Director of Sewing Operations- Direct Hire

Located in Kansas City, MO

Salary: $20-$35

• Multi-facility production oversight and leadership of daily sewing operations across three facilities, including scheduling, morning rallies, and internal meetings.
• Ensure all production orders are completed accurately, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
• Oversee large-scale and small-batch sewing production, including design development, pattern making, grading, and markers.
• Monitor raw material availability and request approvals for additional supplies as needed.
• Direct equipment maintenance, fabric inventory, and production efficiency testing across all sites.
• Manage government-military sewing projects (DLA, NIB) and ensure compliance with delivery requirements.
• Quality Control establish and enforce commitment to quality as the highest departmental priority across all facilities.
• Supervise Quality Control Specialists and oversee inspection, testing, and measurement of materials and finished products.
• Recommend and implement adjustments to sewing processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality control standards.
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and motivate sewing team members in collaboration with HR.
• Conduct performance reviews, disciplinary measures, and promotions as appropriate.
• Work closely with Rehabilitation Services to provide accommodations and devices for visually impaired employees.
• Monitor staff productivity, strengths, and training needs, ensuring safety and ergonomic requirements are met.
• Submit timely reports on employee performance and departmental issues.

• Attend weekly leadership and organizational meetings.
• Assist with departmental budget development and management.
• Submit accurate and timely reports to DLA, NIB, and internal management.
• Represent the organization at internal and external events.
• Teach annual specialty public classes related to sewing production preparation.
• Perform additional supervisory, machine operation, assembly, warehousing, and inventory tasks as needed.

• Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects across multiple facilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (email, in-person, and written reports).
• Positive, approachable, and solution-oriented leadership style.
• Commitment to safety, quality, cost efficiency, and productivity metrics.
• Ability to work with diverse teams, including sighted and visually impaired employees.
• Basic computer proficiency. Good math and mechanical skills.
• Adaptable, open to learning advanced sewing techniques, and aligned with the organization's mission.
• Standing, walking, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
• Occasional overtime as required to meet production deadlines. Active presence across three facilities in two cities, with regular travel between sites. Participation in leadership meetings and production floor oversight.