Production Lead

Job Description Summary

The Production Lead coordinates daily production activities, leading and supporting production team members to meet quality and productivity targets while ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to standards.

$18-22 per hour

• Lead and coordinate production team activities to meet daily goals
• Train new production staff on equipment operation and quality standards
• Monitor workflow and adjust team assignments to optimize productivity
• Perform quality checks on finished products
• Troubleshoot production issues and equipment problems
• Communicate production status and issues to Production Supervisor
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized production area
• Provide hands‑on support during peak production times
• Track and report production metrics

• 2+ years of production or manufacturing experience
• 1+ year in a lead or supervisory capacity preferred
• Strong knowledge of production processes
• Ability to train and motivate team members
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Effective communication skills

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred
• Experience in apparel or textile manufacturing
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Good hand‑eye coordination

Gear Up Sports provides the following employee benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 2 weeks (80 hours) per year for full time, accrued at the rate of .042 hours per one hour worked
• Paid Holidays - New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Healthcare Benefits - Effective the first of the month following the date of hire:
  • Health/Vision insurance through Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Dental insurance through Life Map Dental
• Life, Disability & Accident Insurance through Met Life - effective 1st of the month following date of hire:
  • Group Term Life insurance - company paid
  • Long Term Disability insurance - company paid
  • Short Term Disability insurance - company paid - provided for employees working in states without state‑specific paid family/medical leave programs
  • Voluntary additional life insurance for self & dependents
  • Voluntary Accident Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account Plan - allowing pre‑tax savings for Health and Dependent Care Expenses
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) - plan provided through Canopy
  • 401(k) Plan - participation after three months of employment with employer‑matching contribution