Production Lead

Dragon Shield; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dragon Shield is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Manager in Garland, Texas, responsible for overseeing production of sublimation-printed playmats in a high-volume warehouse. The role includes managing daily production flow, maintaining equipment, ensuring product quality, and optimizing efficiency.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience, is comfortable in a warehouse environment, and possesses strong mechanical and organizational skills. This hands-on position involves training staff and directly assisting in production tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or similar production environment.
• Familiarity with sublimation printing or digital printing.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production schedules to meet demand.
• Monitor output quality and enforce production standards.
• Provide guidance and training to production staff.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing

Familiarity with sublimation printing

Strong mechanical aptitude

Supervising or training experience

Strong organizational skills

Time management skills

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Manager to oversee the end‑to‑end production of sublimation‑printed playmats in a high‑volume warehouse environment. This role is responsible for managing daily production flow, maintaining equipment, ensuring product quality, and optimizing efficiency across the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production schedules to meet demand and fulfillment timelines
• Monitor output quality and enforce production standards
• Maintain sublimation printers, heat presses, and related machinery
• Ensure equipment is operating efficiently to minimize downtime
• Provide training, guidance, and daily direction to production staff
• Assist directly in production tasks (pressing, setup, packaging) when needed
• Inspect output regularly for defects, alignment, color accuracy, and finish quality
• Monitor usage of raw materials (fabric, inks, substrates, packaging)

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, print production, or similar production environment
• Familiarity with sublimation printing, heat press operations, or digital printing
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
• Previous experience supervising or training team members
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on warehouse environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage production priorities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Comfortable working in a warehouse production environment
• Hands‑on involvement in pressing, lifting, and moving materials as needed