Production Lead

Gear Up Sports•Kannapolis, NC

10d•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Production Lead coordinates daily production activities, leading and supporting production team members to meet quality and productivity targets while ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to standards.

Requirements

2+ years of production or manufacturing experience
1+ year in a lead or supervisory capacity preferred
Strong knowledge of production processes
Ability to train and motivate team members
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong attention to detail and quality standards
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
Effective communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred
Experience in apparel or textile manufacturing
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate production team activities to meet daily goals
Train new production staff on equipment operation and quality standards
Monitor workflow and adjust team assignments to optimize productivity
Perform quality checks on finished products
Troubleshoot production issues and equipment problems
Communicate production status and issues to Production Supervisor
Ensure compliance with safety protocols and procedures
Maintain a clean and organized production area
Provide hands-on support during peak production times
Track and report production metrics

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) – 2 weeks (80 hours) per year for full time, accrued at the rate of .042 hours per one hour worked.
Paid Holidays – New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Healthcare Benefits – Effective the first of the month following the date of hire: Health/Vision insurance through Regence BlueCross BlueShield Dental insurance through LifeMap Dental
Life, Disability & Accident Insurance through MetLife – effective 1st of the month following date of hire: Group Term Life insurance – company paid Long Term Disability insurance – company paid
Short Term Disability insurance –company paid – provided for employees working in states without state-specific paid family/medical leave programs.
Voluntary additional life insurance for self & dependents
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Flexible Spending Account Plan – allowing pre-tax savings for Health and Dependent Care Expenses
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) – plan provided through Canopy
401(k) Plan – participation after three months of employment with employer-matching contribution