Production Lead

As part of our interview process and our commitment to building high-performing teams, we've partnered with The Culture Index Program to better understand work styles and team dynamics. To support this process, we kindly ask you to complete a brief survey as part of the application process when submitting your profile. It should take no more than 7 minutes, and there are no right or wrong answers. We appreciate your participation and look forward to learning more about how you might fit within our team! Culture Index Survey: The Dragon Shield story began in 1999, in the backroom of a Danish gaming store with a gamer who knew card game accessories could be better, and for over 20 years, Dragon Shield has been the market leader and standard bearer in high-quality sleeves. In 2024, we celebrated our 25th anniversary, but one thing has always remained the same: We are still gamers, and that is reflected in everything we do. Position Overview: We are seeking a hands-on Production Lead to oversee the end-to-end production of sublimation-printed playmats in a high-volume warehouse environment. This role is responsible for managing daily production flow, maintaining equipment, ensuring product quality, and optimizing efficiency across the manufacturing process. Key Responsibilities: Plan and manage production schedules to meet demand and fulfillment timelines Monitor output quality and enforce production standards Maintain sublimation printers, heat presses, and related machinery Ensure equipment is operating efficiently to minimize downtime Provide training, guidance, and daily direction to production staff Assist directly in production tasks (pressing, setup, packaging) when needed Inspect output regularly for defects, alignment, color accuracy, and finish quality Monitor usage of raw materials (fabric, inks, substrates, packaging) Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing, print production, or a similar production environment Familiarity with sublimation printing, heat press operations, or digital printing Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues Previous experience supervising or training team members Comfortable working in a hands-on warehouse environment Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to work under deadlines and manage production priorities Physical Requirements Ability to stand for extended periods Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally Comfortable working in a warehouse production environment Hands-on involvement in pressing, lifting, and moving materials as needed