Job Description:
The position of Sewing Production Manager will be responsible for all day to day aspects of the DODOcase sewn goods production.
Reports to:
DODOcase Operations Management.
Primary day to day duties include but are not limited to:
- Be able to build high quality sewn goods from various materials including leather and waxed canvas.
- Create an awesome and fun working environment
- Estimation and calculation of sewn goods material inventory
- Purchasing and price negotiation for raw materials to maintain COGS goals
- Manage build out of DODOcase Sewing Operations
- Position all machinery
- Optimize placement for maximum production flow
- Recruit and manage appropriate staffing
- Implement production quality metrics to monitor ongoing quality of the product
- Monitor production quality to maintain highest standards
- Learn operation and maintenance of all sewing production equipment
- Manage production staff recruitment, training and day to day operations
- Manage daily production of ‘stock’ sewn products
- Manage custom product production with the customization team
- Train DODOcase team in sewing techniques and traditions to further the art form
- Be the internal champion of the sewn arts
- Generate creative product concepts
- Maintain a safe and efficient work environment in the sewing workshop
- Perform daily maintenance and cleaning of all sewing equipment including oiling, cleaning adjusting and configuring.
Secondary Duties:
- Help DODOcase Marketing with tours and demonstrations of sewn goods production
- Work with operations team to manage inventory levels of WIP and finished goods
- Hold sewing and craft workshops on occasion
