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Factory Floor Supervisor (Sewing Operations) | Garment Manufacturing Factory (Bilingual Mandarin/Cantonese) Markham, ON | On-site | Full-Time Manufacturing Operations Leadership | CAD 65,000+ (based on experience) We are seeking an experienced Garment Manufacturing Factory Floor Supervisor to lead production operations within a high-volume apparel manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing factory floor execution, optimizing production flow, and maintaining strict quality standards across garment manufacturing lines. The successful candidate will bring deep technical knowledge of garment construction, strong line-balancing expertise, and proven leadership experience managing sewing production teams. About Us At LeadOn Business Consulting, we specialize in connecting exceptional talent with high-growth organizations across Canada . We partner with companies that value integrity, innovation, and long-term success. Our goal is to match experienced professionals with opportunities where they can lead, contribute meaningful expertise, and drive measurable operational impact. About Our Partner Our client is a growing garment manufacturing facility in the Greater Toronto Area specializing in high-quality outerwear and technical apparel production. The organization operates a structured manufacturing environment focused on: Strong quality control standards Skilled sewing operations Continuous improvement across factory operations The team values technical mastery, disciplined floor management, and strong leadership presence. The Role The Factory Floor Supervisor will oversee daily garment production across sewing lines, ensuring efficient workflow from raw material intake to finished product output . This role requires a leader who can manage sewing operators, balance production lines, maintain quality standards, and troubleshoot operational bottlenecks in real time. You will be responsible for coordinating more than 30 sewing machine operators , maintaining production targets, and ensuring the factory floor operates with efficiency, discipline, and consistency. Core Responsibilities Oversee daily garment production across sewing lines Supervise and coordinate 30+ sewing machine operators Ensure efficient workflow from raw material intake to finished goods 2. Technical Garment Construction Expertise Maintain deep understanding of garment construction processes including: Pockets, plackets, zippers, facings, trims, hoods, and insulation handling Order of operations across sewing stations Critical garment quality checkpoints Piece-work production systems Supervisors must be able to demonstrate sewing operations and support operators when needed. 3. Line Balancing & Production Setup Break down garment styles into operational steps Estimate SMV (Standard Minute Value) for production planning Assign operators to appropriate stations Balance production lines to achieve target output levels 4. Training & Workforce Development Train new sewing operators on production operations Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting Coach operators to improve efficiency and consistency Maintain discipline and morale across the production team 5. Output & Quality Control Monitor and manage daily production performance including: Hourly output tracking Identifying and resolving production bottlenecks Ensuring garments meet required quality specifications Reporting defects and implementing corrective actions 6. Factory Performance Monitoring Maintain awareness of key production metrics including: Rework levels Attendance and workforce reliability Line downtime and production interruptions What You Bring Experience 10+ years of experience in garment or textile manufacturing 510 years of hands-on sewing production experience 10+ years in team leadership or factory supervision Experience managing high-volume sewing production teams Technical Expertise Experience with multiple sewing operations including: Single-needle Double-needle Bartack Binding Quilting Seam sealing Experience with outerwear or technical garments (parkas, insulated garments) is highly preferred. Familiarity with production standards used by technical outerwear brands is considered a strong asset. Skills Advanced knowledge of garment construction and sewing operations Line balancing and production planning Quality control and defect identification Team leadership and operator training Production reporting and basic computer literacy Language Strong communication skills with factory floor staff Location: Markham, ON (On-site) Employment Type: Full-time Compensation: From CAD 65,000+ per year , depending on experience Benefits may include: Extended health care On-site parking How to Apply If you have strong experience in garment manufacturing supervision and technical sewing production , we encourage you to apply. Please submit: Your resume (PDF preferred) A brief note outlining your relevant manufacturing leadership experience Applications can be submitted through the job platform where this posting appears or directly to LeadOn Business Consulting . Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the process. #J-18808-Ljbffr