Ready to Wear Team Leader

Posted Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 23:59

Job Title:
Lockstitch Team Leader

We are currently looking for a Team Leader to oversee our Ready to Wear production area.

This is a full-time, permanent post working 38 hours per week. Monday to Thursday , Friday .

Rate of pay for this role starts from £14 per hour. Higher rate will be considered for the candidate with relevant technical skills and experience.

About the Role:

As a Ready to Wear Team Leader you will be responsible for overseeing the daily workflow within the Ready-to-Wear production area, ensuring orders are prioritised effectively and delivered on time while maintaining the exceptional quality standards expected of Johnstons of Elgin.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, requiring active involvement in garment cutting, machining, production processes, and problem‑solving. The successful candidate will lead by example, support team development, and drive operational efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Production Planning & Workflow

• Coordinate and manage the day-to-day workflow
• Prioritise production orders to meet customer requirements and delivery deadlines
• Monitor work-in-progress and adjust resources to maintain production flow
• Ensure efficient movement of work between cutting, sewing, and QC
• Liaise with planning, quality, and management teams
• Lead, motivate, and support the production team
• Allocate workloads and responsibilities in line with production priorities and individual skill levels
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to team members
• Foster a positive and collaborative working environment
• Promote high levels of employee engagement, accountability, and performance

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a supervisory, team leader, or senior production role
• Understanding of industrial cut, make and sew manufacturing processes
• Excellent organisational and workload planning skills