Assistant Production Manager Job at Shirt Shanty in Marietta

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Job description:

Job Description: Assistant Production Manager – Screen Printing

Location: Marietta, GA

Reports to: Production Manager / Director of Operations

Department: Production

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About Us

Shirt Shanty is a custom apparel company specializing in screen printing, embroidery, and digital printing. We work with a broad range of customers to bring their creative vision and branding to life. Our production team is the heartbeat of our company, bringing bold designs to life through various decoration methods.

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Assistant Production Manager to help oversee our production floor, ensuring orders move efficiently from start to finish while maintaining our high standards of quality and speed.

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Role Summary

The Assistant Production Manager will work alongside the Production Manager to lead daily operations in our screen printing department. This role ensures that schedules are met, team members are supported, and quality remains exceptional. This person will be a constant presence on the production floor, troubleshooting issues, coordinating resources, and driving continuous improvement.

This position allows our Production Manager to focus on higher-level strategy while you keep a close eye on daily operations, proactively resolving issues before they impact deadlines.

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Key Responsibilities

Daily Operations & Scheduling

• Assist in creating and maintaining the daily production schedule, ensuring jobs flow smoothly from pre-press to final inspection.
• Monitor progress throughout the day and adjust priorities in real time to meet deadlines.
• Maintain communication between design, pre-press, screen room, press operators, and fulfillment teams.

Floor Leadership

• Serve as the go-to leader on the floor, providing direction to press operators, screen technicians, and support staff.
• Ensure every job meets Shirt Shanty’s quality standards before leaving the production floor.
• Proactively identify production bottlenecks and troubleshoot issues to keep operations running smoothly.

Team Development

• Assist in training new team members on proper techniques, safety protocols, and best practices.
• Motivate the team to hit production goals while fostering a positive, collaborative environment.
• Provide feedback to the Production Manager regarding staffing needs, performance, and skill development.

Quality Control & Maintenance

• Oversee quality checks at every stage of production to minimize misprints and waste.
• Help implement preventative maintenance schedules for all screen printing equipment.
• Ensure proper handling and care of screens, inks, and supplies to maximize efficiency.

Process Improvement

• Track key production metrics such as setup times, output per shift, and spoilage rates.
• Work with the Production Manager to improve workflow, reduce costs, and implement new systems or technologies.

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Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in screen printing production or related apparel manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of screen printing processes, including pre-press, ink mixing, registration, and press operation.
• Proven leadership experience — ability to direct and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a hands-on, proactive approach to challenges.
• Ability to read production schedules, work orders, and design specs.
• Comfortable using production management software (e.g., Shopworks) and digital scheduling tools.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

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Soft Skills

• Strong communicator: Bridges the gap between management and production staff.
• Detail-oriented: Spots errors before they leave the floor.
• Calm under pressure: Thrives in deadline-driven environments.
• Collaborative mindset: Works closely with other departments like sales and fulfillment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance