Sewing Lead

Position Title: Sewing Lead Location: Los Angeles Type: Full-Time Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. About this role The Sewing Lead supports Outdoor Research's domestic manufacturing operations by coordinating sewing department workflow, providing technical guidance, training, making samples, and promoting quality, safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement. This position also serves as a key point of communication with overseas manufacturing partners in Asia regarding production processes, quality, and operational needs. Bilingual proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) is preferred. What you will do Provide training, guidance, and technical support to sewing operators to ensure production, quality, and safety standards are met. Assist with sample making and product development. Assist with coordinating workflow and distributing work assignments to support production schedules, maintain efficient work‑in‑progress levels, and minimize production delays. Communicate production concerns and staffing needs to the Director of Manufacturing. Support employee onboarding with HR, training, and cross‑training efforts. Conduct and document training on sewing machines, equipment, and manufacturing processes to promote employee skill development and operational flexibility. Monitor production output, quality, and process efficiency. Identify opportunities for process improvements and communicate recommendations to management. Promote a safe working environment by ensuring employees use required personal protective equipment, follow safety procedures, identify unsafe conditions, and report concerns to management. Assist with inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of sewing equipment. Coordinate repair needs, track equipment issues, and support preventative maintenance to minimize downtime. Serve as a resource for sewing operators and collaborate with the Director of Manufacturing, Planning Team, Cutting Department, and other production support teams to ensure smooth daily operations. Communicate with overseas manufacturing partners in Asia regarding production processes, technical specifications, quality concerns, and operational updates. Position Requirements What you should bring to the table Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in sewing. 3 years of sewing floor support preferred. Bilingual proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) preferred. Experience with textiles and the textile industry. Experience in a growing business. Experience in the Outdoor Industry (not required). What do we bring to the table? 11 paid holidays each year and 3 floating holidays. PTO. Paid volunteer time. Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans. 401K with discretionary company match. Ron Gregg Outdoor Benefit. Product discounts. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement OR is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in an unlawful manner. Employment‑related decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or military status, genetic information, political ideology or other applicable protected class status. All employment decisions are based upon the qualifications of the individual and the job requirements. This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr