J-1 Visa Production Supervisor Jobs
Production Supervisor roles in U.S. manufacturing and operations settings are available to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program category. State Department-designated sponsors issue your DS-2019, while the U.S. facility serves as your host employer for structured on-the-job training.
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Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.
ROLE
This role typically reports to a Packaging Engineer and is based in our Buckhead office in our hybrid/ in-office work environment (4 days/week in-office).
Responsibilities
- Update packaging artwork files (labels, tags, boxes) using Adobe Illustrator
- Make simple edits like text changes, sizing, and layout updates
- Send artwork to suppliers and help track approvals
- Review layouts to ensure they match brand guidelines
- Help keep packaging projects on track with established timelines
- Maintain and organize artwork files, images, and details in systems/tools
- Track status of artwork approvals and flag any delays
- Review packaging samples and proofs for accuracy
- Help check colors and layout against brand standards
- Share feedback with the team and suppliers for corrections
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Must have:
- Enrollment in a Bachelor/Master’s degree program at the time of the internship (certificate programs are not eligible)
- Availability to start on the designated start date
- Excellent communication and analytical skills as well as have basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
- Ability to interpret supervisor’s direction
- Ability to act as liaison between many departments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Suite
- Experience with design, print or artwork projects (school or internship)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred skills and experience:
- Interest in working in children's clothing and packaging
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
- Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.
Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
INTRODUCTION
Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.
ROLE
This role typically reports to a Packaging Engineer and is based in our Buckhead office in our hybrid/ in-office work environment (4 days/week in-office).
Responsibilities
- Update packaging artwork files (labels, tags, boxes) using Adobe Illustrator
- Make simple edits like text changes, sizing, and layout updates
- Send artwork to suppliers and help track approvals
- Review layouts to ensure they match brand guidelines
- Help keep packaging projects on track with established timelines
- Maintain and organize artwork files, images, and details in systems/tools
- Track status of artwork approvals and flag any delays
- Review packaging samples and proofs for accuracy
- Help check colors and layout against brand standards
- Share feedback with the team and suppliers for corrections
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Must have:
- Enrollment in a Bachelor/Master’s degree program at the time of the internship (certificate programs are not eligible)
- Availability to start on the designated start date
- Excellent communication and analytical skills as well as have basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
- Ability to interpret supervisor’s direction
- Ability to act as liaison between many departments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Suite
- Experience with design, print or artwork projects (school or internship)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred skills and experience:
- Interest in working in children's clothing and packaging
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
- Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.
Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Production Supervisor
Frame your training plan around measurable outcomes
Designated sponsors require a detailed Training/Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002) before issuing your DS-2019. Structure yours around specific production metrics, lean manufacturing methods, or quality control systems you'll learn, not just job duties.
Verify your category before approaching host employers
If you're a current student or recent graduate within 12 months of graduation, the J-1 Intern category applies. Working professionals with a degree plus one year of experience qualify under Trainee. Applying under the wrong category will stall your placement.
Target manufacturers already hosting J-1 Trainees
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. production and operations employers with a track record of hosting international exchange visitors, so you're not educating a hiring manager about the J-1 host-employer relationship from scratch.
Confirm host employer size and insurance coverage
DOL regulations bar J-1 Trainees from being placed at worksites with fewer than five employees or companies without adequate workers' compensation insurance. Verify both before you finalize any offer, since non-compliant hosts cause DS-2019 rejections.
Address the two-year home residency rule upfront
Some J-1 Production Supervisor placements are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement, particularly if your home government or a U.S. agency funded your training. Determine your 212(e) status early, as it affects any future H-1B or green card plans.
Negotiate a written training timeline before signing anything
Your designated sponsor will audit the training plan against actual rotations. Host employers in production environments sometimes reassign trainees to line supervision full-time without structured skill progression, which can jeopardize your J-1 compliance and program extension.
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Find Production Supervisor JobsProduction Supervisor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Production Supervisor roles?
Most international professionals pursuing Production Supervisor placements qualify under the J-1 Trainee category, which requires a relevant degree plus at least one year of work experience, or five years of work experience without a degree. Current students or recent graduates within 12 months of completing their program fall under the Intern category instead. The host employer's training plan must align with whichever category your designated sponsor certifies.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Production Supervisor position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the manufacturing facility where you'll work. That facility is your host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, oversees program compliance, co-signs your training plan, and acts as your legal sponsor throughout the exchange. Your host employer handles day-to-day supervision and pays your compensation.
How do I find U.S. manufacturers willing to host a J-1 Trainee in a supervisory role?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. production and operations employers that have experience hosting international exchange visitors. Host employers who already understand the DS-2019 process and training plan requirements move significantly faster through placement than those encountering J-1 for the first time, which shortens your path from offer to visa issuance.
Can a J-1 Production Supervisor trainee perform actual supervisory duties or only observe?
J-1 Trainees can perform substantive work, including directing production staff, if those duties appear in the approved DS-7002 training plan. The key compliance requirement is that the placement must advance genuine skills development, not simply fill an open position. Placements structured purely as labor substitution, where the trainee replaces a full-time employee without a structured learning component, violate J-1 program regulations.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Production Supervisor J-1 trainees?
It can. The 212(e) two-year home-country physical presence requirement applies if your home government or a U.S. government agency funded your training, or if your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. Production and manufacturing disciplines appear on that list for several countries. If 212(e) applies to you, you'll need to complete two years in your home country or obtain a waiver before switching to H-1B or adjusting status.
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