Ballistics Cutting Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Ballistics Cutting Supervisor will lead and supervise a team of cutting associates within a production environment, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and efficient workflow. This role is critical in maintaining in quality standards and meeting production deadlines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and support a team of 12 direct reports, fostering a productive and collaborative work environment.
• Direct the daily work of employees to achieve quality and on-time production targets in coordination with the Cutting manager as well as the Soft and Hard armor supervisors and managers.
• Evaluate employee performance, provide constructive feedback, and support their professional development.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on Soft and Hard Armor specifications for all products, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of materials and construction.
• Verify that all manufacturing orders are complete with necessary cutwork before releasing them to the respective armor departments for further processing.
• Track and coordinate the timely delivery of manufacturing orders to internal armor teams, ensuring seamless transitions.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and represent the company positively.
• Establish clear performance expectations for individual team members and ensure accountability.
• Demonstrate strong servant leadership principles, supporting and empowering the team.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, promptly reporting any unsafe conditions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including guiding and assisting colleagues.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/ FUNCTIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• A minimum of one year of experience performing cutting duties within the garment manufacturing industry is required.
• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting is required.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, particularly within a team setting.
• Exceptional administrative and organizational skills with a strong focus on accuracy and detail.
• A persuasive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 18 years or older
• Must have a minimum of 1 years of relevant experience
• Preferably High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing operations environment preferred.

JOB FACTORS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work involves physical demands typically found in a manufacturing environment, such as but not limited to: prolonged standing, sitting, bending, walking for extended periods of time, lifting and/or moving material.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities associated with the job. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

An Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer * Drug-Free Working Environment