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At Richardson Sports, we will assemble a team of bright, hard-working people and promote creative thinking within our company. We maintain a positive culture where everyone is recognized and rewarded for their performance and contribution. We strive for growth, welcome change, and create new opportunities for our people.
Check out our latest employment opportunities below.
Open Positions
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
SENIOR PRODUCT LINE MANAGER — SPRINGFIELD, OR
Richardson Sports is a premium brand focused on headwear, team uniforms, and performance apparel.
The Senior Product Line Manager is a hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for managing quality and consistency of inline products and developing and delivering new seasonal product lines that meet brand, quality, cost, and calendar requirements. This role is primarily accountable for day-to-day product management across assigned product categories, working closely with Design, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing Partners, and Distribution. The Senior Product Line Manager ensures products are developed efficiently from concept through commercialization, meeting and maintaining Richardson’s standards for quality, performance, compliance, and margin throughout the product life cycle.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Product Development Execution
- Execute seasonal product development plans across headwear, uniforms, and apparel categories.
- Manage the full product development lifecycle, including sampling, revisions, testing, and PP approvals.
- Ensure products meet established standards for construction, fit, materials, performance, compliance, and target margins.
- Track development timelines and follow up on outstanding actions to keep seasons on schedule.
Factory & Sample Management
- Own day-to-day communication with factories related to samples, lab dips, material development, revisions, approvals, and special projects.
- Coordinate sample reviews and ensure all feedback is clearly documented and communicated.
- Identify and flag potential issues for inline and new development related to quality, feasibility, cost, and/or timing and work with partners to resolve them.
Cross-Functional Support
- Work closely with Design & Development Team to translate concepts into production-ready products.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Merchandising to support product needs and seasonal launches.
- Assist in preparing and presenting product lines for internal reviews, education, and external meetings as needed.
Product Line Tools & Documentation
- Create and maintain accurate seasonal product decks with detailed product information, features, and specifications.
- Create and maintain post-production quality check manuals by product type and/or model as needed.
- Maintain complete and accurate product data within the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system.
- Ensure all product documentation is up to date and supports downstream teams and go-to-market execution.
Market & Trend Awareness
- Maintain awareness of competitive products, category trends, and industry developments.
- Apply relevant market insights to support product updates and line additions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of product line management experience within headwear, apparel, uniforms, and/or accessories.
- Strong working knowledge of product construction, materials, patterns, fit, and decoration techniques.
- Solid understanding of global headwear and apparel manufacturing processes.
- Experience using enterprise-level PLM systems.
- Ability to manage multiple development programs and timelines simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with attention to detail and strong follow-through.
Preferred Attributes
- Interest or involvement in sports, team athletics, or outdoor activities.
- Experience working with branded, performance, or premium product lines.
- Comfortable working on small teams in a fast-paced, execution-driven product environment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
PRODUCTION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - SWING SHIFT — SPRINGFIELD, OR
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-2:00am, overtime as needed. (Three day weekends!!)
The Production Maintenance Technician keeps our production floor running. This role is responsible for maintaining and repairing the equipment used in our headwear manufacturing operations, including industrial embroidery machines, heat press equipment, automated cutting systems, forming and finishing equipment, air compressors, and material handling systems.
You’ll handle preventive maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, and respond quickly when equipment goes down. This includes working on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to get machines back up and running safely and efficiently.
This position supports daily production by completing work orders, diagnosing issues, replacing parts, performing equipment adjustments, and helping reduce downtime. You’ll work closely with production supervisors and operators to keep operations moving and maintain a safe work environment.
If you like hands-on work, solving problems in real time, and keeping equipment running on a fast-paced manufacturing floor, this is the role for you.
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform routine inspections and maintenance on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and HVAC systems
- Diagnose equipment malfunctions and complete timely repairs
- Execute preventive maintenance programs to reduce equipment failure
- Repair and replace bearings, gears, bushings, chains, belts, sheaves, pulleys, and perform motor alignments
- Install, remove, and relocate equipment, machinery, and light roll conveyors
- Support facility improvement and construction projects, including carpentry, drywall repair, painting, concrete work, welding, fabrication, and low-voltage electrical work
- Troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic systems, including valves, cylinders, and compressors
- Assist with PLC systems, encoder motors, and basic programming adjustments
- Maintain natural gas and electric water heaters
- Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals
- Maintain maintenance logs and documentation
- Ensure compliance with lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and workplace safety standards
- Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and scissor lifts
- Perform basic plumbing, grounds maintenance, and light janitorial duties as needed
- Maintain facility cleanliness, including trash and cardboard management
- Respond to on-call emergencies as required
- Work at heights using ladders or lifts
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Facility Manager, Production Manager, or CEO
Education & Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of industrial or facility maintenance experience
- Maintenance Technician certification preferred
- ASAE certification preferred
- HVAC certification preferred
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems
- Experience with welding and metal fabrication
- Understanding of pneumatic systems and compressed air equipment
- Working knowledge of PLC controls and basic programming for manufacturing machinery
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and schematics
- Familiarity with SDS documentation and hazardous waste containment procedures
- Safe operation of powered industrial equipment
Additional Requirements
- Basic computer skills
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
PRODUCTION LEAD — SPRINGFIELD, OR
The Level 1 Production Lead assists the Supervisor in daily embroidery production by helping assign work, routing orders, and operating machines such as embroidery, sewing, and heat press equipment. This entry-level leadership role emphasizes quality inspection, maintaining safe work practices, and supporting team efficiency while gaining experience in production coordination.
