Production Lead

About the role

Goodson is a Louisville-based clothing and promotional products company that helps businesses, colleges & universities, nonprofits, and organizations bring their brands to life through custom products. As we continue to grow, we’re expanding our in-house decoration capabilities and looking for someone who wants to help build a scalable, high-quality production operation.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day production across all in-house decoration methods
• Run production across embroidery, heat transfers, hat press/appliqués, and fulfillment needs
• Prioritize jobs and manage workflow to hit deadlines and prevent bottlenecks
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and organization to minimize downtime
• Troubleshoot production issues and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
• Catch and correct issues early to uphold quality standards
• Cookordination production priorities with Sales and Customer Success
• Help improve production systems, efficiency, and consistency over time

Requirements

• Strong ownership mindset — you’ll own this area of the business
• Ability to prioritize and problem-solve in real time
• Attention to detail and pride in the finished product
• Willingness to learn the craft and continuously improve
• Clear, proactive communication when issues arise
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with production equipment
• Reliability and accountability
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Experience in embroidery, apparel decoration, print production, manufacturing, fulfillment, machine operation, or other hands-on production environments is preferred but not required for the right candidate
• We're willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates strong ownership, attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn

Skills

• Strong ownership mindset
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Clear communication
• Mechanical aptitude
• Reliability
• Organization skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay at $20 per hour
• Opportunity to learn and grow within a dynamic company
• Collaborative team environment
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development opportunities

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate production needs.

Pay

$20 per hour