Ready to Wear Team Leader

Job Title:Lockstitch Team LeaderResponsible to:Shift Leader - LockstitchWe are currently looking for a Team Leader to oversee our Ready to Wear production is a full-time permanent post working 38 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 0700-1600 Friday 0700-1100. Rate of pay for this role starts from 14 per hour. Higher rate will be considered for the candidate with relevant technical skills and experience. About the Role: As a Ready to Wear Team Leader you will be responsible for overseeing the daily workflow within the Ready-to-Wear production area ensuring orders are prioritised effectively and delivered on time while maintaining the exceptional quality standards expected of Johnstons of is a hands-on leadership role requiring active involvement in garment cutting machining production processes and problem-solving. The successful candidate will lead by example support team development and drive operational efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of key responsibilities will include:Production Planning & Workflow Coordinate and manage the day-to-day workflowPrioritise production orders to meet customer requirements and delivery deadlinesMonitor work-in-progress and adjust resources to maintain production flowEnsure efficient movement of work between cutting sewing and QCLiaise with planning quality and management teamsLead motivate and support the production teamAllocate workloads and responsibilities in line with production priorities and individual skill levelsProvide training coaching and mentoring to team membersFoster a positive and collaborative working environmentPromote high levels of employee engagement accountability and performanceSkills & ExperienceProven experience in a supervisory team leader or senior production roleUnderstanding of industrial cut make and sew manufacturing processesExcellent organisational and workload planning skillsAbility to prioritise multiple orders and deadlines effectivelyStrong problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesExcellent communication and team leadership skillsAbout YouAs a successful team leader you will have:Willingness to learn and grow within their roleConfident communicator verbally and writtenStrong leadership and team building skillsAble to work independently and be able to take the initiative in problem solvingStrong organisational and time management skills and with ability to prioritise a busy workloadA sense of ownership caring about doing a good job and helping others to do the sameAn understanding of how your department contributes to the wider businessDesirable experience: Previous leadership experience and/or experience in Lockstitch textiles or a similar production environment would be a huge advantageAbout UsFounded in 1797 Johnstons of Elgin is an innovative luxury clothing brand celebrating 225 years of experience in working with the worlds finest fibres. Across three centuries our family-owned company has carefully sources cashmere and fine woollen fibres from around the world applying the latest technology and highest quality craft expertise in our very own vertical Scottish mills. Employing over 1000 staff our valued employees and communities are at the heart of everything we do producing unique high-quality designs that are made to last. Our brand is focused on sustainability working with natural renewable and biodegradable fibres and we are committed to maintaining a minimal environmental of Elgin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer wholeheartedly supporting the principles of equality and diversity to build an inclusive workforce. Our aim is to embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do to create an environment where our employees feel safe to be their whole authentic self without having to downplay or change parts of their identity. We celebrate diversity in all its forms which goes beyond those characteristics protected by law to include everything that makes us unique from our backgrounds and experiences to our personalities and ways of endeavour to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and encourage any candidate who requires assistance to contact us meet every requirement Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement or qualification. At Johnstons of Elgin we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if you are excited about this role but think your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other note all applicants must be able to provide evidence of their right to remain and take up paid employment in country job is based.