Job Details
* Operations
* Philipsburg, PA, USA
* Per Visit
* Full Time
*Full comprehensive benefits package + culture that is priceless*
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 nearly 700 great people, proudly producing 35,000+ 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. THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Warehouse Operations Manager will champion all areas of our Elite Division including: direct to screen printing, warehouse, inventory, post production, shipping, and Amazon vendor requirements; this includes 1-3 direct reports and nearly 15-20 indirect reports. Together with warehouse team lead, this position is responsible for establishing priorities and allocating resources to align with company goals to wow our customers.
Our ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who possesses a strong ability to guide and develop individuals and teams. This individual must be metric-driven with the ability to establish, make visible, and monitor goals for clear team direction to achieve overall company objectives. We're looking for an engineering and strategic-minded individual, who is nimble and proactive in the face of constant change and growth. And most importantly, they must be humble, energetic with a sense of humor and open to embracing our values-driven culture on a daily basis.
A Typical Day (job functions) | Lead with action + Clear, Concise Communication + Define Goals + Measure Outcomes + Continuous Improvement + Wow Our Customer
* Champion of all things direct to screen printing, warehouse, inventory, post production, and shipping; this includes 1-3 direct reports and nearly 15-20 indirect reports
* Establish, make visible, and monitor goals for clear team direction to achieve overall company objectives
* Work to align performance standards with Amazon requirements to achieve optimal efficiency and margin standards for the company are met.
* Together with leaders, establish priorities and allocate resources to align with company goals and wow our customers
* Work with leaders and human resources to recognize internal talent, provide development, and identify opportunities for employee growth
* Provide direction, development, and guidance to leaders, coaching to problem solve and performing daily checks on established leader standard work
* Regularly deliver visible metrics on reliable and responsive delivery, quality, and production capacity to management team
* Collaborate with managers in all areas of Lakeshirts on process improvements, as well as current and upcoming operational needs
* Work with human resources to attract, hire, and train staff effectively
* Support and foster our value of team, working with leaders to develop and maintain a positive work environment
* Promote a learning environment of continuous improvement, leading root cause analysis for all quality-related issues and leading implementation of improved best practice standards
* Identify and participate in opportunities for continued learning
* Responsible to maintain compliance with Workplace Code of Conduct and benchmarks that align with FLA accreditation.
Skills (qualifications) | People Person + Visual Metrics + Systems Engineering + Live our Values + Humble Demeanor + Continuous Improvement (mentioned multiple times because it's that important)
* Associate's degree in Business, Operations, Industrial Engineering or related field required
* 5+ years of warehouse management experience required
* Experience in the apparel industry and/or Amazon preferred, but not required
* Demonstrated ability to lead and develop individuals and teams, with experience managing 8-10 direct reports
* Demonstrated ability with performance metrics, and continuous improvement techniques
* Highly proficient with MS Office, especially Excel and data visualization tools
* Strategic mindset; excellent analytical and problem solving skills
* Ability to provide oral and written communication to all levels of employees within the Company
* Ability to work cooperatively across multiple departments
* Welcoming of change, nimble and open minded; ability to work in a rapidly changing and growing environment
* Personable, friendly, energetic, humble, optimistic, good sense of humor
* Ability to foster company culture to embrace and support the vision and core values at Lakeshirts (Team, Wow Our Customers, Continuous Improvement, Meritocracy, Community)
Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:
Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires good judgment, people-oriented, flexible, organized, diplomatic, reliable, enthusiastic, courteous, helpful, patient.
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