Lockstitch Team Leader

About the Role

Reporting to the Lockstitch Shift Leader, the role is a “hands on” working position which includes undertaking duties relating to all aspects of Lockstitch whilst ensuring –

• The production plan is executed and work is prioritised and balanced amongst team members;
• The highest possible quality standards are maintained;
• Lockstitch steps are accurately posted and problem solving/staff training is undertaken as required on Jomar;
• Staff comply with basic work rules, standard operating procedures and risk assessments;
• Training needs are assessed and met and the skills matrix is updated regularly;
• TMS is updated on a daily basis and return to work interviews are undertaken as required;
• Process improvement ideas are actively identified and proposed to the Supervisor.

This is a full time, permanent post working Monday to Thursday 0700-1600 and Friday 0700-1100 equating to 38 hours per week.

Rate of pay is starting from £13.64 per hour, dependant on experience.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Hands on experience working in lockstitch, or a similar department, with our luxury products
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work with and lead a team effectively
• Willingness to learn and grow within their role
• High attention to detail
• Good colour vision
• Ability to meet deadlines

About Us

Founded in 1797, Johnstons of Elgin is an innovative, luxury clothing brand celebrating 225 years of experience in working with the world’s finest fibres. Across three centuries, our family-owned company has carefully sources cashmere and fine woollen fibres from around the world, applying the latest technology and highest quality craft expertise in our very own vertical Scottish mills. Employing over 1,000 staff, our valued employees and communities are at the heart of everything we do, producing unique, high-quality designs that are made to last. Our brand is focused on sustainability, working with natural, renewable, and biodegradable fibres and we are committed to maintaining a minimal environmental footprint.

Johnstons of Elgin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer wholeheartedly supporting the principles of equality and diversity to build an inclusive workforce. Our aim is to embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do to create an environment where our employees feel safe to be their whole authentic self without having to downplay or change parts of their identity. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, which goes beyond those characteristics protected by law to include everything that makes us unique, from our backgrounds and experiences to our personalities and ways of thinking.

We endeavour to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and encourage any candidate who requires assistance to contact us at hr@johnstonsofelgin.com.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement or qualification. At Johnstons of Elgin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but think your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Please note all applicants must be able to provide evidence of their right to remain and take up paid employment in country job is based.

Closing date: Friday 4^th April 2025