Apparel Production Crew Lead

Description

At VP Racing, great leaders don’t just manage production. They set the standard for quality, safety, and performance. As the Apparel Production Crew Lead, you will oversee daily screen printing and embroidery operations while leading, developing, and supporting the production team. This role is responsible for ensuring production goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and to VP Racing’s high standards of quality.

The Apparel Production Crew Lead serves as the primary resource for production support, employee development, process improvement, and operational excellence, helping deliver premium apparel that represents one of the most recognized brands in motorsports.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production team members through hands-on training and daily support.
• Train employees on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), equipment operation, quality standards, and production processes.
• Establish clear expectations and hold team members accountable for safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and company policies.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and professional work environment built on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating VP Racing’s values through leadership and daily actions.
• Coordinate daily production activities to ensure work orders are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Troubleshoot production, equipment, and workflow issues while minimizing downtime.
• Monitor production quality throughout each stage of the manufacturing process.
• Ensure finished products meet VP Racing quality standards and customer specifications.
• Maintain organized production schedules, documentation, and workflow priorities.
• Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training documentation, and production records.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to improve production processes and prevent recurring issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and workplace safety.
• Ensure all production activities comply with company policies, safety requirements, and established procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with screen printing, embroidery, or apparel production strongly preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to train, mentor, and motivate team members.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety and quality.
• Proficiency using computers for production documentation, email, and reporting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move throughout the production facility for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to safely operate production equipment and work around moving machinery.

Why VP Racing?

For more than 50 years, VP Racing has set the standard for performance in motorsports and beyond. As the Apparel Production Crew Lead, you’ll help drive operational excellence while developing a high-performing team that produces apparel worthy of the VP Racing name. If you’re passionate about leadership, quality, and continuous improvement, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.