Quality Control Team Lead- Night Shift

Lakeshirts•Detroit Lakes, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Doghouse Plant Manager and 2nd Shift Inventory Supervisor, this position is responsible for direct leadership and productivity of assigned doghouse employees, communicating with team members regarding performance, priorities, work load and deadlines. The Doghouse Lead utilizes knowledge, skills and abilities to ensure daily safety, quality, cost and production goals are met. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 4p-2a

Requirements

Supervisory background experience preferred
Knowledge of MS Office products: Excel, Word, etc
Forklift certification required
Ability to assess needs and prioritize
Ability to communicate effectively with assigned team members
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to work well independently and as a team
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
Ability to be on your feet 10+ hrs/day
Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write.
Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, good judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, stress control, writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Train the Trainer Program completion is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Assign workflow, prioritize, review, and motivate team members.
Ensure team members are appropriately trained in job responsibility, safety, and company policy.
Motivate all team members to achieve personal and department success.
Lead, manage and ensure all safety initiatives are adhered to – ZERO Accident Mentality.
Follow daily, weekly & monthly standard works and continuously improve the process.
Conduct daily check-ins with the team and report performance to the Plant Manager/Inventory Supervisor.
Monitor daily attendance and punctuality; use Workday to approve PTO/time off and process bi-weekly payroll sign-off procedures.
Collaborate with Plant Manager/Inventory Supervisor to overcome any team member concerns and performance issues.
Conduct 90-day reviews, quarterly performance and yearly increase reviews with employees in conjunction with supervisor.
Review processes periodically to increase efficiency.
Understand and utilize production reports and work orders to organize and manage priorities.
Responsible for 6S, safety and quality, ensuring team members receive effective & timely training.
Validate inventory control including cycle count and troubleshooting (adjustments/transfers).
Update Tier Boards, hour-by-hour performance boards, and participate in GEMBA walks (observe, engage & improve).
Maintain Lakeshirts/Doghouse acceptable standard of quality; meeting goals in the area of garments per employee hour, on time percentages and error rate.
Works actively with others in the department and company to achieve positive results.
Other duties as assigned including special projects.

Benefits

Life's better in a t-shirt. It really is.
Why Lakeshirts is the place you want to be.
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.