Production Department Lead (Swing Shift)

Description

Richardson Sports is a leading name in the team headwear industry, providing a comprehensive range of high-quality caps to thousands of accounts globally. As a vertically integrated design and manufacturing company, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver custom and stock headwear for team, corporate, collegiate, and golf markets.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage and assign production work orders based on priority, ship dates, and shipping methods to maximize efficiency.
• Operate and maintain industrial machinery, including multi-head embroidery and sewing machines, to apply patches and decorations to caps.
• Monitor machine performance and escalate technical issues promptly to reduce downtime.
• Oversee and participate in quality control inspections to ensure all finished products meet company standards.
• Monitor quality outputs and assist in identifying opportunities to reduce spoilage and improve overall efficiency.
• Enforce and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in compliance with workplace safety regulations.
• Track material inventory within the department, communicating needs and discrepancies as they arise.
• Utilize software tools, including Microsoft Excel and Word, for administrative and reporting tasks.
• Support the Department Supervisor with training, coaching, and providing direction to team members as needed.
  
  

Requirements

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a production or manufacturing leadership role is preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, with a team-focused mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and other relevant administrative tools.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety protocols and procedures.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift in a fast-paced production environment.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Light physical effort required. Continuous mental and visual attention required
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour PLUS a $1 differential for swing shift.

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 3:20-2:00am

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.