Alphapointe · 1 month ago
Director, Sewing Operations
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveAlphapointe is a non-profit agency dedicated to empowering people with vision loss. The Director of Sewing Operations leads sewing production and quality control across three facilities, ensuring compliance with standards and managing production schedules while overseeing diverse teams.
Janitorial ServiceManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Lead 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
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
Qualification
Required
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; ability to lift up to 60 pounds
Adaptable, open to learning advanced sewing techniques, and aligned with the organization's mission
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision and life insurance
Short and long term disability
PTO
Paid holidays
Flexible spending options
Generous 401(k)
Company
Alphapointe
Alphapointe provides plastics molding, office products, janitorial, sewing, retail and contract management services.
Founded in 1911
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Reinhard Mabry
President & CEO
Jeff McHenry
CFO
Recent News
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