Apparel Production Manager

Why Rebel, Why This Job. Some people like the status quo, the safe and the mundane. Others challenge every convention in the book, create new values and expectations, and change their world. They are the Rebels. They are the Challengers. If this is you, read on.

 Rebel Athletic is a classic Challenger Brand. Established in 2013 by Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2020, Karen Aldridge, to challenge the lowly conventions of the Allstar Cheer apparel market. Rebel is now the undisputed Allstar Cheer market, thought and style leader.

 Over the past 8+ years, Rebel has turned heads quicker than any other manufacturer, and expanded into School and Sideline Cheer, Dance, and everyday athletic wear – all with a trademark sparkle. Rebel’s cutting-edge designs, technological innovations and unstinting focus on service, quality, choice, and value have set a new standard in an industry that was starving for something new. Rebel is the brand that everyone else follows. So, if you want to be a follower, go and work for them. If not, become a Rebel.

Summary of Position:

The Apparel Production Manager oversees Rebel’s in-house decoration facility specializing in screen printing and crystal application. This hands-on role combines production leadership with quality control and team development to ensure efficiency, precision, and excellence in every garment. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, solves production challenges with confidence, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and team collaboration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Production Operations & Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and train the screen printing and crystal application team to achieve high performance.

• Oversee daily production schedules, delegate tasks, and ensure all jobs are completed on time.

• Operate and maintain specialized machinery, including the Crystal Cam.

• Ensure all decorated garments meet Rebel’s brand and client quality standards.

• Uphold a safe, organized, and compliant production environment.

Process Optimization & Quality Control

• Manage and optimize production processes to maximize efficiency without compromising quality.

• Conduct detailed quality control checks throughout production stages.

• Implement and refine best practices for screen printing and crystal application.

• Document and maintain records of production processes and quality metrics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the creative team to evaluate design feasibility and production constraints.

• Coordinate with vendors to source materials and maintain a steady inventory of supplies.

• Track workflow and manage timelines using production management software.

• Provide reporting on production KPIs and contribute to department-wide process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Experience in screen printing and/or crystal decoration required; Crystal Cam experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of apparel design, layout, and quality assurance.

• Demonstrated leadership in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment.

• Comfortable with production software and inventory systems.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and solution-focused.

• Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration ability.

• Teachable and open to mentorship; support from a veteran print shop owner is available.

Working Conditions:

This role operates in a production facility and involves extended periods of standing, exposure to noise, and regular handling of screen-printing materials and equipment. Chemical use common to the decoration proc