Embroidery Production Lead

Job Title: Embroidery Production Lead

Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Embroidery Production Lead to oversee daily embroidery production operations in a high-volume apparel manufacturing environment. This individual will coordinate production schedules, lead embroidery machine operators, maintain quality standards, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure orders are completed efficiently and on time. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, hands-on embroidery production experience, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily embroidery production activities.

• Coordinate production schedules to meet customer deadlines.

• Assign work to embroidery machine operators and monitor workflow.

• Ensure efficient utilization of embroidery machines, materials, and labor.

• Monitor product quality throughout the production process.

• Troubleshoot embroidery machine issues, design problems, and production challenges.

• Maintain production standards, efficiency, and quality expectations.

• Collaborate with production, fulfillment, and other departments to ensure timely order completion.

• Train, mentor, and support embroidery operators and new team members.

• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and quality.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized production environment.

• Ensure compliance with company safety procedures and production documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in production planning and production management within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Experience with quality control processes and maintaining production standards.

• Ability to train, mentor, and develop production team members.

• Previous experience in embroidery or apparel manufacturing, preferably in a lead or supervisory role.

• Hands-on knowledge of industrial embroidery machines, thread types, hooping techniques, and embroidery production processes.

• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining attention to detail.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift materials as needed.

• Commitment to following workplace safety procedures.

Preferred Experience

• Leadership experience in a high-volume embroidery or apparel production facility.

• Experience optimizing production efficiency and improving workflow processes.

• Strong troubleshooting skills related to embroidery equipment and production operations.

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site position.

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Requires standing for extended periods and occasional lifting of production materials.

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Our Services
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