Manufacturing Lead, POC (Sublimation Cloth)

Position Summary

As a Manufacturing Lead - POC (Sublimation Cloth), you play a crucial role as a lead figure within the department, bridging communication between Supervisors, upper management, and production associates. Operating in a fast-paced production environment, you will help coordinate daily workflow, ensure product quality, meet customer specifications, and achieve department productivity goals. In addition to providing hands-on direction to associates, you will train and support new team members, monitor production flow, troubleshoot minor production issues, and occasionally step in for Assistant Supervisors and Supervisors as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead daily workflow within the Sublimation Cloth department to ensure production goals, quality standards, and customer expectations are consistently met.
• Train, coach, and support team members on department processes, equipment operation, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Prepare, organize, and distribute materials to ensure production lines remain supplied and operating efficiently.
• Operate and learn department-specific sublimation printers, heat press equipment, and other production machinery.
• Monitor print quality, color consistency, image placement, and finished products to ensure accuracy and minimize waste.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment and production issues, escalating concerns to leadership when necessary.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment while ensuring equipment and workstations are production-ready.
• Communicate workflow updates, production priorities, and quality concerns with Supervisors and other departments.
• Aid with inventory control, material movement, and department organization as needed.
• Adapt to changing production priorities while maintaining efficiency, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Support department performance by promoting teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.