Press Lead

Kids for the Future; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Retirement

401k Match

Sick Time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Press Lead to oversee screen printing operations, ensuring high-quality prints, accurate counts, and timely delivery. The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, team leadership, and strict adherence to safety and maintenance protocols.

Candidates should have experience with screen printing, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to lead by example in a fast-paced production environment. This is a full-time, on-site position in Nashville, TN.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with technology and light computer use.
• Dynamic, driven to reach decision makers.
• Strong interpersonal skills across management levels.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a can-do attitude.
• Previous screen print knowledge preferred.
• Flexible with workflow changes and overtime as needed.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and register daily jobs with accuracy.
• Ensure each order is printed correctly and on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and machinery per logs.
• Communicate with team to track status and quality while hitting production goals.
• Log data and print techniques for each job.
• Address issues and log them with Pod Lead or leadership.
• Proof all jobs with leadership before production runs.
• Monitor MAS score targets per shift and report shortfalls.
• Support smooth shift transitions and prep for following team.
• Demonstrate professionalism while leading the press team.
• Independently solve problems and escalate as needed.
• Verify garment counts per size and communicate potential issues.
• Coordinate press approvals and frame timeframes with Pod Lead.

Skills

Tech-savvy

Decision-maker outreach

Interpersonal skills

Get things done

Screen print knowledge

Flexibility for workflow

Overtime flexibility

Fast-paced environment

Job description

• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

Position Summary

The Press Lead is someone who has attention to detail, takes initiative and enjoys the art of screen printing overall. The individual in this role thrives off of perfection, problem solving, and leading by example. This person is responsible for making decisions that are best suited to give the best result. Culture Studio takes pride in the quality of every print that is produced. Due to our drive for perfection we also provide top of the line equipment and supplies that the press lead and team are responsible for upkeep. Every unit the press lead produces provides our clients and their fans a memory whether it’s a concert purchase, retail must-have, or a cool t-shirt to add to the collection. It’s important to have that at the top of mind and let your dedication & drive do the talking.

TOP PRIORITIES

Prepared at shift start with communication to Press Operator to successfully complete the days objective

Taking full accountability to the quality of the product coming off of the press

Responsible for meeting KPI’s and expectations provided

Ensure you, your team, and anyone near or around your machine are aware and respecting the work space equipment to avoid accidents or injuries

Always provide exceptional support to your press operators to exude growth potential for your team and yourself

POSITION KPI’s

Under .25% quality control rating

+85% per team efficiency rating

POSITION DUTIES

Practice and enforce safety training topics while operating or by machinery.

One will be expected to load, unload, and register all jobs per day.

Ensure every order is printed correctly and on time, every time.

Communicate effectively with Team members to obtain job status and quality of work while maintaining production goals.

Must make sure the workstation is clean and organized every day.

Clean and grease press according to maintenance logs.

Log all data and print techniques per job on the platform.

Report all issues/errors to the POD Lead or leadership and log any issues.

Proof all jobs with the Pod Lead or leadership team before production runs.

Communicate with team members any issues that can cause quality errors.

Responsible for reaching and overcoming their MAS (minimal acceptable standard) score of 2400 impressions per shift or +85% overall daily efficiency rating.

If MAS is unattainable due to scheduling then the manager will communicate with the press lead. If MAS is not reached but scheduled to be completed then the press lead must communicate with Pod Lead why they were unable to finish before the end of shift. Unfinished scorecards may result in a soft write up or teams staying to finish.

Responsible for a smooth shift transition by communicating effectively on the job left at hand, and preparing for the next team.

Always demonstrates the utmost professionalism to all employees while leading the team to success.

Independent problem solving while communicating issues with the Pod Lead.

Checks garments prior to printing, making sure the GCI ticket matches the Press Instructions.

It is your responsibility to keep track of counts per size per job every time and communicate proactively to avoid issues down the line.

Communicate with the Pod lead when a photo approval job is being set up and with a time frame.

Keep Track of press approval time to make adjustments, take downs, etc.

During approval wait times you are responsible for keeping busy-help others, prepare your next job, clean your machines.

Press Lead Level I-III

Qualifications/Skills

Comfortable with technology-Light computer skills

Dynamic personality with a drive to reach decision makers

Strong Interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels of management

Possessed a “Get things done” attitude

Previous screen print knowledge or experience highly preferred

Able to be flexible of altering positions due to work flow needs

Able to flexible for overtime sign up for extra hours requested throughout the week or on weekends

Able to work in a fast paced environment

Employee Benefits

Medical Insurance Offering with United Healthcare

Dental|Vision|Life Insurance Offering with Mutual Of Omaha

401k Retirement Option

401k Company Match

Sick Time Policy (Up to 40 hours annually)