Doghouse Team Lead Night Shift

LEAD THE TEAM | MODEL, INSPIRE, CHALLENGE, ENABLE, ENCOURAGE

THE OPPORTUNITY:

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

A Typical Day (job functions) | Assign workflow + Prioritize + Review + Motivate

• Ensure team members are appropriately trained in the areas of 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. (Continuously improve the process)
• Conducts daily check-ins with team and reports performance to the Plant Manager/Inventory Supervisor.
• Monitor daily attendance and punctuality; uses 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.
• Understands and utilizes 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 hours performance boards, 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.

Skills (qualifications) | Effective Leadership & Communication + Assess Needs + Prioritize

• Supervisory background experience preferred
• Train the Trainer Program completion is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of MS Office products: Excel, Word, etc
• Forklift certification required
• Ability to assess needs and prioritize
• Ability to communicate effectively and 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
• Hours must be flexible according to workloads

OUR CULTURE IS ONE-OF-A-KIND AND TRULY SETS US APART. We are proud of our humble beginnings and non-corporate

style. We offer a unique atmosphere, unlike any other manufacturer. We work hard to be the best and we seek only committed

individuals that will help move our company forward and embrace our values and culture. Lakeshirts | Blue 84 is one of the

largest privately-owned screen-printing manufacturers in the United States, responsible for decorating and distribution of a wide

variety of garments for the resort, college, and K-12 markets. At our headquarters in Detroit Lakes, MN, we employ over 550

great people, proudly producing 40,000+ garments daily. It's not just a job but a lifestyle. Our job descriptions help support and

guide you in the role you play in making our company successful. LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT. IT REALLY IS.

Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:

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.

Physical Demands:

Position Requirements/Frequency

Never

0%

Occasionally

1%-33%

Frequently

34%-66%

Continuously

67%-100%

Lifts

X

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Carries

X

Pushes

X

Pulls

X

Climbs

X

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