True Brands is a fast-growing creativity-driven, consumer product company specializing in the design, import, and distribution of high-end beverage lifestyle products. We've become a major contender in the growing beverage accessories marketplace, with over 25,000 customers worldwide.. Check out our website (www.truebrands.com) to learn more about our products.
We are seeking a Production Manager to oversee our in-house printing operation. This position reports to the Customization Director, directs a team of production personnel / machine operators, and works closely with our sales and design teams.. This will be a mid-level management position and requires previous management experience in a manufacturing or production setting.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Manage day to day in house screen print, pad print, laser, and digital print
• Work with production scheduler to ensure advertised lead time expectations are met and customer deadlines are upheld
• Provide direction and training to employees and develop a highly trained, motivated and efficient team
• Responsible for hiring and onboarding of new team members
• Develop processes and continuously work to improve efficiency, quality and error reduction
• Manage and allocate resources appropriately
• Maintain labor and material budget in alignment with customer demand and growth
• Track productivity and report production numbers
• Ensure machine maintenance and repair needs are met
• Promotes and adheres to company safety work rules and regulations
• Develop a working knowledge/familiarity with all shop machinery and equipment

Essential Functions:

• Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with other employees and management
• Strong eye for detail; ability to accurately mix inks to match specific Pantone colors
• Ability to think critically and communicate complex thoughts and/or ideas in clear and concise manner
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Able to frequently lift/move up to 35 lbs and occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs
• Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, kneel, crawl, twist, balance, reach and use hands and fingers to perform repetitive tasks and/or assemble/disassemble equipment

Experience and Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in a management / supervisory role
• Detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to speak, read and write in English fluently
• Strong mathematical skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Available to work occasional overtime and/or weekends during high volume periods

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with operating forklifts, pallet jacks and carts to move palletized inventory
• Computer skills including NetSuite, Google products, and MS Office products such as Excel and Word
• Experience with inventory management and WMS
• Previous experience in print production setting

What We Offer:

• 40% employee discount
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, 401k with employer match
• Gym benefits
• Large supplemental insurance offerings such as accidental policies and discounted pet insurance plans
• FSA General Purpose Healthcare and Dependent care
• Paid training
• Growth and development opportunities
• Excellent work/life balance
• Accrue 15 days PTO per year
• 8 Paid Holidays per year
• Company events

True Brands is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are respected and given equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that our differences enrich our company culture, promote innovation, and enable us to better serve our customers. True Brands is dedicated to creating an environment free from harassment, intimidation, and retaliation and we expect all employees to treat each other with respect and professionalism