Our Company:

Solid Threads is a longstanding graphic apparel brand over 20 years in the making, based in Burlington, VT in a vibrant building on the banks of beautiful Lake Champlain. We enhance human connections with original artwork printed on ethically sourced garments using eco-friendly inks, sold through online, wholesale, and retail channels and plant one tree for every tee we sell online.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Production Manager to operate and maintain our state-of-the-art Kornit Digital Direct-to-Garment printers and oversee day-to-day order processing, production, fulfillment, and machine maintenance efforts. You’ll report directly to the Head T-shirt Guy (aka the owner) and be the point person in our bright, organized workspace, managing a tight knit team of production associates, rooted within a company culture of integrity, collaboration, openness, and fun.

How To Apply: (Written Answers Required)

Please answer the provided questions within Indeed or directly at solidthreads.com/apply-now

Role & Responsibilities:

• Operate our DTG Machines to print original graphics on our custom cut & sewn USA Made garments.
• Perform ongoing preventative maintenance to keep our machines operating at peak performance and troubleshoot/repair issues as needed.
• Manage daily order processing efforts, print run prioritization, and timeline management across the Production team.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work environment in the office, warehouse, production, and showroom space.
• Manage and maintain ink & fluid levels and production & shipping supplies.
• Communicate with the owner on all operational and production related issues or concerns that require more input in a proactive, clear, consistent way.
• Assist in managing our team of part time production associates, hiring and training new team members, coordinating work schedules to account for workflow fluctuations, and delegating production and fulfillment tasks accordingly.
• Assist in managing picking, packing, and shipping online and wholesale orders.
• Assist in managing blank garment receiving, inventory organization, and quality control efforts.
• Assist in managing online customer support ticket resolution and showroom in person sales.
• Ongoing projects including product setups and specialty tasks to enhance operational efficiencies.

Core Competencies:

• A “go-getter” at your core with a “roll up your sleeves” kind of attitude and willingness to tackle all manner of tasks and responsibilities.
• Steady, self-motivated, and enthusiastic to own a crucial role in a mission-driven company on the cusp of huge growth potential and lead a team by example.
• Hardworking, reliable, and self-aware to operate independently within our well-established systems knowing when to proactively ask questions.
• Resourcefulness and ingenuity in machine maintenance and repair.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized with an innate conscientiousness to do things the right way the first time.
• Strong writing/verbal skills and emotional intelligence to provide compassionate, insightful, and clear communications in office and through daily internal chat messaging
• A multitasker extraordinaire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years’ experience working in a hands-on operational role.
• Experience with apparel decoration and DTG printing (Kornit Machines in particular) strongly encouraged, but we’re willing to train the right candidate.
• Ability to work with your hands and be physically engaged throughout the work day.
• Experience managing a team a huge plus, but not required.
• Comfortable working in cloud-based software and workflow management systems.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite/Photoshop a big plus.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive pay (based on experience) + potential for equity compensation
• Flexible work schedule and flexible time off
• 401K and Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Summer Friday Evening Sails on Lake Champlain (workflow and weather permitting)

How To Apply: (Written Answers Required)

Please answer the provided questions within Indeed or directly at solidthreads.com/apply-now

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• What is your current employment status? (Unemployed, Employed Full Time, Employed Part Time)
• What company/position have you been most satisfied, and why?*
• Can you give an example of a skill or expertise applicable to this position that you learned/developed on the job?
• Outside of your career goals what is one thing that you are driven to achieve in your life?
• Provide an example of adversity that you’ve faced. How did you respond to this struggle?
• What brought you to apply to Solid Threads?
• What days & times work best for you to interview?
• What is your earliest start date?

Work Location: In person

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