Production Team Shift Manager

BSN SPORTS, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN TEAM ATHLETIC GEAR

For over 50 years, BSN SPORTS has been the largest team sporting goods equipment and apparel distributor of choice in the United States.  Our 3,000 BSN SPORTS employees strive to support the Heart of the Game by putting valuable time back into the day of coaches and administrators through excellent service platforms. Our company mission is simple: Save coaches and administrators time with everything they do off the field so they have more time to impact young lives on it.

WORK TYPE:   On Location

LOCATION DETAILS: 950 E. Avenue K, Grand Prairie, TX 75050

WORK HOURS: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week covering multiple shifts from 4:00 AM - 1:00 PM <OR> cover 2nd shift from 1:00 PM - 11:30 PM. OT will be required during peak operations (July-Dec).

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

BSN SPORTS is seeking a collaborative and experienced Production Operations Manager in Grand Prairie, TX. In this key leadership position within the Production team, the Production Operations Manager will ensure a safe work environment, mentor and develop team members, and work closely with various teams across the organization to meet KPIs that deliver exceptional service to our coaches and student athletes.

We are looking for a Leader of Managers. Demonstrated experience with SQDCP is paramount. Experience in developing a deep bench of internal talent is required.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Production Manager oversees 5 Department Managers and is responsible for producing high quality decorated garments for our student athletes across a multi-shift operation with approximately 270 team members utilizing various decoration methods, including Embroidery, Screen printing, and Digital Fusion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Professional written and verbal communication and listening skills
• Solution oriented and change management minded
• Commitment to a continuous improvement environment, tenacity to drive change
• Collaborate with peers for team and Operational success
• Computer literate with intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Able to multitask and juggle competing priorities, pivot quickly to resolve issues.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts in support of the operation

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any field and/or 5 years’ experience in manufacturing/production setting
• 3-5 years’ experience in a manager level role required, must have lead managers.
• Experience in P/L Management
• Experience in workforce planning
• Demonstrated experience in coaching and developing high performing teams.
• LEAN/process/continuous improvement concepts and principles, including creating GEMBA metrics
• Working knowledge of SAP ERP software, including reporting and analysis

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. Repetitive movement of the body is required on a regular basis. The position requires lifting of no less than 15-35 lbs. on a regular basis. Must be able to tolerate working in a non-climate-controlled environment.  

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we