Soft Goods Operations Lead

About Adventurer Manufacturing:

Since 1969, we've been more than just a manufacturer; we're passionate adventurers who live the outdoor lifestyle. What began as a team of five with a dream has grown into a dynamic team of over 140, all driven by excellence and a love for a challenging adventure. We don’t just build campers; we craft experiences. Rooted in our history and learnings, we're pioneering a new direction focused on simplifying the customer experience to maximize their experience outdoors. Simple isn’t easy—it pushes us to think creatively and find solutions beyond conventional bounds. If you thrive on complex challenges and aren’t afraid to tackle the toughest routes, we'd love to hear from you.

Overview:

As we take our business into the future, we are focused on sharing our proud story. Building sustainable relationships based on trust and the spirit of adventure with customers and team members alike is key to creating a lasting impression for all who join us on this adventure.

On this journey, we have identified an opening within our Production team to add a team member who has strong attention to quality and detail.

The Production Sewing Lead will be responsible for sewing and assembling the soft-wall component for our pop-up product line. This is a hands-on role that will be responsible for the output of our soft goods production work cell and will lead the growing soft goods team.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Sewing Lead responsibilities include:

• Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and support to sewing and assembly team members.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and a positive production culture.
• Leads by example in quality, efficiency, reliability, and professionalism
• Sew and assemble soft goods according to established construction methods
• Supervise other sewers and assembly technicians
• Set workflows working with production manager to ensure timely production.
• Follow work instructions, tech packs, videos templates, and quality standards
• Inspect your own work for accuracy, consistency, and workmanship
• Help maintain an organized, clean, and efficient production space
• Work with the team to solve problems and improve workflow where appropriate
• Handle materials, components, and finished goods with care
• Support other areas of production as needed, including cutting, prep, kitting, finishing, and packaging
• Contribute to a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sewing and assembling soft goods
• Communicates clearly and delivers their own news first
• Ability to stay on task in a busy production environment
• Self-managed and productive without constant supervision
• Ability to stay focused and maintain quality while working under deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to stay organized, focused, and productive through hands-on shop work
• Willingness to accept coaching, apply feedback, and improve steadily

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to sit for long periods while performing sewing and production work
• Must be able to perform repetitive hand and arm motions
• Must be able to work with materials and products safely and carefully in a hands-on shop environment

Starting at $23-$27/hr DOE