Director of Production

Life is Good • Hudson, NH

5h • Onsite

About The Position

You are the steady force behind everything that gets made. You and your team turn ideas into tangible products by building systems, teams, and processes that run with precision, even when the operation never sleeps. While others see finished shirts, stitched details, and perfectly printed graphics, you see machines, workflows, maintenance plans, and metrics—each one an opportunity to improve quality, efficiency, and consistency.
You lead with your Superpowers from the shop floor, always focusing on the big picture. You have the magic touch that keeps advanced DTG printing systems running at peak performance and can troubleshoot issues before they slow production. You guide your teams through complex, high-volume manufacturing with calm confidence. You balance safety, speed, and craftsmanship, ensuring every piece that leaves the building meets the standard customers trust.
You develop people as intentionally as you optimize processes. You motivate teams across shifts, mentor leaders, and create clarity in a fast-moving environment. You use data to drive smarter decisions, reduce waste, and scale operations thoughtfully—always focused on doing things better tomorrow than today.
You are the backbone of the operation, the reason production runs smoothly, and the leader who keeps optimism alive on the floor. You’re not just managing manufacturing—you’re building reliability, pride, and possibility.
Because at Life is Good, optimism isn’t just something we talk about, it's what you produce.
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Requirements

• This operation runs 24/7 and currently includes DTG (Kornit), DTF, embroidery (Tajima), stickers, and screen printing. You must be a technical expert with DTG process and equipment maintenance. In addition:
• You have the knowledge and experience to lead a large production team effectively
• You have several years of hands-on experience with digital direct-to-garment or relevant screen-printing
• You have the technical aptitude, knowledge, and desire to repair complex equipment
• You are self-motivated and capable of working independently
• You have a keen eye for detail and an ability to analyze production processes
• You demonstrate effective analytical skill and aptitude
• You have a deep working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook
• You have used SAP or a similar enterprise system as intended
• You have effectively managed multiple technical, operational, and organizational projects at once
• You can perform physical activities such as infrequently lifting heavy objects that weigh up to 50 pounds
• You have a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee 24/7 production operations across multiple manufacturing platforms, including direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, embroidery, sticker printing, and direct-to-film (DTF) manufacturing
• Serve as the technical authority for DTG operations, with expert-level knowledge of Kornit DTG printers, including print quality optimization, workflow calibration
• Day # 1 can lead preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair strategies for Kornit DTG equipment, ensuring maximum uptime, throughput, and print consistency
• Develop and execute equipment maintenance schedules, spare parts strategies, and vendor coordination to minimize downtime in a continuous production environment
• Direct embroidery operations utilizing Tajima equipment, ensuring stitch quality, machine efficiency, and production scalability
• Oversee sticker printing and DTF manufacturing workflows, ensuring alignment with production standards, cost targets, and quality expectations
• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all production areas, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and repeatability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and lower manufacturing cost per unit
• Partner closely with Product, IT, Planning/Finance, Fulfillment, and Quality teams to optimize production planning and workflows
• Manage and mentor production leadership teams, including manager and technical leads, fostering accountability, technical excellence, and operational discipline
• Analyze production data and KPIs (OEE, uptime, scrap, labor efficiency) to drive decision-making and capacity planning
• Lead scaling efforts for new equipment, technologies, and product lines, including installation, commissioning, and team training
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies
• Manage FTE work schedules, temporary labor assignments, and overtime to meet weekly and monthly production output and budget goals
• Work directly with temporary labor agencies to staff for busy production seasons
• Develop and implement training programs for production; establish and monitor performance benchmarks
• Enforce the safety program and ensure all policies are followed

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Transit or Parking Reimbursement Accounts, Life, AD&D, Short, and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with a match, Paid Time Off, 10 paid holidays, Good Vibes Time (we pay you to volunteer for the non-profit cause of your choice) and Family Time.
• And we have dogs that like to play.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees