Embroidery Team Lead- Night Shift

THE OPPORTUNITY:

This position is responsible for overall supervision and productivity of assigned Embroidery team members, communicating with team members regarding priorities, workload, and deadlines. This position is also responsible for processing embroidery orders by preparing garments, running an embroidery machine, and making quality adjustments as necessary.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 3:30p-2a

 

A Typical Day (job functions) | Monitor + Guide + Lead + Coordinate

 

• Ensure team members are appropriately trained in the areas of job responsibility, safety, and company policy
• Collaborate with trainers to ensure progress with new hires and address any issues
• Motivate all team members to achieve personal and department success
• Monitor daily attendance and punctuality, keeping Workday updated and processing bi-weekly payroll sign-off procedures
• Conduct daily and weekly check-ins with the team and report performance/attendance issues to the Operations Manager
• Conduct performance and compensation reviews with employees
• Manage and direct daily priorities
• Understand and utilize production reports and work orders to organize and manage priorities
• Request help from other areas to meet goals
• Maintain Lakeshirts' acceptable standard of quality per garment.
• Maintain Lakeshirts' goals in the area of garments per employee hour, on-time percentages, and error rate
• Follows safety practices. Identifies problems and works to resolve safety issues as they occur in accordance to OSHA standards
• Works actively with others in the department and company to achieve positive results
• Reports errors/issues to the embroidery supervisor
• Organizes orders of garments and production workflow for production teams to maintain team goals
• Follows the 6S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety
• Initiates daily tasks of finding and locating orders and unloading pallets as needed
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs continuously
• Other duties as assigned, including special projects

 

Skills (qualifications) | Servant Leadership + Effective Communication + Rally the TEAM

• High school education or GED required
• Must be bilingual
• Leadership background experience preferred
• Must have strong coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to get results through the team
• 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
• Hours must be flexible according to workloads
• Must be highly organized with the ability to work with deadlines and changing priorities
• Ability to work well independently and as a team
• Must be reliable, responsible, and take direction well
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks for several hours
• Ability to stand for at least 10-12 hours a day
• Previous production or sewing experience preferred, but not required
• Microsoft Word, Doc, and Excel knowledge required
• Accuracy is required; one must understand the order form and be able to count
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment
• Must be self-directed & self-motivated

WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE. At Lakeshirts, we believe in making work as awesome as the apparel we create. We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more!). We're a place where creativity meets culture, where ideas and innovation are encouraged, and where the atmosphere is truly one-of-a-kind. As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments and accessories for the resort, licensed collegiate, and K-12 markets, supported by over 1,000 ah-mazing team members from sea to shining sea.

OUR CULTURE TRULY SETS US APART. Life at Lakeshirts is all about embracing our core values, having fun, and working with great people who make every day an opportunity to thrive. We're looking for those who want to roll up their sleeves and make an impact while enjoying a culture that values creativity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and empowering each team member to define and elevate their success. We also foster a strong sense of community and are dedicated to wowing our customers on the daily.

LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT & SO IS WORK! Here's what you can expect when you join the Lakeshirts team:

• Compensation | Work Hard. Get Rewarded: Guided by our value of meritocracy, we offer a compensation package that reflects your unique skills, talents, and contributions. You are not just a number-your success, ideas, and efforts directly shape your growth and earning potential, empowering you to take your career to the next level. And there is an option to be paid daily!
• Insurance Benefits | We've Got You Covered: From health and life insurance to voluntary benefits like dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, and critical illness & accident coverage, we've got you covered; benefits kick in the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment
• Paid Time Off | Life Outside of Work: Enjoy up to 22 paid days off during the first year because we know life happens outside of work & we want you to be able to enjoy
• Profit Sharing | If We're Profitable. You're Profitable: When we win, you win
• Retirement Planning | Free Money? Yes, Please!: Our 401(k) program helps you plan for the future
• Onsite Perks |Get in my Belly: At our HQ in Detroit Lakes, enjoy hot breakfast, lunch, and snacks from our subsidized cafeteria
• Dogs @ Work| Yes. It's A Thing. And It's Pawsome: Bring your furry friend to work, because we believe dogs just make everything better
• Relaxed Dress Code | Wear What Makes You Feel Your Best: Whether it's jeans, tees, and flip flops- we believe comfort fuels creativity, and we offer an employee merchandise discount to keep you & your family well-stocked
• Flexible Work Schedules | Full Time, Part Time & Everything In Between: Because we understand the importance of work-life balance
• Unique Culture | That Is Priceless: We make work fun; we believe in teamwork, giving back to our communities and doing what we love with great people, and always rocking a t-shirt, a hat, and some cool socks

 

Physical Demands:

 

CONTINUOUSLY: Stand & Walk

 

FREQUENTLY: Lift up to 24 lbs., Carry up to 24 lbs.

 

OCCASIONALLY: Lift, Sit, Carry, Push, Pull, Climb, Balance, Bend, Twist, Crawl, Reach, Lift 25-50 lbs., Lift over 50 lbs., Carry 25-50 lbs

 

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed, based on the ongoing needs of the business. Minnesota is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.