Production Department Lead (Night Shift)

Richardson; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Richardson Sports is seeking a production supervisor to lead a fast-paced Caps manufacturing line in Springfield, Oregon. You will assign work orders, monitor embroidery and sewing operations, and ensure on-time shipping while coaching a dedicated team.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, safety compliance, and effective use of Excel/Word for reporting. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and long-term opportunities within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or manufacturing leadership role.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Effective communication and leadership, with a team-focused mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) for reporting.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift in a fast-paced production environment.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 3:30pm-2:00am

Richardson Sports is a leading name in the team headwear industry, providing a comprehensive range of high-quality caps to thousands of accounts globally. As a vertically integrated design and manufacturing company, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver custom and stock headwear for team, corporate, collegiate, and golf markets.

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
• Pay: $20.00 - $22.50 per hour
• 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
• Monday - Thursday 3:30pm-2:00am
• Night shift

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.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and background check.