JOB DETAILS

Making Supervisor

CompanyThe Jay Group LTD
LocationWynne
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 15, 2026
About The Company
The Jay Group is one of the largest, privately held, wholesalers of discount footwear in the world. We purchase returns, closeouts, cancellations, factory defectives, stock-lots, liquidation, and all types of footwear from leading retailers, factories, and manufacturers on an international basis. We sell our product to international, value driven markets, around the world with distribution in over 36 countries. We continue to be the leading global footwear supplier of store returns and discount footwear. With over 70 years of experience in the footwear industry and one of the largest on-hand inventories in the world, The Jay Group stocks over 2 million units and distributes footwear in emerging markets in Africa, Central and South America.
About the Role

Description

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.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications

  • Five or more years in footwear finishing, hands-on capable on edge trim and finish application.
  • Color judgment. Able to match and to reject a mismatched pair by eye against a standard.
  • Able to set and maintain trimming and finishing equipment.

Physical requirements and work environment

This position works on the production floor. Standing for the full shift on a concrete floor. Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds; frequent lifting up to 20 pounds. Repetitive use of hands, wrists and arms. Exposure to leather dust, adhesive vapor and machine noise. Hearing protection, eye protection and steel-toe footwear are required. Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified individuals with disabilities. This position involves routine exposure to adhesives, solvents and finishing chemicals. Respirator fit-testing and chemical-handling training are provided and required.


How performance is measured

Pairs finished per shift. Cosmetic first-pass quality. Color or trim mismatches reaching Packing

Key Skills
Footwear FinishingEdge TrimmingCosmetic InspectionColor JudgmentEquipment MaintenanceStaff TrainingQuality ControlHeel Attachment
Categories
ManufacturingManagement & LeadershipTrades
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Oversee the final appearance of boots, including heel attachment, edge trimming, and cosmetic inspections. Manage the finish sample library and train finishers to ensure consistency across production lots.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
72
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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