GINGER HOLLOWAY

Warp Room

• Set up creel to the warp order.
• run the warp mill to complete the order.
• Keep records of butterflies within the order for the knitting operators.
• Help co-workers with any issues they may have.
• Creel setting when needed.
• Train new employees.

Knitting

• Run all simplex and raschel machines.
• Inspect fabric while machine is in production for defects, broken needles, broken guides.
• Maintained records of production runs and quality assurance checks.
• Monitored machines throughout shift to ensure smooth operation with minimal downtime.
• Tended to multiple machines at once, monitoring operations and adjusting settings to maintain production levels.
• Thread simplex and raschel machines.
• Inspected final products to verify conformance with specifications and assign grades.

Looms

• Set up looms to the customer's specifications and warping instructions.
• Inspected warp threads for defects, breakages or other issues.
• Adjusted beam tensions, thread guides, end stops, cloth take-up rollers, and other components as needed.
• Examined fabrics for flaws during weaving process and made necessary adjustments accordingly.
• Assisted colleagues in winding bobbins when required.
• Carried out pre-start safety checks before beginning any task.
• Cleaned and lubricated machines using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags and grease guns.
• Placed bobbins on spindles and inserted spindles into bobbin-winding machines.
• Replenished supplies with full packages to keep production moving smoothly.
• Studied guides, samples and specification sheets to identify and implement correct machine setup plans.
• Documented production data in daily logs and discussed levels with supervisor to optimize approaches.

Sectional Warp Mill

• Load creel to warp order
• Input the specs into the warp mill computer.
• Run the sectional warp mill from beginning to end.

• Head Cashier
• Produce Department Manager
• Ordered new produce
• Opened and closed the store in office.
• Balanced the money in the safe and on the computer software, including tills from the cashiers.
• Got deposits ready for the bank, and maintaining the correct amount of money kept in the safe for the next business day.
• Inspected the deliveries before paying for the products.
• Made work schedule for employees.
• Made sales ad for the week, got them ready to print and ready for post office.
• Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Coached, mentored and trained team members.
• Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
• Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
• Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
• Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
• Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
• Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
• Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
• Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.

• Operated industrial sewing machines to assemble products according to specifications.
• Performed pre-operation inspections on all machinery before use.
• Cut fabric pieces with scissors, knives, or other cutting tools.
• Inspected finished garments for defects and conformance to customer standards.
• Monitored thread tension and stitch length during the sewing process.
• Aligned fabrics accurately prior to sewing start up in order to ensure a consistent product finish.
• Adhered strictly to safety regulations while operating machinery and handling materials.
• Collaborated with coworkers in order to coordinate workflow between departments.
• Kept work areas clean and organized at all times.
• Placed thread spools on spindles, inserted bobbins and threaded ends through machine guides.
• Matched cloth pieces in correct sequences prior to sewing and verified correct dye lots and patterns.

Training Employees

• Train new sewing employees.
• Provided feedback on employee performance based on observed results during training sessions.
• Documented all training activities including attendance records, feedback forms, surveys.
• Adapted teaching methods according to the needs of individual learners or groups.
• Maintained up-to-date records of trainee progress and provided regular updates to management team.
• Kept inventory of training supplies and materials and submitted purchase requests to maintain adequate inventory.