Why join us?
If you're looking for a fulfilling manufacturing career, you've come to the right place. At Geiger, we're searching for dedicated manufacturing talent to support our business growth. We offer a competitive hourly wage, generous benefits that start on your first day, and endless possibilities for career growth. Connect with our hiring team today to learn more.
Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Geiger means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Geiger to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Sewing Production Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a continuous flow of work from the Cutting Department to the Sewing Department. This position organizes, stages, tracks, and delivers cut fabric, components, and production orders to sewing operators so production schedules are met efficiently and accurately.
The Sewing Production Coordinator helps maintain workflow between departments by monitoring production priorities, communicating material needs, and ensuring sewing teams have the correct materials available at the right time. This role supports quality, productivity, and on-time delivery goals while following company safety and operational standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Coordinate the movement of cut fabric, components, and work orders from the Cutting Department to the Sewing Department.
Ensure sewing operators receive the correct materials and production orders according to production schedules and priorities.
Organize and stage materials to support efficient workflow and minimize downtime.
Verify materials are complete, accurate, and properly identified before delivery to production.
Monitor work-in-process inventory and communicate shortages, discrepancies, or production concerns to appropriate personnel.
Assist in maintaining production flow to support daily output and customer delivery requirements.
Track and move materials throughout the manufacturing facility as needed.
Safely transport materials, fabric bundles, components, and finished work between departments.
Maintain accurate identification and tracking of materials and production orders.
Follow inventory control and material handling procedures.
Maintain organized work areas and staging locations.
Work closely with Cutting, Sewing, Quality, and Production teams to meet operational goals.
Communicate production priorities and material needs effectively.
Assist with cross-training and support other departments as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support business objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
One of the following is required: (1) High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example), (2) work experience which
demonstrates performance competency
Skills and Abilities
Basic math skills, including counting, addition, subtraction, and quantity verification.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to accurately identify, sort, and track materials and production orders.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and adjust to changing production requirements.
Ability to follow standard work instructions and safety procedures.
Demonstrated reliability and dependability.
Basic computer or production tracking system experience preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsRegularly required to stand and walk throughout the shift.
Frequently required to use hands to handle, grasp, reach, and move materials.
Regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds.
Frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to push, pull, carry, and transport materials throughout the facility.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to communicate effectively and hear with or without corrective devices.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [email protected].
