PINGREE Mfg 

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PINGREE Manufacturing L3C 
DETROIT 

Master Leather Crafter & Production Supervisor

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Job Description

 

The Master craftsperson joining the Pingree Mfg team(The new name we're rolling out for Boots on the Ground) will be someone with skills in pattern making, industrial sewing, and small-scale production. The crafter will be equipped to lead and develop our team of novice leather manufacturing artisans and artisan sewers as we create world-class footwear & accessories from reclaimed materials made in the USA including leather from the auto industry and military-grade rubber.

 

General duties and responsibilities:

• Creates master pattern of shoe upper design cuts pattern into individual parts preparatory to making template

• Helps compile manufacturing data from design specifications

• May prepare pattern template.

• Maintains adequate staffing levels by assessing, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities within the assigned group.

• Maintains work-flow by monitoring steps of the process; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; identifying cost reductions opportunities; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within the assigned group.

• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results, etc.

• Maintains quality by establishing and enforcing organization standards.

• Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs.

• Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, recordkeeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements; implementing changes.

• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.

 

Skills and Qualifications:

• Pattern making experience

• Ability to operate production machinery

• Strong supervisory abilities

• Solid decision making skills

• Coaching

• Managing Processes

• Tracking Budget Expenses

• Production Planning

• Controls and Instrumentation

• Dealing with Complexity

 

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• 10+ years working with leather(boot and apparel/accessories applications preferred)

• At least 5 years of recent experience working as a production supervisor in a manufacturing facility.

• Sound knowledge of manufacturing and testing of leather goods

• Experience working with footwear is preferred

 

Compensation:

Competitve base pay + overtime, an equity stake in this start-up, profit sharing, and quarterly performance based bonuses.

 

Benefits:

We want our employees to come to work knowing they have a great support structure behind them. That’s why Pingree Mfg has developed a competitive total rewards program for employees that promotes personal health, assists employees in maintaining a healthy balance between work and life and meets the diverse personal and professional needs of Pingree Mfg employees and their families. Benefits include:

 

• Profit sharing

• Bonuses

• Equity ownership stake in the company within first 3 months of employment

• Opportunity for in-house funding for creative side-projects

• Service opportunities

• Competitive wages and high earning potential

• Paid vacation (after 1 year) & holidays

• Employee discounts and wellness programs

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Pingre Mfg offers an entirely unique work experience because no matter what your title is, you’ll play a part in contributing to the development, manufacturing and marketing of some of the most innovative and forward thinking boots and apparel in the world. Pingree Mfg is an exciting place to work, and we rise above our competition with our workers 1st attitude and commitment to community. We’re constantly on the lookout for individuals who share our beliefs -- motivated, mission driven individuals who can lead by example and inspire others to greatness.  Come join a team where we not only pay a living wage but everyday strive to reimagine what it means to wage a living!

 

Note: Pingree Mfg. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) with a strong commitment to a diverse workforce. We celebrate all abilities, beliefs, and backgrounds. We strive to recruit, develop and retain top candidates by providing an engaging culture, competitive compensation, fun work environment, and mission 1st attitude that focuses on developing each of our employees to be the best version of themselves. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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INTERESTED APPLICANTS:​ Email ​info@DetroitBoots.com​ and include a copy of your resume and a cover letter telling us why you’d like to work with us.