Fabric Screen Printer & Transfer Department Supervisor
Location: Toronto, ON
Compensation: $65,000–$80,000 base salary + comprehensive benefits package
About the Company
Our client is a well-established Canadian manufacturer specializing in high-quality promotional products with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and customer satisfaction. For decades, the company has built a reputation for delivering environmentally responsible products while maintaining exceptional standards of quality and service.
As the business continues to grow, they are investing in their production operations and seeking strong leadership talent to support continued operational excellence and customer success.
Position Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Fabric Screen Printer & Transfer Department Supervisor to lead daily operations across its Screen Printing and Transfer Departments in Toronto.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising a team of approximately 8 production employees while ensuring quality, productivity, safety, and on-time delivery of customer orders. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise in fabric screen printing and heat transfer applications with proven leadership skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate understands the importance of balancing customer expectations, production efficiency, and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduction Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, supervise, mentor, and schedule a team of approximately 8 production employees across the Screen Printing and Transfer Departments
- Foster a positive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment
- Provide coaching, training, and performance management support to team members
- Ensure staffing levels and workflow assignments align with production demands
- Promote teamwork, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives
Production Planning & Scheduling
- Oversee daily production activities to ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on schedule
- Monitor workflow, capacity, and production priorities to meet delivery commitments
- Coordinate production schedules and adjust resources to address changing business needs
- Manage multiple production deadlines while maintaining quality and efficiency standards
Quality Assurance & Customer Satisfaction
- Maintain rigorous quality control standards throughout the production process
- Ensure colours, print registration, alignment, and transfer applications meet approved customer specifications
- Verify that all products meet "First Quality" standards prior to shipment
- Investigate and resolve quality concerns while implementing preventative measures
- Support continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing waste and rework
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Account Managers and customer service teams to review incoming orders and production requirements
- Identify potential production challenges and provide proactive solutions
- Communicate production timelines, project status updates, and scheduling constraints
- Support successful execution of customer orders from order entry through final production
Technical Leadership – Screen Printing & Transfer Operations
- Provide technical expertise in fabric screen printing processes, ink mixing, colour matching, and print quality control
- Oversee transfer department operations, including heat transfer applications, adhesive technologies, and material compatibility
- Ensure proper operation and maintenance of production equipment including:
- Screen printing presses
- Flash dryers
- Conveyor dryers
- Heat presses
- Troubleshoot production issues, print defects, equipment concerns, and process challenges
Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Monitor production performance, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency
- Identify opportunities to improve throughput, quality, and cost efficiency
- Implement process improvements to reduce waste and increase productivity
- Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the production operation
QualificationsExperience
- Minimum 10 years of hands-on fabric screen printing experience
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory or production leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience leading production teams in a deadline-driven setting
Technical Expertise
- Strong knowledge of fabric screen printing processes and best practices
- Experience with ink mixing, colour matching, and print quality standards
- Extensive knowledge of heat transfer technology and adhesive applications
- Understanding of material compatibility across synthetic and natural fabrics
- Experience operating and troubleshooting screen printing and transfer equipment
Leadership & Communication
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop production teams
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with customer-facing and operational teams
- Strong organizational and time-management capabilities
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Ability to quickly identify and resolve production issues
- Strong troubleshooting skills related to print defects, workflow bottlenecks, and equipment challenges
- Ability to adapt schedules and resources to meet changing production priorities
Compliance & Equity Statement
This posting reflects a current employment opportunity. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, family status, or any other protected ground under applicable provincial and federal human rights legislation
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to notify the recruiter so appropriate arrangements can be made.
The salary range listed in this posting represents the expected compensation for this position based on market conditions and internal considerations. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, and alignment with the role requirements.
The recruitment process may include interviews, reference checks, and verification of relevant qualifications or experience. All personal information collected during the recruitment process will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy and employment legislation.
Any tools used in the recruitment process are applied in a fair and non-discriminatory manner.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Pay: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Experience:
- fabric screen printing: 10 years (required)
- supervisory experience in screen printing: 5 years (required)
- ink mixing & colour matching: 5 years (required)
- heat transfer technology: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
