Leather Production Lead, Liberty, MO

Leather Production Lead – Jewelry Manufacturing - Full-Time

Location:

Liberty, MO (Headquarters)

Schedule:

Full-Time

Reports To:

Production Coordinator

We’re looking for a Leather Production Lead to take ownership of our leather crafting room. This is a hands‑on, detail‑oriented role ideal for someone who enjoys working with materials, creating something tangible, and keeping a space running like a well‑oiled machine.

You’ll learn and manage the leather cutting, foiling, and painting process, while maintaining tools, dies, and inventory. This position requires someone who is reliable, organized, and enjoys working independently—but can also support and guide others when needed.

This is a hands‑on production role with plenty of room to grow into a craftsperson and leader in the space.

• Learn and execute the full leather preparation process: cutting, foiling, painting
• Maintain inventory of leather, dies, foils, paints, and tools
• Track, clean, and care for leather dies and cutting equipment
• Keep the leather room clean, safe, and well‑organized
• Work independently for much of the day, while helping oversee others in the space
• Uphold quality and consistency standards
• Train and assist team members as needed

• Comfortable using small machines, tools, and learning hands‑on processes
• Detail‑oriented with a love for creating quality, tangible work
• Organized and tidy—takes pride in keeping a workspace running smoothly
• Friendly and approachable with good communication skills
• Calm under pressure and steady in routine
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Enjoys teaching and guiding others as needed
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs and stand for extended periods

• Starting at $18/hour
• A chance to build a hands‑on, creative career
• 50% employee discount on select Nickel & Suede products
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (after eligibility)
• A kind, empowering, and hard‑working team culture

Please email your resume to kilee

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Nickel & Suede is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Nickel & Suede will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.