Direct to Garment Lead

• Lead daily DTG production activities to ensure quality standards, productivity goals, and ship windows are consistently met
• Operate DTG machines and set up jobs using work orders and Fiery Digital Factory software to meet customer specifications
• Perform and oversee daily preventative maintenance on DTG machines, heat presses, and related equipment, and ensure the DTG work area is cleaned and organized daily
• Review, organize, and prioritize DTG orders by date, ship window, and business needs
• Accurately assign daily duties to DTG team members based on production priorities and individual skill sets
• Submit and track completed units using SGB applications to ensure accurate production reporting
• Conduct quality checks on finished products to ensure compliance with SGB standards
• Run samples of new materials, garments, and print designs while keeping production orders on schedule
• Work hands-on alongside DTG team members, performing all department tasks in addition to leading the team
• Train, support, and provide guidance to DTG team members to promote consistency and skill development, with the goal of training all positions within the DTG department
• Troubleshoot machine, print, and production issues and escalate concerns to Maintenance or Management as needed
• Partner with the Logo department to improve and correct logos as needed from a production standpoint
• Communicate clearly and promptly with Management and Maintenance regarding machine performance and production challenges
• Adapt to changing production demands, materials, and workflows with minimal or no advance notice
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to quality, efficiency, and safety
• Use Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word) for communication, reporting, and production tracking
• Any other duties assigned by Production Manager

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead by example and work collaboratively with team members
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to accurately assign duties and direct a team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot equipment or production issues
• 2–3 years of Direct to Garment or screen printing experience required
• Working knowledge of Fiery Digital Factory software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Teams, and Outlook

Preferred Skills:

• Supervisory experience in a DTG, screen printing, or apparel decoration environment
• Experience training or mentoring team members
• Familiarity with production reporting or order tracking systems

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2–3 years of Direct to Garment or screen printing experience required
• Previous leadership experience required; leadership in manufacturing or apparel decoration preferred

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to bend, twist, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds