Production Team Assistant Lead

Company: Gear Up’s mission is to inspire and unite teams with customized gear for work and play. Everything we do at Gear Up is designed to ease the burden on managers and coordinators in dealing with uniforms and apparel. Gear Up is differentiated in the market via a unique eCommerce platform that enables parents, athletes, and employees to order their own items and ship direct to their home or business in two weeks or less. Gear Up has been one of the fastest growing companies in the Pacific Northwest since 2018. Now is a great time to join this rapidly expanding business team!

Position Summary: Gear Up is seeking Production Team Assistant Leads who are eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment as they support team leads in meeting production goals and quality standards. Assistant leads will have a narrower focus than team leads but will be expected to support and fill in for team leads in completing daily tasks, coordinating work, leading meetings. Roles and areas of focus might change as business requirements change.

Salary: $19.00 - 21.00/ hour

Hours/Attendance: 40 to 50 hours per week depending on seasonal business levels. OT will be required during peak seasons. Regular, dependable attendance is required to perform the essential duties of this this role.

Responsibilities include:

· Take ownership for assigned tasks and support lead in delivering team results.

· Communicate daily assignments for team members. Adjust assignments as needed throughout shift.

· Lead daily team meetings on a regular schedule so that you can step in when the lead is out.

· Take direction from your lead. Complete tasks and projects on time.

· Understand and communicate production priorities.

· Communicate effectively with leads across functions and across shifts.

· Train/cross train new and existing team members.

· Provide feedback and coaching to team members.

· Fulfil additional responsibilities as assigned by lead and manager.

· Support escalation and problem-solving activities.

· Participate in process development and improvement.

· Participate on Safety Committee as assigned. Practice and apply safe working principles.

· Perform the daily work of a Production Team Member in assigned area of responsibility when not performing the above leadership responsibilities (generally at least 50% of the day).

· Participate in cross-training opportunities as requested.

Required Skills, Qualifications & Education:

· Able to work with a diverse team to achieve results.

· Strong organizational and time management skills.

· Able to coach and correct team members.

· Good written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong critical thinking skills.

· Attention to detail and accuracy.

· Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

· High School Diploma or equivalent.

· Able to learn and navigate new processes and computer applications.

Top candidates for this position will:

· Be willing to develop leadership skills. Able to respond positively to feedback and coaching.

· Thrive in a fast-paced work environment – self-starter, driven, comfortable with ambiguity.

· Have a desire to learn and grow.

· Be calm and productive in the face of pressure.

· Take pride in a job well done.

· Stay committed to personal integrity, quality, accuracy.

· Be organized, thorough and systematic.

· Spanish is a PLUS

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to kneel, squat, bend and lift up to 40 pounds.

· Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

· Ability to climb OSHA approved rolling ladders.

Benefits:

Gear Up Sports provides the following employee benefits:

· Paid Time Off (PTO) - 2 weeks (80 hours) per year banked on beginning of calendar year, pro-rated to start date

· Paid Holidays - New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas

· Healthcare Benefits through Regence BlueCross BlueShield - Effective the first of the month following the date of hire:

o Health

o Vision

o Dental

· Life, Disability & Accident Insurance through MetLife – effective 1st of the month following date of hire:

o Group Term Life insurance – company paid.

o Long Term Disability insurance – company paid.

o Voluntary additional life insurance for self & dependents.

o Voluntary Accident Insurance.

· Flexible Spending Account Plan allowing pre-tax savings for Health and Dependent Care Expenses.

· Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) plan provided through Canopy.

· 401(k) Plan participation after three months of employment with employer matching contribution.

How to apply: Submit Application at Careers | gearUP (gearupwithus.com) or send cover letter and resume to careers@gearupsports.net

Find more information on GearUP at: www.gearupwithus.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gear Up Sports, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical or family leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Extended hours
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Training & development: 1 year (Required)
• Leading a Team: 1 year (Required)
• Team Support: 1 year (Required)
• Task Planning: 1 year (Required)
• ERP: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
• Management: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English and Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person