Art Floor Support Lead

LEAD THE WAY + DRIVE THE VIBE + KEEP THE ARTWORK MOVIN' ON THROUGH

THE OPPORTUNITY:

At Lakeshirts, we're more than just a company-we're a vibe. Born in the heart of Detroit Lakes, MN, we've grown into one of the largest privately-owned screen-printing manufacturers in the U.S. Our team creates over 40,000 garments daily for the resort, licensed collegiate, and K-12 markets. From our humble beginnings to now, we've embraced a unique culture that blends creativity, dedication, and a love for what we do.

As a Floor Support Lead, you'll play a key role in ensuring on-time delivery from art to production, as well as maintaining art standards across all divisions. This position is essential to keeping our production running smoothly and efficiently.

You'll need a can-do attitude with the ability to flex and adapt in a fast-paced environment, stellar organizational and people skills to keep the floor moving, and the energy to motivate your team. A healthy dose of enthusiasm and patience is key, as you'll be the glue that keeps everything together. If you're a creative, servant-leadership driven individual who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy environment, this could be your perfect fit. Joining us means becoming part of a culture where life's truly better in a t-shirt. This position is an onsite position at our Headquarters in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:00p, with availability to respond to evening calls

A Typical Day (job functions) | Train + Lead + Execute + Communicate + Collaborate

• Lead and support floor operations to ensure production goals and deadlines are met while upholding art standards
• Ensure all team members are trained in their responsibilities, safety protocols, and company policies, helping them stay NIMBLE and ready to adapt
• Work closely with artists to field questions and concerns, ensuring smooth and efficient collaboration across the team
• Conduct weekly check-ins with the team and report performance/attendance issues to the Art Manager to foster a culture of Continuous Improvement (#valuesinaction)
• Attend daily production huddles and communicate priorities to the team, ensuring alignment with the department's needs
• Utilize production reports and work orders to organize and manage priorities, always staying flexible to meet shifting demands
• Assign and reassign work as necessary to meet deadlines and ensure daily production goals are met
• Collaborate with other leads to uphold standards and communicate changes to art staff in a timely manner, ensuring consistent quality
• Manage design updates when logos change to maintain brand integrity
• Work with Quality Control to resolve any issues and ensure products meet the required standards
• Communicate inconsistencies in standards to the Art Manager and contribute to process reviews aimed at increasing efficiency
• Manage employee concerns and performance issues with professionalism, fostering a positive team dynamic
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews and yearly compensation reviews to ensure team members are motivated and aligned with company goals
• Continuously review and refine processes to improve team efficiency and effectiveness, embodying the value of Continuous Improvement

Skills (qualifications) | Coaching + Mentoring + Effective Communication + Troubleshooting

• Exposure to leadership training is preferred, with a passion and natural ability for guiding and mentoring a TEAM towards success (there's another one of our Core Values!)
• A 2- or 4-year degree in Graphic Design is recommended, with proficiency and sold experience in Adobe Illustrator
• Completion of Lakeshirts' Train the Trainer program is preferred, but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is helpful, but not a deal breaker
• Multi-tasking is second nature to you, you're able to manage multiple priorities effectively, while keeping every little detail in check
• Strong independent decision-making skills, with the ability to use sound reasoning and good judgment
• Welcoming of change, NIMBLE and open-minded, with the ability to embrace and drive Continuous Improvement- it's in our DNA
• An ability to recognize our culture, contribute to it, and be a part of it; big egos, game players, "me firs