Making Supervisor

Position summary

Own finished appearance. Run heel attach, edge trim, sealing, inking and the final cosmetic inspection so that the boot leaving Making matches the sample.

Essential functions

• Set and hold the edge trim profile to the sample. A trim line that drifts across a lot ships an inconsistent lot.
• Supervise heel nailing and attach. Verify holding strength and seat.
• Control sealer, ink, stain and finish application for color match across the pair and across the lot.
• Run the final cosmetic inspection gate before Packing.
• Maintain the finish sample library and the approved color standards by brand and by style.
• Train and certify finishers. Maintain the department skill matrix.