Production Assistant

Production Assistant National Safety Apparel - 3.0 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $21 - $22 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Paid jury duty Paid parental leave Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Referral program Paid sick time Qualifications Data integrity assurance Mandarin Spanish Manufacturing management Performance improvement leadership Fashion Design Defect resolution root cause analysis Data validation techniques Operational management Operations coordination Spreadsheets Design of manufacturing processes Cantonese Stitching Mid-level Project management in manufacturing KPI monitoring Industrial sewing machine High school diploma or GED Manufacturing standard operating procedures Manufacturing facility Data integrity and documentation Collaboration with product development teams Supervising experience Product development projects Data management Product management Organizational skills Collaboration with manufacturing teams Industrial research Full Job Description We have one job: To keep American workers safe NSA is looking for self-starters who can help support our mission. Are you ready?

Reports To:

Senior Director of Operations Direct Reports:

N/A FLSA

Status:

Non-Exempt Employment Type:

Full time

Pay:

$21.00-$22.00/hour

Position Overview:

Evaluate and optimize existing manufacturing processes and operations to improve plant efficiency, productivity, quality, and overall performance. Lead the development and implementation of process improvements that enhance operational effectiveness and support business objectives. Manage the garment sample lifecycle and oversee critical production milestones from initial concept through bulk manufacturing, ensuring timely execution, cross-functional coordination, quality standards, and on-time delivery.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct research to develop new and improved processes for manufacturing
• Manage the lifecycle of physical and digital sample processes
• Act as the central liaison between departments - such as Technical Design, Product Management, Supply Chain, and Operations
• Assist in quality control of samples, production, and audits when needed
• Prepare, update, and implement process improvements and changes to meet production specifications
• Provide thorough instructions for the successful implementation of process changes
• Interact with supervisors to resolve root causes of production-related issues
• Ensure data integrity within NSA operation systems
• Educate sewing operators and supervisors on product/design changes
• Develop and track metrics to monitor areas needing improvement
• Communicates findings and proposals to upper management

Non-Essential Job Functions:

Perform other tasks as required by leadership

Qualifications:

• Proficient with industrial sewing machines, with 6+ months of sewing experience
• Ability to work 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday 7:30-4pm
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Studies, or Business is a plus
• Supervisory or manufacturing experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control is a plus
• Well-developed problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and follow through
• Experienced in Microsoft Excel
• Bi-Lingual in Spanish or Cantonese/Mandarin is a plus

Physical Requirements:

Long periods of sitting or standing; walking and observing activities in production areas and able to lift up to 10 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Work in manufacturing plant & warehouse.

Benefits Offered:

Voluntary Medical Medical Care Cost reimbursement program Voluntary HSA Plan Voluntary Dental Voluntary Vision Employer-Paid Short-Term disability Voluntary Long-Term Disability Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Accident Insurance Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance Voluntary Identity theft protection insurance Voluntary Legal insurance 401k with Match 10 Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement PTO Paid Sick Leave Bereavement Paid Leave Jury Duty paid leave Bonus eligible Referral Bonus Program Confidential Employee Relief Fund Annual Flu Shot Clinic Volunteer Opportunities Family Medical Leave Paid Parental Leave program Public Transportation Benefit (Chicago) School Visitation Leave (Chicago) Blood Donation Paid Hours (Chicago)

EEO Statement:

National Safety Apparel provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected group status as defined by law.