Production Lead

Merchology; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Company-paid holidays

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) with match

Medical and dental insurance

Life insurance

Discounts

Volunteer time

Job summary

Merchology is seeking a Production Lead to join the Manufacturing team at our Mechanicsburg facility. The role focuses on ensuring quality products, efficient labor use, and timely delivery. You will guide a growing team and drive improvements across processes.

Applicants should have experience in production, strong attention to detail, and the ability to lead and train staff. This onsite position offers a hybrid schedule for select departments and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 12 months related experience in production or manufacturing.
• Detail oriented, organized and accurate.
• Positive attitude and team leadership.
• Intermediate skills and knowledge applicable to production.

Responsibilities

• Understand equipment and processes to troubleshoot order issues.
• Ensure training needs are met and hold employees accountable to documented processes.
• Communicate within and across departments to gather information needed to make decisions.
• Troubleshoot problems with equipment or processes to resolve issues.
• Develop members of the production team to ensure seamless coverage and warehouse operation at all times.
• Identify problems, develop solutions, and implement change to make us better.
• Inspire, influence, and guide others to participate in common goals.
• Effectively delegate and empower others to manage increasing workload as needed.
• Assure staff scheduling is sufficient to meet business needs, including directing off-shift Supervisors/Leads
• Ensure quality decoration of product through QC inspection.
• Take ownership and accountability for all safety and quality incidents within your area.

Skills

Detail orientation

Team leadership

Quality awareness

Problem solving

English literacy

Attention to safety

Communication

Job description

Description

At Merchology, we are more than a company. We’re a company with meaning.

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Merchology is a leading eCommerce retailer in B2B sales of co-branded merchandise including apparel, headwear, drinkware, gifts, and accessories. We are family-owned, people-powered, and we are adding to our #MerchTeam at our facility in Plymouth. Come see why we are a three-time Star Tribune Top Workplaces award winner!

Job Type

Full-time

Description

At Merchology, we are more than a company. We’re a company with meaning.

{Mur-chol-uh-jee | The science of company merch; the skill of creating and delivering custom-branded apparel and corporate gifts around the world.}

Merchology is a leading eCommerce retailer in B2B sales of co-branded merchandise including apparel, headwear, drinkware, gifts, and accessories. We are family-owned, people-powered, and we are adding to our #MerchTeam at our facility in Plymouth. Come see why we are a three-time Star Tribune Top Workplaces award winner!

Merchology is in pursuit of a Production Lead to join their Manufacturing team! This person specializes in making sure quality products are produced, labor is efficient, and products are delivered on time. Join a fast-growing team with opportunities for advancement

Primary Responsibilities

• Understand equipment and processes to troubleshoot order issues.


• Ensure training needs are met and hold employees accountable to documented processes. Train new associates within the department.


• Communicate within and across departments to gather information needed to make decisions.


• Troubleshoot problems with equipment or processes to resolve issues.


• Develop members of the production team to ensure seamless coverage and warehouse operation at all times.


• Identify problems, develop solutions, and implement change to make us better.


• Inspire, influence, and guide others to participate in common goals.


• Effectively delegate and empower others to manage increasing workload as needed.


• Assure staff scheduling is sufficient to meet business needs, including providing direction to off-shift Supervisors/Leads


• Ensure quality decoration of product through QC inspection.


• Take ownership and accountability for all safety and quality incidents within your area of responsibility.

Requirements

• Ability to stand for 7-9 hours per day


• A minimum of 12 months related experience


• Detail oriented, organized, and accurate


• Positive attitude and team leader


• Intermediate skills and knowledge


• Excellent vision and fine motor skills to work with detailed product, small parts machinery, and fine threads


• Ability to identify colors and shades


• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly


• Ability to read and understand English


• Excellent employee relations skills to lead in a team setting.


• Positive employee relations with all other staff.


• Excellent ability to make decisions.


• Ability to work in a warm environment (certain times of year)

What We Offer

• Generous PTO (18 days per year)


• 8 company-paid holidays


• Hybrid work schedule for select departments


• 40 hours of paid volunteer time


• 401(k) with match


• Medical and dental insurance options, FSA, and HSA (with company HSA match), Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity, Short- and Long-Term disability insurance options


• Company-paid life insurance


• Company-sponsored social events


• Premium brand partner discounts


• Employee-led Committees

LOCATION

• 5045 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055


• Onsite role located at our production facility

AVAILABLE SHIFTS

• 1st Shift: Monday to Friday 6 am - 2:30 PM

INDUSTRY

• Business to Business eCommerce and Apparel

Merchology is an equal opportunity employer and certified Disability-owned Business Enterprise. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a workplace where personal and professional growth are achieved through inclusion. If you require disability resources to submit your application, please email [e-mail] for assistance.

Salary Description

$20 - $25 hr.