Screen Printing Lead: Drive Quality & Team Performance

Alamar Uniforms; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamar Uniforms is seeking a Screen Printing Lead to guide a production team in the screen printing and embellishment department. You will oversee screen preparation, ink mixing, setup, printing, curing, and quality inspection while coaching staff and maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate balances hands-on production work with team leadership, ensuring daily productivity and adherence to customer specs and artwork approvals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in screen printing and embellishment production; prior team lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of screen printing techniques, including screen preparation, ink mixing/color matching, registration, and curing processes.
• Knowledge/experience with screen printing equipment such as manual and automatic presses, flash cure units, conveyor dryers, and exposure units.
• Ability to train, coach, and hold a team accountable to quality and productivity standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside a team of production operators, providing direction, coaching, and guidance to ensure daily productivity and quality standards are achieved.
• Perform and oversee screen printing functions including screen preparation, artwork/film positives, ink mixing and color matching, press setup and registration, printing, and curing/heat-setting of finished garments.
• Inspect finished garments for print quality, color accuracy, and placement, and confirm compliance with customer specifications and art approvals prior to shipment.
• Manage the workflow of print jobs and customization orders to maintain productivity standards while meeting delivery and service level requirements.
• Ensure all screen printing equipment is properly maintained and operating at maximum uptime.
• Support staffing and provide input on candidate interviews; orient, train, and coach new associates.
• Provide associates with daily productivity assessments and keep management apprised of team performance.
• Lead shift start-up meetings to communicate production priorities and artwork/color requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Safety focused

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Screen printing presses

Flash cure units

Conveyor dryers

Exposure units

Ink mixing equipment

Job description

Alamar Uniforms is seeking a Screen Printing Lead to guide a production team in the screen printing and embellishment department. You will oversee screen preparation, ink mixing, setup, printing, curing, and quality inspection while coaching staff and maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate balances hands-on production work with team leadership, ensuring daily productivity and adherence to customer specs and artwork approvals.