew on industrial sewing machines with various furniture grade fabrics
• Experience in training seamstresses in constructing a product from start to finish
• In depth knowledge of pattern layout on print fabric with repeats, stripe fabric and geometric prints
• Ability to construct finished product from templates
• A quick study and able to make quick decisions
  and work efficiently
• Familiarity with production and quality standards
  in a workroom environment
• Natural ability to lead and build a culture of team oriented, collaborative, engaged and passionate team members
• Adaptive to learning new products and methods
• Passion for understanding the value of building a cross trained team able to adapt to daily
  challenges and work as a team

Education and Skillset Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in related industry ideal but not required.
• To succeed in this position will require someone with a proven track record in a custom workroom as you will be hiring and training your own team.
• 5-10 years managing a custom workroom
• Leadership qualities that define you would be trainer, coach, mentor

Online Commerce Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:  Medical
& Dental, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, 401K Retirement Plan, Vacation & Flex Days
& Paid Holidays.

To apply for this position, send your resume to jobs@onlinecommercegroup.com or

contact Shelia Norris at 334-387-9873