Lead Production Manager - Screen Printing & DTF

HUETONE IMPRINTS INC; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job stability

Job summary

Huetone Imprints Inc. in Elk Grove Village, IL seeks a hands-on Production Manager to lead a 20-person team across screen preparation, press, and DTF. You will optimize workflow, enforce quality, and mentor staff on lean processes.

This full-time role offers hourly pay of 30–35 plus overtime, experience with CMYK, screen printing, and ink chemistry is essential; MS Office and strong communication are required. Safety and teamwork are emphasized in a 25+ year company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in high-volume contract screen printing with 2-3 years in a leadership role.
• Direct experience operating and troubleshooting M&R automatic presses.
• Mastery of mesh selection, tensioning, artwork approvals, film placement, ink mixing and DTF workflows.
• Proficient in MS Excel for scheduling and tracking; strong email and ticketing skills.
• Strong leadership, punctuality, reliability, and ability to enforce shop policies and safety.
• English language proficiency; bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations for a 20-person production crew; maintain order, safety and morale.
• Manage job tickets, daily scheduling, artwork flow and workflow velocity to meet deadlines.
• Track production metrics to keep labor and consumables within budget.
• Oversee CMYK Process and Simulated Process printing; ensure precise registration and color matching.
• Develop expertise in inks/chemistry including Plastisol, water-based, discharge and silicone.
• Serve as shop backup; jump on presses or assist in reclaim/exposure when needed.
• Onboard and cross-train operators to improve throughput and reduce bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with vendors and account leads using MS Office for specs and orders.
• Arrive 30 minutes early; extend hours during peak production cycles.

Skills

Screen printing

Team leadership

M&R presses

MS Excel

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Huetone Imprints Inc. in Elk Grove Village, IL seeks a hands-on Production Manager to lead a 20-person team across screen preparation, press, and DTF. You will optimize workflow, enforce quality, and mentor staff on lean processes.

This full-time role offers hourly pay of 30–35 plus overtime, experience with CMYK, screen printing, and ink chemistry is essential; MS Office and strong communication are required. Safety and teamwork are emphasized in a 25+ year company.