Production Operator Trainer (Sewing Facility) - Des Moines, IA

Company : Lakeland Industries

Job Description - Production Operator Trainer (Sewing Facility) - Des Moines, IA

Position Summary
Veridian Fire Protective Gear is seeking a skilled Production Operator Trainer to support our Des Moines manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for training and developing sewing operators, supporting production as needed, and ensuring consistent quality standards across glove and garment manufacturing operations.
The ideal candidate will have strong industrial sewing experience with the ability to effectively train, coach, and develop others at varying skill levels. Prior experience in a leadership or production support role is preferred. This is a hands-on role requiring active participation on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

Perform new hire facility introduction including the location of exits, emergency plans and equipment, and completion of safety videos
Train and coach sewing operators at varying skill levels, adapting methods to different learning styles and skill gaps, to improve performance, consistency, and efficiency
Monitor trainee progress and adjust training approach as needed
Maintain operator training records
Assist with introducing new products or changes to existing processes
Train and support quality inspectors on proper techniques
Assist in developing and improving structured training processes and materials
Perform occasional quality checks on finished products
Help identify and address basic production or quality issues
Support and reinforce safe work practices throughout training and production activities
• Support production by sewing on the line as needed, contributing to overall team output when training activities are complete and training records are current
Other duties as assigned to support production and training needs

Qualifications
Additional Requirements:

Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Leadership, training, or supervisory experience preferred
Experience developing structured training with skill progression and pacing
Proven ability to train or mentor others, including breaking down tasks, demonstrating techniques, and providing constructive feedback
Ability to identify skill gaps and adjust training methods accordingly
Strong attention to detail and quality
Ability to work with employees at varying skill levels in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively communicate and train across language barriers
Prior experience successfully training or onboarding employees is strongly preferred

Industrial Sewing Equipment Experience:

Single Needle Lockstitch
Double Needle Lockstitch
Zig Zag Lockstitch
Overlock (Serger)
Bar Tacker

Sewing Skills:

General seaming (single needle stitch)
Sewing straight lines and curves
Edge stitching and topstitching
Zigzag stitching on elastic
Binding
Double needle stitching
Bar tacking
Backstitching (2–3 stitches)

Benefits

401(k) with company match
Health Insurance
Vision and Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid time off
Company Holidays

Inclusion in Production Based Incentive Bonuses

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Production Operator Trainer (Sewing Facility) - Des Moines, IA

Job Description - Production Operator Trainer (Sewing Facility) - Des Moines, IA

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