Production Lead

Brief Description 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: https://go.cultureindex.com/p/vhpF5LrMaMRJRGJ 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