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Manages and helps assign production work based on priorities, ship dates, and shipping Methods
· Helps route or close orders
· Ability to operate various machinery within the production department that may include Embroidery machines, sewing machines, heat press, Blocking Etc.
· Helps ensure a “Quality First” mentality when reviewing orders and working with others
· Assists in identifying opportunities to reduce spoilage and improve overall efficiency
· Promotes a culture of Safety and Awareness
Education and Experience:
· High school diploma or GED required
· Knowledge of Richardson’s products
· Inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to read and interpret product sheets, use simple math, and use basic hand held measuring tools.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
Training Requirements:
· Leadership and Communication Training
· General Safety.
· Quality Assurance Awareness.
Physical Demands:
· Light physical effort required. Continuous mental and visual attention required
· Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, etc.
· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Ear protection is optional.
Work Environment:
Work performed in a clean, chemical-free, temperature controlled manufacturing facility
Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE — HOUSTON, TX
Step Up to the Plate – Join the Warehouse Lineup at Richardson Sports!
Richardson Sports is looking for Warehouse Associates to join our team roster! If you’ve got the hustle to pick, pack, and ship like a pro—and the focus to keep your eye on the ball—we want you in our dugout.
Job Description
Your Position on the Field:
- Pick, pack, and ship customer orders with speed and precision—think of it as batting cleanup for our customers
- Assist with inbound deliveries—unload shipments like you’re snagging a ground ball at first base
- Get certified to operate forklifts and pallet jacks—we’ll coach you up so you can cover all the bases
- Communicate with coaches (aka warehouse leadership) to improve plays and keep operations smooth
- Maintain a safe and organized warehouse—because a clean field keeps the team playing at its best
- Stay flexible and ready to jump in where needed—sometimes we need a utility player who can do it all
Why Join Our Team?
This full time position offers a great work environment, and a competitive compensation package with full benefits. We supply the team market, now we want you to become a part of our team!
Richardson has served the team sports market upon a foundation of authenticity, reliability, and an unmatched passion for quality since 1970. Today we are recognized as a leader in the team sports industry, delivering performance-inspired, stock and custom caps to thousands of accounts, worn by millions of athletes around the world. While team baseball caps are our core business, we also produce headwear for the collegiate licensed and promotional markets, the golf industry, and the outdoor market.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Education and Abilities:
- High school graduate education or GED
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Equipment operation experience preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds and perform frequent lifting
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR — SPRINGFIELD, OR
Richardson Sports is seeking a motivated and hands-on Production Supervisor to join our manufacturing team in Springfield, Oregon. This role is responsible for supervising daily production operations while leading, developing, and supporting a team in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. The Production Supervisor works closely with the Production Manager and other department leaders to ensure production goals are met while maintaining high standards for quality, efficiency, safety, and employee engagement.
Job Description
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and problem-solver who leads by example, understands manufacturing workflows, and is comfortable working across multiple production departments. This position plays a key role in driving continuous improvement, enforcing safety and quality standards, and fostering a positive team culture aligned with Richardson Sports’ commitment to craftsmanship, teamwork, and operational excellence.
· Assist the Production Manager and fellow Department Supervisors in continuously improving production systems, including production control, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety programs, quality standards, and performance management processes.
· Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and established safety protocols, and actively promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
· Foster effective employee relations by providing coaching, training, and development; make day-to-day employment decisions; and address employee concerns through timely and professional problem resolution.
· Balance quality, productivity, cost control, safety, and team morale to achieve departmental goals and drive continuous improvement.
· Manage departmental performance metrics (KPIs), track progress against goals, and provide regular status updates and reports to the Production Manager.
· Learn and support all aspects of production operations including Embroidery, Cap Factory, Heat Press, and Laser Etching in order to provide effective leadership and coverage as needed (training provided).
· Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and absenteeism, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to company policies.
· Support cross-department collaboration to ensure on-time production, consistent quality, and efficient workflow.
· Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
Education and Experience
· High school diploma or GED required.
· One to three years of related supervisory or production experience and/or equivalent training required.
· Experience working with ERP, WMS, CRM, or Work Order Management systems preferred.
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace (e.g., Excel/Sheets, Word/Docs, email, basic reporting).
· Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Ability to write clear reports, business correspondence, and employee communications using standard office software.
· Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence outcomes, and drive accountability.
· Planning: Ability to think ahead, plan over a 14-day horizon, and execute action plans to achieve results.
· Supervision: Experience with employee hiring, training, performance management, coaching, and discipline.
· Strong quality focus with a continuous improvement mindset.
· Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Physical Demands
· Light to moderate physical effort required.
· Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for up to 10 hours. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers, to feel objects, use tools or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, can accurately identify colors without any issues distinguishing between hues, and the ability to adjust focus.
Personal Protective Equipment
· Ear protection is optional.
Work Environment
· Work performed in a plant environment.
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS (LEVELS I, II & III) — SPRINGFIELD, OR
Our Graphic Design team provides logo rework, concept, design and support for product graphics with regard to the design, development and production. Participation in creating, tracking, organizing, and proofing product-related information on a cross-functional team with multiple stakeholders. Work with team members to ensure that calendar deadlines are met to reach production timelines.
