Production Lead, Digital Print

The Bernard Group Inc•Chanhassen, MN

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? We are 100% employee owned! At The Bernard Group, we work to wow. As a visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production, we come together as a team to win big for some of the most successful brands in the world. Since we’re an employee-owned company, we don’t just list our values, we live them, providing the highest-quality products and services day in and day out. And we do it all with sustainable materials carefully sourced from eco-friendly partners that support social change and community involvement. We are looking for a Production Lead to join our Large Format Print team. You’ll be part of a talented group that collaborates to deliver world class products to our customers. In this role, you will direct, control, and track complex assembly and kitting projects from beginning to end while managing line employees and temp workers. You will be responsible for mentoring and coaching employees working in the specific area of responsibility (whether it be bindery, fabricating, cutting, or kitting). The Production Lead trains new and existing employees on the most efficient and effective methods of machine set-up and process flow. You will have the opportunity to learn new equipment first, and as the subject matter expert, will then train and evaluate the work of the other team members. This role will provide feedback to the manager as to how well the team members are learning the necessary skills required of the team roles. This role is a working lead role, and as a result, it will be necessary for the lead to also complete the applicable work on the job ticket and follow and adhere to the specific job requirements. You are also responsible for the last quality check before shipment to TBG/SmartPress customers and is the key liaison with the CSR and managers to ensure the job is completed successfully within the customers’ parameters. Shift available: Sunday through Tuesday OR Wednesday through Friday 6:00 pm- 6:00 am, 36-hour work week, three 12-hour shifts A variety of these traits will help land you this job if you: are able to successfully collaborate with people across several functions within the organization to achieve results, including senior leadership, Sales, Prepress, Cutting, Kitting, Shipping, and other departments. have the ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. can react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and effectively. are able to make proactive design decisions and move forward with projects based on available information; able to think analytically and make a decision from many alternatives. have basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills. experience in supervising/leading a team. have the ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis

Requirements

are able to successfully collaborate with people across several functions within the organization to achieve results, including senior leadership, Sales, Prepress, Cutting, Kitting, Shipping, and other departments.
have the ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
can react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and effectively.
are able to make proactive design decisions and move forward with projects based on available information; able to think analytically and make a decision from many alternatives.
have basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
experience in supervising/leading a team.
have the ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
fiercely loyal to both our customers and team
trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with
enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges
adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

Responsibilities

work closely with manager, and other shift leadership in prioritizing and directing department work flow.
support safe environment, driving towards 0 OSHA recordables & maintain high quality standards.
ensure assembly integrity through continuous monitoring of departmental processes.
maintain appropriate levels of supplies to meet production requirements.
monitor issues and receipts for work orders.
establish open lines of communication with the production floor.
represent corporate policy and communicate to employees as required.
ensure training and skills matrix are in compliance with training policy & work to further develop team’s skill.
work toward continuous improvement by monitoring efficiency & productivity & implement improvements.
drive improvements in material flow, including cell design and material delivery Interact with other support departments as required driving out costs where possible.
complete and quality check each job according to ticket specifications, producing quality work.
learn existing equipment and train and learn on new equipment.
troubleshoot production problems to ensure productivity and quality standards are met.
put away stock on shelves, break down boxes and clean up after shift.
perform miscellaneous projects and complete various tasks as requested by management.