Operations and Logistics Lead

Turn90 is seeking a hands-on leader that is solutions-oriented and eager to operate efficiently and effectively!

About Turn90: Turn90 is a nonprofit social enterprise that combines job training, behavioral support, and real-world work experience to create a pathway to success after prison. Our screen printing shop in Columbia is one of three production locations operating as a full scale business. Through our businesses, we provide real-world employment opportunities and skills development for formerly incarcerated individuals, helping to reduce recidivism and support successful reentry into the community.

This role is part of our operations team and directly impacts product delivery, customer satisfaction, and our mission to reduce recidivism through employment.

Position Overview: We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, logistics-heavy environment and knows how to run a tight operation. You’ll manage the daily and weekly production calendar, coordinate goods movement, order and track supplies, and lead a small team. All while making sure every system in the shop runs the way it’s supposed to.

This is a hands-on, shop-level role. You’ll be fully responsible for the scheduling, materials, workflow, and performance of our Columbia print shop. You’ll also serve as a mentor and trainer to production staff, warehouse workers, and Team Leads, bringing a steady leadership presence and a deep understanding of how the shop should function.

We don’t need you to be a print expert but you must fully own the operational systems that make great production possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Operations: Oversee the daily operations of our screen-printing businesses. Ensure that all processes, from production to order fulfillment, run smoothly and efficiently with a safety first attitude and a high degree of consistency.
• Production Calendar Management: Schedule all orders and make sure they’re planned for timely completion and delivery. Anticipate conflicts and adjust proactively.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards of quality for all services, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Inventory & Ordering: Monitor materials (e.g., ink, garments, supplies). Place accurate orders with vendors, confirm deliveries, and troubleshoot delays.
• Vendor Relationships: Maintain communication with key suppliers and ensure smooth flow of goods in and out of the shop.
• Team Supervision: Lead and support a growing team, including production staff, warehouse workers, and Team Leads. Set clear expectations, mentor with empathy, and promote accountability.
• Process Ownership: Become the expert on print shop systems and SOPs. Maintain, enforce, and continuously improve those systems to ensure consistency, productivity, and quality.
• Transport Coordination: Prepare and manage weekly shipments to/from Charleston and Spartanburg. Understand the full delivery cycle and plan backwards from due dates.
• Job Prioritization: Identify rush or high-risk jobs. Coordinate with the team to ensure equipment, staff, and timing align for success.
• Communication: Keep the full team updated daily. Flag issues before they escalate. Ensure all moving parts are in sync.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, including sales and social services, to ensure business objectives align with Turn90's mission of creating employment opportunities and reducing recidivism.
• Compliance: Ensure that all operational practices comply with safety standards and labor regulations.

What You’ll Be Supported On

• Trainee Coaching: You will be supported by the site director and training team when it comes to mentorship of program participants.
• Print Execution: You are not expected to operate presses, but should know how the work flows and step in as needed.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• You manage systems with confidence: calendars, workflows, inventory, and people.
• You keep track of details and don’t drop the ball.
• You can juggle timelines, staff, and vendor logistics even when things shift.
• You coach with clarity and consistency, and hold a team to high standards.
• You communicate early and clearly—especially when things aren’t going as planned.
• You like structure, work well under pressure, and care about getting it right.

Must-Have Skills and Experience

• Experience managing production, scheduling, or logistics in a fast-moving environment
• Strong team leadership and coordination instincts. Acts with compassion and empathy
• Proven ability to manage systems, workflows, and supplies
• Tech-savvy (spreadsheets, scheduling tools, task tracking)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; Lead with solutions
• Desire to be a patient mentor, demonstrating expertise and integrity in an unconventional work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Full-time, on-site availability during business hours

Nice to Have

• Experience in a print shop, light manufacturing, or fulfillment environment
• Familiarity with production software or CRM tools
• Background working in or alongside social enterprise or workforce development

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and interest in the position to hiring@turnniney.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $68,000