Production Department Lead

INTERNAL OPPORTUNITY! 

Are you ready to take the next step and grow your career with Richardson? We’re excited to announce an internal opportunity for a Production Lead on Swing Shift! Monday - Thursday 3:30pm-2:00am.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is ready to take on additional responsibility, develop their leadership skills, and play a larger role in supporting the success of the team. As a Product Lead, you’ll help keep daily operations running smoothly, support and guide team members, and work closely with leadership to meet production goals.

If you’re dependable, team-oriented, and interested in growing into a leadership role, we encourage you to apply!

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.