Production Supervisor Cut and Sew Location: TX-Wylie-75098 Full / Part Time

Benefits 401(k) Company parties Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Cut & Sew Manufacturing • Sewing Quality • Tactical Soft Goods Position Summary AXL is seeking a highly capable, hands-on Production Supervisor with real-world experience in industrial sewn products, sewing quality standards, and daily production coordination. This is not a generic warehouse supervisor or assembly-floor role. Understands industrial sewing and sewn-product construction Has hands-on experience with industrial sewing operations Can identify and correct sewn-product quality issues Can help train and support sewing staff Understands how to maintain consistent quality across multiple operators Has experience coordinating or overseeing home sewers, contractors, or distributed production support Understands tactical nylon products, bags, apparel, soft goods, or military-style sewn equipment The Production Supervisor is responsible for helping AXL maintain strong daily production execution, clear floor communication, WIP visibility, quality follow-through, and production readiness across internal production and distributed sewing operations. This role is designed to bridge the gap between production staff and leadership while helping reduce production bottlenecks, rework, missed handoffs, and owner dependency in daily production operations. This is a hands-on leadership role. The ideal candidate is comfortable: Supporting the production floor Helping solve manufacturing issues Tracking production priorities Training sewing operators Supporting quality inspections Coordinating contractor and home sewer work Escalating production risks early Essential Duties & Responsibilities Daily Production Coordination Help manage daily and weekly production priorities Maintain visibility into: Work-in-progress (WIP) Production status Delays Bottlenecks Material readiness Support communication between: Production Inventory Purchasing Fulfillment Design Leadership Escalate production blockers before they become larger operational issues Sewing Quality & Quality Control Support and reinforce AXL’s sewn-product quality standards Conduct or assist with: Pre-inspection of cut kits In-process inspections Final inspections Identify defects, inconsistencies, workmanship issues, and preventable rework Help ensure products meet AXL’s “Gold Standard” Escalate quality concerns, material issues, or unclear instructions immediately Help improve consistency across all sewing operations Sewing Team Support & Training Help train and support sewing staff and production operators Reinforce proper industrial sewing methods and workflow discipline Assist with improving operator consistency, efficiency, and workmanship Help maintain standards for: Quality Communication Documentation Cleanliness Accountability Support cross-training and skill development where needed Home Sewer & Contractors Manage home sewers and independent contractors Support work allocation based on: Capacity Skill level Product type Production urgency Monitor production progress, turnaround times, and quality consistency Help ensure external sewing resources follow approved standards and production expectations Maintain communication and follow-through with distributed production support Materials, Inventory & Production Readiness Help confirm materials, cut kits, hardware, labels, packaging, and instructions are ready before production begins Flag shortages, missing materials, BOM discrepancies, or readiness gaps earlySupport inventory accuracy and production material organization Assist with production readiness before launches, dealer orders, and high-volume production periods Process Improvement & Documentation Help maintain: SOPs QC standards Production trackers Checklists Workflow documentation Identify recurring production problems and communication gaps Support efforts to reduce tribal knowledge and verbal-only instructions Suggest practical workflow and production improvements Required Qualifications Experience in cut-and-sew manufacturing, apparel, tactical gear, bags, soft goods, or related sewn-product production Hands-on knowledge of industrial sewing operations Strong understanding of sewn-product quality standards and workmanship Experience helping lead, train, or coordinate production employees Ability to identify sewing defects, quality issues, and production inconsistencies Strong communication, organization, and follow-through Comfortable working onsite in Wylie, Texas Comfortable working in a fast-moving small business environment Preferred Qualifications Experience with tactical nylon products, military soft goods, bags, packs, or apparel manufacturing Experience with: WIP tracking Production coordination BOMs Inventory systems Production scheduling support Time studies ERP/MRP systems Experience working with home sewers, contractors, or distributed production operations Tactical, firearms, military, law enforcement, outdoor, or apparel industry familiarity preferred Success Metrics Improved production visibility and communication Reduced rework and preventable sewing defects Improved contractor and home sewer accountability Better production follow-through and WIP visibility Improved production readiness and fewer material-related delays Reduced owner dependency for daily production coordination Compensation Expected compensation range (Depending on experience and capability): Base plus performance incentive bonuses Hiring Company Description AXL designs and manufactures high-performance upgrades and stand-alone products for Military and Law Enforcement for use with gear made by Crye Precision®, Spiritus Systems, FirstSpear®, Velocity Systems, Mayflower, S&S Precision, Ferro Concepts, LBT (London Bridge Traders), Eagle Industries, and other respected Military and Law Enforcement gear brands. 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