Apparel Manufacturing Production Supervisor
- Sewing, Finishing & Garment Dyeing asher concepts Vernon, CA Job Details Full-time | Contract $65,000
- $85,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Sewing Manufacturing management Teamwork Forecasting Garment construction Full Job Description Apparel Manufacturing Production Supervisor
- Sewing, Finishing & Garment Dyeing Vernon, CA Made in USA | Contract Manufacturing | Fast-Paced Production We're a Los Angeles-based apparel company producing Made in USA garments at scale , and we're hiring an experienced Apparel Manufacturing Production Supervisor to oversee Sewing, Finishing, and Garment Dyeing cost centers across our domestic contract manufacturing partners.
This role is responsible for owning production execution from cut goods through finished, dyed garments , ensuring quality, cost control, and on-time delivery. You'll work in close alignment with our Cutting Room Supervisor , Planning, QA, Dye Houses, and Warehouse teams to keep production flowing smoothly in a fast-moving environment. If you understand garment construction, production economics, and how to lead cross-functionally under delivery pressure, this role is for you. What You'll Be Doing Own Sewing, Finishing, and Garment Dyeing production across Made in USA contract vendors Manage production flow from cut release → sewing → dyeing → finishing → warehouse Oversee vendor scheduling, capacity planning, and delivery commitments Apply strong apparel construction knowledge to prevent sewing, dye, or finishing issues Manage and monitor cost centers for sewing, finishing, and dyeing Track WIP, throughput, quality, yields, and rework across vendors Partner closely with the Cutting Room Supervisor to align cut readiness and production timing Coordinate with garment dye houses to manage color accuracy, batching, and lead times Ensure finishing standards are met (trimming, washing, pressing, folding, packing) Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, QA, Warehouse, and Operations Support systems and process implementation to improve production visibility and efficiency Identify risks early and solve problems before they impact cost or delivery What We're Looking For 3+ years experience supervising apparel sewing, finishing, and/or garment dyeing Strong understanding of garment construction (knits and wovens) Experience managing contract sewing and dye vendors (Made in USA preferred) Working knowledge of production cost centers and operational KPIs Comfortable in a deadline-driven, high-volume environment Computer savvy — comfortable working in production systems and reporting tools Experience supporting ERP or production system implementations is a plus High level of collaboration, communication, and problem-solving Calm, accountable leadership style under pressure The Reality (We'll Be Straight With You) This is a high-responsibility production role Multiple vendors, cost centers, and moving priorities are part of the job Peak periods may require longer hours to hit delivery targets Dyeing and finishing add complexity — precision and follow-through matter Success depends on tight coordination across teams and partners If you want a low-variability role, this won't be the right fit. If you like owning production outcomes end-to-end, you'll thrive here. Why You'll Like Working Here Real ownership over Made in USA production execution Strong partnership with Cutting, Planning, and QA leadership Opportunity to improve systems, workflows, and vendor performance Collaborative environment with direct access to decision-makers Stable, year-round production Competitive pay based on experience Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) pparel Manufacturing Production Supervisor
- KPIs (Sewing, Finishing & Garment Dyeing Cost Centers) Production & Delivery Sewing output vs plan (units/day or week) On-time delivery to warehouse (% by style / PO) WIP aging across sewing, dyeing, and finishing Cycle time from cut release → finished goods Quality First-pass yield (sewing, dye, finishing) Rework rate and root-cause tracking QA pass rate at finishing Garment dye shade approval / re-dye rate Cost Center Control Sewing cost per unit vs standard Finishing cost per unit vs standard Garment dyeing cost per unit vs standard Variance to budget by vendor or program Vendor Performance Contract vendor on-time delivery % Capacity utilization vs commitment Vendor quality scorecards Issue resolution turnaround time Flow & Coordination Alignment of sewing start with cut readiness Queue balance between sewing, dyeing, finishing Bottleneck identification and resolution time Systems & Process Accuracy and timeliness of production updates in system ERP / production tracking adoption Forecast vs actual production reporting accuracy Collaboration & Problem Solving Cross-functional issue resolution effectiveness Communication clarity with Cutting, QA, Planning, and Warehouse Proactive risk identification (missed dates, cost overruns)
Job Types:
Full-time, Contract Pay:
$65,000.00
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location:
In person