Production Supervisor | Day Shift - Lakeshirts

LEAD THE TEAM | MODEL, INSPIRE, CHALLENGE, ENABLE, ENCOURAGE

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, this individual is responsible for the overall supervision and productivity of High Post Production functions. They must be able to effectively communicate with team members to set daily priorities, balance the workload and adhere to deadlines. Must be flexible and proactive as issues/challenges arise. Provide strong mentorship, coaching, and guidance to team members in the department. Offer effective conflict resolution and clearly communicate expectations to employees daily. Handle multiple responsibilities including hiring, training, expectations and performance evaluations. Responsible for the overall flow of work in and out of High Post Production and collaborate closely with adjacent departments. Work closely with the Lead and Specialists to ensure work levels are properly managed. Monitor daily throughput and be prepared to pivot to accommodate rush requests. Ensure work priorities are aligned to effect on-time shipment of orders.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-4p (40-45 hrs/week) onsite at our HQ in Detroit Lakes, MN

A Typical Day (job functions) | Assign workflow + Prioritize + Review + Motivate

• Manage and direct daily priorities set by the Operations Manager and/or determined by order dates
• Utilize and understand reports to help manage priorities and determine priority goal achievement
• Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills

• Work within Lakeshirts' systems and processes to effectively flow orders through HPP.
• Read and understand work orders and profiles to ensure each account is processed correctly
• Conduct SIFs (short interval follow-ups with individual team members) and report performance Operations Manager
• Collaborate with Operations Manager to overcome any team member concerns and/or performance issues
• Conduct quarterly performance and yearly increase reviews with employees in conjunction with the supervisor
• Maintain Lakeshirts' acceptable standard of quality per garment. Inspect orders that flow through high post production for correct ink/thread colors, proper logo placement, labels, and general flaws
• Sort and fold garments by size/color/garment
• Coordinate with adjacent departments to help meet daily goals or timelines
• Review processes periodically to increase efficiency
• Works actively with others in the department and company to achieve positive results
• Ensure team members are appropriately trained in the areas of job responsibility, safety, and company policy
• Motivate all team members to achieve personal and department success
• Monitor attendance and analyze staffing needs to meet goals, keeping Workday updated and processing bi-weekly payroll sign-off procedures
• Follows standards of 6S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain and Safety
• Follows safety practices. Identifies problems and works to resolve safety issues as they occur by OSHA standards
• Maintain a cooperative work environment
• Other duties as assigned including special projects

Skills (qualifications) | Effective Leadership & Communication + Assess Needs + Prioritize

• Ability to assess competing priorities, set plan, supervise plan through execution, follow up and adjust as necessary
• Train the Trainer Program and LEAD workshop completion is preferred but not required
• Leadership/Supervisory experience preferred but not required
• Strong knowledge and use of Zion preferred, but not required
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), problem resolution, sound judgment, pro-active, people-oriented, flexible, organized, diplomatic, strong listening skills, reliable, enthusiastic, courteous, and result-oriented
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Hours must be flexible according to workloads
• High school diploma preferred, but not required
• Ability to work well within a team
• Accuracy is required, one must understand the order form and be able to count
• Must be self-directed & self-motivated
• Ability to be on your feet 8-10+ hrs/day

OUR CULTURE IS ONE-OF-A-KIND AND TRULY SETS US APART. We are proud of our humble beginnings and non-corporate style. We offer a unique atmosphere, unlike any other manufacturer. We work hard to be the best and we seek only committed individuals that will help move our company forward and embrace our values and culture. Lakeshirts | Blue 84 is one of the largest privately owned screen-printing manufacturers in the United States, responsible for decorating and distribution of a wide variety of garments for the resort, college and K-12 markets. At our headquarters in Detroit Lakes, MN, we employ over 650 great people, proudly producing 45,000+ garments daily. It's not just a job but a lifestyle. Our job descriptions help support and guide you in the role you play in making our company successful. LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT. IT REALLY IS.

Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:

Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires good judgment, people-oriented, flexible, organized, diplomatic, reliable, enthusiastic, courteous, helpful, and patient.

Physical Demands: