What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at Castillo HR Consulting?
About the Opportunity
A well-established and highly recognizable premium lifestyle apparel brand is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily screen-printing production and operational execution within a high-volume apparel manufacturing facility.
This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced production professional who thrives on the floor, understands screen-printing inside and out, and can drive on-time, high-quality output while maintaining a safe, efficient, and organized production environment.
This role partners closely with internal teams including Art, Product Development, Inventory, Quality, Fulfillment, Shipping, and IT to uphold brand standards, optimize production flow, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations
- Lead, train, coach, and supervise daily, monthly, and annual screen-printing production and operations
- Ensure efficient, on-time delivery of high-quality product
- Oversee production scheduling, workflow execution, order flow, capacity planning, labor allocation, and inventory coordination
- Serve as a subject-matter expert in screen-printing processes, equipment, inks, and embellishment techniques
Quality & Safety
- Ensure consistent execution of quality standards across production, fulfillment, and shipping
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe facility in compliance with OSHA requirements and company safety policies
Maintenance
- Oversee facility and equipment maintenance to support optimal operational performance
- Coordinate preventative maintenance and address equipment issues proactively
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Design, Art, Product Development, Quality, IT, Fulfillment, and Shipping teams to ensure seamless end-to-end production flow
Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Effectively utilize ERP, production, scheduling, and reporting systems
- Track, analyze, and report on key production, efficiency, quality, and KPI metrics
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational optimization
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in apparel manufacturing or production operations
- Strong hands-on expertise with manual and automatic screen-printing equipment, inks, and garment decoration techniques
- Proven experience leading production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve production issues
- Comfortable using computer systems and production-related software; tech-savvy
Preferred Experience
- Apparel manufacturing and screen-printing production environments
- Maintenance coordination and preventative maintenance programs
- ERP and production management systems