Pre-Production Manager-2nd Shift

Varsity Brands•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Production team, the Manager - Production is a key leadership role and is responsible for providing a safe environment, developing and coaching all team members, and collaborating with teams across the organization to achieve KPIs that result in outstanding service to our coaches and student athletes Manager - Production is responsible for producing high quality decorated garments for our student athletes across a multi-shift operation with approximately 30-90 team members with a focus on the (Screenprint, Digital Fusion, Embroidery) decoration method.

Requirements

Professional written and verbal communication and listening skills
Solution oriented and change management minded
Commitment to a continuous improvement environment
Collaborate with peers for team and Operational success
Computer literate with knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office
Able to multitask and juggle competing priorities
Flexibility to work varying shifts in support of the operation
Bachelor’s Degree in any field and/or 5-7 years’ experience in manufacturing/production setting
3-5 years’ experience in a Manager level role
LEAN/process/continuous improvement concepts and principles, including creating GEMBA metrics

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Responsibilities

Drive Safety through engagement and promoting a safety culture, support and enforce safety protocols
Assist in the development of departmental strategy and guide team in the execution of that strategy
Communicate effectively with team regarding KPI goals and attainment, performance feedback and reviews, and recognition of team members
Provide structure, direction, and feedback to team
Lead by example
Drive the business forward by achieving daily goals and objectives
Approach challenges and change with a positive mindset
Hold self and team accountable for achieving expected results and to all Company policies
Build trust with team through repeated positive interactions
Quickly recover from mistakes with confidence
Provide a healthy and welcoming work environment for all team members
Build strong relationships, empower team members, celebrate team wins
Be a champion of collaboration and initiative (self -directed)
Support and enable a learning culture
Build strong team and team members through training and accountability
Develop/review SOPs
Bias to continuous improvement initiatives
Empower team to suggest improvements
Ensure positive team member relations through active coaching and conflict resolution
Foster open communication
Issue Corrective Actions consistently
Implement new processes; learn from any mistakes and try again
Take calculated risks to achieve goals