Production Department Lead

Richardson Sports Inc; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) match

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

On-the-job training

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Job summary

Richardson Sports Inc is seeking a Production Lead on Swing Shift to help keep daily operations running smoothly, guide team members, and work with leadership to meet production goals. This full-time position requires hands-on leadership and a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role reinforces quality, supports training, and drives performance on the line, Monday through Thursday nights, with the potential for growth into higher leadership responsibilities as you contribute to achieving team

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a production or manufacturing leadership role is preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Effective communication and leadership skills with a team-focused mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and other administrative tools.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety protocols.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assign production work orders based on priority, ship dates, and shipping methods to maximize efficiency.
• Operate and maintain embroidery and sewing machines to apply patches to caps.
• Monitor machine performance and elevate technical issues promptly to reduce downtime.
• Oversee and participate in quality control inspections to ensure all finished products meet company standards.
• Monitor quality outputs and assist in identifying opportunities to reduce spoilage and improve overall efficiency.
• Enforce and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in compliance with workplace safety regulations.
• Track material inventory within the department, communicating needs and discrepancies as they arise.
• Utilize software tools, including Microsoft Excel and Word, for administrative and reporting tasks.
• Support the Department Supervisor with training, coaching, and providing direction to team members as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Safety awareness

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description

INTERNAL OPPORTUNITY!

Are you ready to take the next step and grow your career with Richardson? We’re excited to announce an internal opportunity for a Production Lead on Swing Shift! Monday - Thursday 3:30pm-2:00am.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is ready to take on additional responsibility, develop their leadership skills, and play a larger role in supporting the success of the team. As a Product Lead, you’ll help keep daily operations running smoothly, support and guide team members, and work closely with leadership to meet production goals.

If you’re dependable, team-oriented, and interested in growing into a leadership role, we encourage you to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and assign production work orders based on priority, ship dates, and shipping methods to maximize efficiency.
• Operate and maintain industrial machinery, including multi-head embroidery and sewing machines, to apply patches and decorations to caps.
• Monitor machine performance and elevate technical issues promptly to reduce downtime.
• Oversee and participate in quality control inspections to ensure all finished products meet company standards.
• Monitor quality outputs and assist in identifying opportunities to reduce spoilage and improve overall efficiency.
• Enforce and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in compliance with workplace safety regulations.
• Track material inventory within the department, communicating needs and discrepancies as they arise.
• Utilize software tools, including Microsoft Excel and Word, for administrative and reporting tasks.
• Support the Department Supervisor with training, coaching, and providing direction to team members as needed.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a production or manufacturing leadership role is preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, with a team-focused mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and other relevant administrative tools.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety protocols and procedures.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift in a fast-paced production environment.

Physical Demands:

• Light physical effort required. Continuous mental and visual attention required
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
• Job Type: Full-time
• Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Night shift
• Monday - Thursday 3:30pm-2:00am.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.