What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor - Production position at Printful?
Printful is an on-demand printing and fulfillment company that helps people turn their ideas into brands and products. We fulfill and ship custom clothing, accessories, and home & living items for online businesses. Since its founding in 2013, Printful has scaled to a vast team of experts across fulfillment centers worldwide and has become the first company with Latvian roots to reach unicorn status (valued at over $1B).
Working at Printful is exciting and challenging. We try to improve our skills and learn something new every day. We value integrity, initiative, and respectful, transparent relationships that allow us to grow as individuals, teams, and a company.
At Printful, we stand for an inclusive, accepting, and welcoming space for everyone and strive to foster an environment of diversity and a sense of belonging.
Build your career with friendly and passionate people who never forget to have fun along the way.
At Printful, we strive for quality in all we do. That’s why we’re looking for a strong leader to join our team as a Production Supervisor to manage our growing business needs and keep our operations running smoothly.
Your daily tasks will include:
- Maintaining a seamless and effective production flow all while ensuring that our products meet the established quality standards.
- Providing recommendations to the Operations Manager regarding employee schedules to ensure there is adequate staff to meet the current production goals.
- Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and suggesting improvements to meet production needs
- Maximizing individual and team performance by assigning employees to stations based on their skill sets.
- Helping create, document, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Supporting your team with training, mentoring, and development opportunities
- Assisting the Operations Manager in developing the skills and potential of the team members.
- Setting and monitoring production goals and keeping department heads updated on your team’s progress
- Overseeing the efficiency of your team through setting goals and evaluating performance
- Working closely with other teams to oversee production efficiency, reduce costs, ensure a safe work environment, and quickly resolve staff-related issues
- Promoting Printful company culture and values in your team
What you’ll bring:
- 2 years of experience in a manufacturing setting
- Proven leadership experience
- Understanding of quality standards and health & safety (OSHA) regulations
The following experience will be an advantage:
- Experience with the Lean Six Sigma management method or similar
- Detailed knowledge of production improvement standards and measures.
In this role, we’ll expect you to:
- Have the ability to lead and manage others
- Have strong organizational and project management skills
- Have excellent communication skills
- Work well as part of a team
- Be decisive and results-driven
- Have an analytical approach to problem-solving
- Multi-task and manage your time efficiently
What we offer:
- Competitive pay and benefits: health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401k with company match
- Free coffee and snacks
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- A fun and engaging position in a fast-paced environment
Printful is growing. Come grow with us!
If you think you’d excel in this role, send us your resume and a cover letter showing us why you’re the right person for the job!
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Printful provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Printful complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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