What are the responsibilities and job description for the Main Embroidery Dept. Lead (SWING SHIFT) position at Richardson Sports Inc?
Description:
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 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.
