Production Team Lead

Overview

Galls, LLC is the largest and fastest growing supplier of uniforms and equipment to public safety professionals with a national presence in more than 80 locations across the nation. With over 50 years in the industry, it is easy to see why. We are PROUD to Serve America's public safety professionals by providing the broadest selection of uniforms, equipment and solutions combined with great customer service.

Title:
Shift Lead

Function:
Production

Reports To:
Area Manager

• Works alongside hourly associates, provides direction, coaching and guidance to ensure daily productivity and quality standards are achieved.
• Performs functions in the assigned area of the warehouse as needed to meet business needs, including producing embellished garments, auditing orders, and manifesting orders.
• Manages the workflow of orders to maintain productivity standards while staying within service level requirements.
• Ensures all equipment and technical resources attain maximum functional uptime.
• Supports the staffing process; ensures new associates are properly oriented, trained and coached to perform their roles, and that they have the necessary tools and resources.
• Reviews processes and procedures in the assigned area for efficiency and accuracy and works with the management team to continually improve.
• Provides associates with daily productivity assessments and keeps the Area Manager apprised of performance.
• Makes recommendations to the Area Manager about manpower planning to cover operating needs in the assigned area.
• Provides efficient and productive communication by leading shift start-up meetings with assigned associates.
• Examines associates' work for compliance with policy and procedure.
• Delivers performance coaching and verbal warnings as needed and contributes detail about performance concerns for assigned hourly team members.
• Troubleshoots issues as they arise and implements efficient and effective resolution.
• Responsible for reporting any safety or security issues in the assigned area to the Shift Area Manager.
• Has key carrying responsibility as needed to ensure facility is secured during working hours and for unlocking/locking the building per business needs.
• Ensures housekeeping is performed daily and the department is clean and in good order.
• Uses data tools for hourly performance reporting and updates with justification for variances.

• Experience:
  
  Previous warehouse/distribution center experience.
• Experience in warehouse operations; prior experience in warehouse leadership is a plus.
• Ability to work in and coach all assigned associates as required by the area.
• Knowledge and experience with warehouse tools and/or production equipment, including WMS, RF gun technology, material handling equipment, conveyors, embroidery equipment, and commercial sewing equipment.
• Clear communication and active listening skills; ability to explain how to utilize equipment and systems to associates.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office and ability to learn internal order management system (GQ).
• Ability to coach and document performance concerns or successes.
• Effective time management, multi-tasking, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Able and willing to work overtime and flex shift schedule as required to meet business needs.
• Complies with internal company policies and procedures.

• High School diploma or GED, or equivalent
• Some college or equivalent (Desired)

• Sales and Customer Service
• Inventory Management
• Production Department
• Human Resources
• Inbound Receiving / Returns

• Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.

• Work Planning
• Task Delegation

• Moderate physical activity: walking, standing, moving materials and boxes.
• Heavy physical activity: lifting, bending, carrying heavy materials and boxes.

Ability to work in a non-climate controlled warehouse with cold temperatures in winter and hot temperatures in summer.

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage - Eligible day one of start date
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Flexible benefits
• Generous employee discount
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tution reimbursement
• Daily Pay; up to 50% of your pay

DISCLAIMER:
This job description indicates the general nature and level of the work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, tasks, duties or responsibilities. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. This description does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

EOE/Disability/Vets