Facility Manager- Santa Ana, CA

Vantage Apparel • Santa Ana, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Vantage Apparel is a leading global supplier of custom logo apparel, offering a wide range of high-quality garments and accessories for corporate, promotional, and teamwear needs. As the exclusive provider of Greg Norman®, POLO® Ralph Lauren®, Xtreme Visibility™, Redwood Classics™, and Lane Seven Apparel, Vantage has been the industry’s top-awarded decorator for 30 consecutive years. Since 2021, the company has expanded its global footprint through its partnership with Lynka, a leading imprinted apparel supplier in Europe, further strengthening its international presence. Recognized as an ASI Top 40 Supplier and a PPAI Top 100 Supplier (#12 in 2025), Vantage leverages more than four decades of experience to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional service to customers worldwide. A multiple “Best Places to Work” award winner, Vantage has been a leading B2B innovator in the promotional apparel industry since 1977, with its Santa Ana facility playing a critical role in supporting on-demand production capabilities and driving continued growth.

The Production Manager plays a critical role in leading all operations at Vantage Apparel’s Santa Ana decoration facility, overseeing daily production across embroidery and Direct-to-Film (DTF) processes. This hands-on, results-driven leader is responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, maintaining high-quality standards, and delivering on-time production while fostering a high-performance team culture. Building on Vantage’s commitment to excellence, this role drives scalability and continuous improvement initiatives to support growth and uphold the company’s reputation as a best-in-class decorated apparel supplier.

Requirements

• Demonstrate forward-thinking leadership with strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a respectful coaching approach.
• Manage operating budgets, drive cost efficiency, labor productivity, and margin growth.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience with production planning systems and operational KPIs.
• Proven ability to scale operations effectively in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and safety.
• Effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects, solving both simple and complex operational challenges.
• Exhibit outstanding written and verbal communication skills to ensure clear and effective interaction with clients and team members.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A) in Business Administration, Operations Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in production or operations management, preferably in decorated apparel or a similar manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated high proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of embroidery and/or Direct-to-Film (DTF) processes preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production activities across embroidery and Direct-to-Film (DTF) departments.
• Manage production schedules to meet customer deadlines and service level expectations.
• Optimize workflow, capacity planning, and labor utilization to maximize efficiency.
• Direct management of inventory levels and replenishment for all key consumables.
• Oversee budget, workforce planning, and operational efficiency, maintaining full ownership of cost performance, labor productivity, and margin improvement.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of production supervisors, machine operators, and support staff.
• Drive accountability, engagement, and performance across all shifts, ensuring ownership of operational results and overall business outcomes.
• Partner with HR on hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Maintain strict quality control standards to ensure consistency across all decorated products.
• Implement and enforce SOPs and best practices across all production processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.
• Implement process improvements to increase throughput, reduce waste, and control costs.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, efficiency, error rates, and on-time delivery.
• Partner cross-functionally with Customer Service, Inventory, Sourcing, and IT to streamline operations.
• Oversee maintenance and performance of embroidery machines and DTF equipment.
• Ensure proper facility organization, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards.
• Coordinate with vendors for equipment servicing and upgrades.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan, base salary, and annual incentive
• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long- term disability and wellness programs
• 401-k plan with company match
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Collaborative and Innovative work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees