The Shirt Shack NV is a locally owned custom apparel, branding, and signage shop serving teams, schools, and businesses across Northern Nevada. As our business continues to grow, we’re looking for a full-time Production Manager / Lead Operator to help manage workflow and actively produce custom apparel and vinyl decals.

This is a hands-on production role, not a desk-only management position.

Position Overview

The Production Manager / Lead Operator is responsible for overseeing daily production while also physically producing custom apparel, vinyl decals, and related products. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands, staying organized, and keeping projects moving efficiently from start to finish.

This role also includes overseeing, scheduling, and guiding support staff or assistants in the production area to ensure jobs stay on track and quality standards are met.

Key Responsibilities

Actively produce custom apparel and vinyl decals
Operate heat presses, vinyl cutters, and other production equipment
Manage daily production schedules and prioritize jobs based on deadlines
Schedule and assign daily production tasks to support staff or assistants
Provide direction, training, and oversight to production support team members
Ensure support staff follow production standards, timelines, and quality expectations
Oversee orders from approval through completion
Coordinate materials, supplies, and production readiness
Ensure accuracy in artwork, quantities, sizes, and job specifications
Maintain quality control standards across all production work
Communicate job status and timelines internally
Assist with workflow organization and process improvement
Support appointment-based pickups and production coordination as needed

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

On your feet for most of the workday
Ability to lift and move boxes and materials up to 70 lbs
Comfortable working with production equipment reaching 300°F+
Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment

Qualifications

Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple jobs while actively producing work
Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship
Comfortable working with structure, systems, and deadlines while still able to adapt and adjust quickly as priorities change
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Experience with custom apparel production, vinyl decals, or manufacturing is strongly preferred

What We’re Looking For

Someone who is comfortable working on the production floor
Reliable, calm, and consistent work style
Takes ownership of production flow and finished product quality
Team-oriented with a strong work ethic

Schedule & Compensation

Full-time, hourly (non-salaried) position
Monday–Friday schedule (hours discussed during interview)
$35,000–$40,000 annually, based on experience, with room for wage growth as skills and responsibilities increase
Opportunities for advancement as the business continues to expand

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