Assistant Production Manager - Embroidery & Finishing

Printed Threads | Fort Worth, Texas | Full-Time | On-Site

At Printed Threads, we believe great production is about more than getting orders out the door. It’s about craftsmanship, continuous improvement, strong teams, and delivering the right product at the right time.

We’re looking for a hands-on Assistant Production Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day operations of our embroidery and finishing departments.

If you’re an experienced embroidery professional who enjoys leading people, solving production challenges, improving processes, and maintaining high standards for quality, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll independently manage the daily operations of our embroidery and finishing departments while supervising approximately four team members.

This is not a desk-only management position. We’re looking for someone who understands production, can lead from the front, and is comfortable jumping in to solve problems when needed.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring jobs move through production efficiently, meet our quality standards, and are delivered on time.

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the embroidery and finishing departments.
• Supervise, train, coach, and support a team of approximately four employees.
• Schedule and prioritize production to keep jobs moving and deadlines on track.
• Identify potential production issues before they impact quality or delivery timelines.
• Develop and maintain strong quality control practices.
• Troubleshoot embroidery and production challenges.
• Work closely with other supervisors and managers to solve operational problems.
• Improve workflows, processes, and overall department efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized production environment.
• Oversee cleaning and maintenance schedules for embroidery and sewing-related equipment.
• Support embroidery art approvals and production preparation as needed.
• Help maintain the high standards of craftsmanship our customers expect.

You’re likely a great fit if you are:

• An experienced embroidery professional.
• A hands-on leader who enjoys developing and supporting a team.
• Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Detail-oriented with high standards for quality.
• Proactive about identifying and solving problems.
• Interested in improving processes and finding better ways to work.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced production environment.
• Someone who takes pride in both the work and the finished product.

• Previous embroidery production experience.
• Strong understanding of embroidery quality and production processes.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and make sound decisions.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a production environment.

The following are preferred but not required:

• Previous supervisory or production management experience.
• Experience in apparel decoration.
• Experience with multi-head commercial embroidery equipment.
• Experience with Wilcom or other embroidery digitizing software.
• Experience with embroidery art approvals.
• Experience with process improvement or workflow optimization.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

Location: Fort Worth, Texas – On-Site

Some overtime and occasional weekend work may be required throughout the year based on production demands.

Benefits include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Our culture is grounded in four core values:

Passion for Progress

Driven by the Craft

Deliver the Right Product at the Right Time

Be Thoughtful

We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just want to manage a department, but wants to help make it better.

If you take pride in craftsmanship, enjoy building strong teams, and want the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on production operations, we’d love to hear from you.

Printed Threads is an equal opportunity employer.