Production Manager

Overview

Job Title: Decoration Manager – Hard Goods Production

Location: Phenix City, AL

Reports To: Warehouse Operations Manager

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Decoration Manager to lead our hard goods decoration department. This role is responsible for overseeing all decoration operations, including screen printing, pad printing, heat transfer, and laser engraving. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality output, efficient workflow, and compliance with safety and production standards.

• Manage daily operations of the decoration department, ensuring timely and accurate production.
• Supervise and train decoration staff, including decorators and machine operators.
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to accurately schedule and ship orders.
• Oversee setup, calibration, and maintenance of decoration equipment.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust resources to meet deadlines, working closely with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure quality control standards are met across all decoration processes.
• Collaborate with warehouse, production, and quality assurance teams to optimize workflow.
• Maintain inventory of decoration supplies and coordinate reordering as needed.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
• Analyze production data and generate performance reports.
• Be a proactive problem solver and take initiative to address issues before they escalate.

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in hard goods decoration or related production management.
• Strong knowledge of decoration techniques and equipment (e.g., screen printing, pad printing, laser engraving).
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with production tracking and inventory systems.

• Warehouse and production environment with exposure to heat, noise, and chemicals.
• May require overtime, weekend, or holiday shifts.
• Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required.

• Monday – Friday (unless OT is called), 8:30am – 5:00pm