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This role is responsible for helping keep finishing operations running smoothly while providing day-to-day direction and support to our Quality Technicians and Yarn Finishers/Twisters.\nThe Production Lead works alongside the team to keep production moving, troubleshoot issues, reinforce quality expectations, and make sure finished product meets our standards before moving to the next step. This is a hands-on lead role, so when the team is running smoothly, this person is expected to jump in and help with finishing and production work.\nThe right person for this role has strong production or manufacturing experience, communicates clearly, and is comfortable balancing hands-on work with leading and supporting a team.\nKey Responsibilities\nProduction and Finishing Operations\nHelp oversee daily finishing and production activities to keep work moving efficiently.\nWork alongside Yarn Finishers/Twisters and assist with production and finishing tasks as needed.\nMonitor production flow and help prioritize work based on daily production needs.\nMake sure established production processes and procedures are followed consistently.\nHelp identify and resolve production issues before they create delays or affect quality.\nMonitor work areas, materials, and equipment and communicate any concerns to production leadership.\nHelp keep production areas clean, organized, and ready for the next job or batch.\nQuality and Process Support\nProvide day-to-day direction and support to Quality Technicians.\nReinforce quality standards throughout the finishing process.\nHelp identify product defects, inconsistencies, or process concerns and make sure they are addressed before product moves forward.\nWork with the team to understand the cause of recurring quality issues and help prevent them from happening again.\nMake sure quality checks and required production steps are completed accurately.\nEscalate significant quality, material, or production concerns to management when needed.\nTeam Leadership and Support\nServe as a first point of contact for questions from Quality Technicians and Yarn Finishers/Twisters during the shift.\nHelp team members troubleshoot process, quality, and production issues in real time.\nProvide clear direction on priorities, procedures, and expectations.\nSupport onboarding and training of new production team members.\nReinforce safe work practices, quality standards, and production expectations.\nIdentify training needs or recurring process gaps and communicate them to production leadership.\nHelp create a positive, productive work environment where team members feel comfortable asking questions and raising concerns.\nQualifications\nMinimum 3 years of production, manufacturing, or related experience preferred.\nPrior experience in a lead, training, or mentorship role strongly preferred.\nExperience in finishing, textile, yarn, or similar production environments is a plus.\nStrong understanding of production processes, quality standards, and efficient workflow.\nComfortable working in a hands-on production environment and assisting with production work as needed.\nStrong attention to detail and ability to identify quality or process issues.\nClear communicator who can explain procedures and expectations to team members at different experience levels.\nAble to stay organized and make good decisions while managing multiple priorities.\nDependable attendance and punctuality.\nAble to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.\nAble to perform the lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and repetitive movements required for production and finishing work.\nWhat We're Looking For\nLeads by example and is willing to work alongside the team.\nTakes ownership of production flow and quality, not just their own work.\nNotices problems early and works to resolve them before they affect production.\nGives clear, practical guidance without making people feel uncomfortable asking for help.\nUnderstands the connection between production pace and product quality.\nKeeps the team focused on priorities while remaining flexible when production needs change.\nHolds quality and safety standards consistently, even when things are busy.\nDependable, professional, and team-oriented.\nWilling to work overtime or weekends when business needs require it.\nSchedule Requirements\nThis position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM. 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