Demo

(Apparel) Production Assistant

National Safety Apparel
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/30/2025
Reports to Manufacturing Manager

General Description:
Responsible for all production activities that require communication to Technical Design and Production in relation to sample process, first time orders, time studies, BOM allocation, training, and data record keeping.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.  Bachelor's degree in Apparel preferred but not required.

TrainingProvided on the job and supplemented with external seminars and/or classes.

SkillsSee “Key Competencies” section below.

ExperienceThree years of work in a manufacturing facility (similar in size and scope to NSA) preferred.

Specific Accountabilities

 
  • Samples and New Products:
  1. Lead the sample process taking over all SQRs and new product requests issued by Technical Design. Follow all steps making sure BOMs, Routings, BYTE Setup and work instructions are correct, pre-production including markers, material utilization and labeling, cutting and sewing are accurate.
  2. Map the technological process for manufacturing items running the progressive bundle system including equipment, hurdles, constraints, etc.
  3. Calculate the correct sewing and cutting times to be used for pricing purposes in minimum quantity and mass production.
  4. Ensure that the quality of the sample meets all NSA standards.
  5. Make all corrections necessary for samples to be ready for future orders without any issues.
  • First time orders:
  1. Make sure all production related documents are accurate before sending to production
  2. Follow first order through manufacturing process.
  3. Coordinate a time study to make sure that the time is accurate.
  4. Confirm actual production follows process outlined during sample or new product integration.
  5. Involve supervisors and QA in this process to ensure that these products are assigned to the right employees and the quality meets NSA standards.
  • Existing Products & Current Production:
  1. Expediting critical orders as needed
  2. Continue to monitor all NSA products that standard times are not met by conducting time studies.
  3. Coordinate any pattern change requests with Technical Design relaying changes back to production once finalized.
  4. Confirm consistency in various programs is up to date and accurate.
Key Competencies:

Attitude
           Approaching problems in a way that turns them into opportunities
           Maintaining a positive outlook on a consistent basis
           Persisting, refusing to give up
Initiative
           Recognizing and seizing opportunities
           Going above and beyond
           Dependability
Achievement Orientation
           Setting challenging goals and measuring results
           Finding betters ways to do things (OFI process)
Analytical Thinking
           Setting priorities
           Thinking logically, analyzing situations systematically
           Anticipating obstacles
Self Confidence
           Presenting self in confident manner
           Stating position clearly, respectfully, and confidently in conflicts
           Taking responsibility for and learning from mistakes
Teamwork and Collaboration
           Soliciting input from and involving others
           Working collaboratively with supervisor, peers and others across the entire organization
Language
           Proficiency in Cantonese, Mandarin, and\or Spanish a plus but not required


Salary : $21 - $22

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a (Apparel) Production Assistant?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the (Apparel) Production Assistant career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$41,382 - $54,102
Income Estimation: 
$78,444 - $113,821
Income Estimation: 
$101,074 - $145,513
Income Estimation: 
$72,432 - $98,680
Income Estimation: 
$70,600 - $83,423
Income Estimation: 
$91,761 - $124,963
Income Estimation: 
$43,510 - $58,249
Income Estimation: 
$70,600 - $83,423
Income Estimation: 
$49,418 - $66,748
Income Estimation: 
$59,813 - $83,853
Income Estimation: 
$70,600 - $83,423
Income Estimation: 
$72,432 - $98,680
Income Estimation: 
$38,689 - $49,762
Income Estimation: 
$70,600 - $83,423
Income Estimation: 
$43,510 - $58,249
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at National Safety Apparel

National Safety Apparel
Hired Organization Address Chicago, IL Full Time
Reports To: Director of Operations Direct Reports: Production Supervisors FLSA Status: Exempt Employment Type: Full-Time...
National Safety Apparel
Hired Organization Address Seattle, WA Full Time
Founded in Cleveland, OH during the resilient years following the Great Depression, NSA has been the guardian of America...
National Safety Apparel
Hired Organization Address Cleveland, OH Full Time
Founded in Cleveland, OH during the resilient years following the Great Depression, NSA has been the guardian of America...
National Safety Apparel
Hired Organization Address Cleveland, OH Full Time
Job Description Job Description Founded in Cleveland, OH during the resilient years following the Great Depression, NSA ...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other (Apparel) Production Assistant jobs in the Chicago, IL area that may be a better fit.

College Work Study Student - Honors Assistant

Honors Assistant - CCC Careers, Chicago, IL

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!