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Material Prep Lead (Seasonal)

Material Prep Lead (Seasonal)

Job Purpose
The Material Prep Lead will work within our Professional Services Group, which has the mission of providing innovative customization solutions for our customers. This position will provide direction, leadership, and development to individuals working within Material Prep. This employee has a passion for excellence and will work alongside the PSG Supervisors. This position will have many tasks and requires good time management skills and attention to detail.

We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working professional with a strong focus on customer service and a desire to work for a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization. In addition to exceptional leadership and analytical skills, you must have a “roll-up your sleeves” approach.

Shifts
There are two shifts available for this role:

1st Shift
- Off-Peak: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Peak: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
2nd Shift
- Off-Peak: 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
- Peak: 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

During the 12-hour peak shifts, team members follow a rotating schedule that includes working four shifts one week and three shifts the following week. This schedule allows for two long weekends off per month. Work hours will involve weekend work during our busy season.

Major Accountabilities / Essential Duties

Responsibilities:

Manage inventory levels for heat press materials.
Help train Material Prep agents when needed.
Distribute work to Material Prep employees.
Be a resource for questions and guidance for Material Prep agents.
Oversee all of the areas in Material Prep (Artroom, Material Prep)
Troubleshooting any issues that arise in all areas in Material Prep (Artroom, Material Prep).
Hold all employees accountable of their performance and productivity.
Work with other Team leaders when a sharing of manpower is necessary to fill a production need.
Always keep Management & Technicians aware of any machine problems.
Clear and precise shift change with the oncoming or outgoing lead.
Assist with all duties asked of the Supervisor or Manager within the Material Prep area, including being able to perform all duties expected of a Material Prep Assistant.
Be a liaison between other areas within the Customization Department if needed to ensure we are meeting our Customer Service driven goals.
Responsible for keeping work area safe and clean daily.

Requirements:

Professional presentation and strong interpersonal skills.
Candidates should have strong organizational skills, high attention to detail and a very high focus on quality and accuracy.
Prior lead experience is preferred.
Candidate should be production orientated, show leadership skills in accomplishing the tasks efficiently.
Must have a proven track record for punctuality, minimal absenteeism, and proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
Initiative, adaptability, and patience with repetition are a must within the role.
Ability to work with various learning abilities and be respectful of differences in styles of learning.
Ability to organize, plan, and solve problems.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to help others learn and succeed.
Prior machine experience preferred.
Proven ability to work efficiently and direct work to others with minimal supervision from the Department Supervisor.
Must be fluent in English; must be able to read, speak and write in English

Competency Statement(s):

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain a high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Mutli-task – Ability to handle multiple tasks when problems arise.

Skills & Abilities

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required, some college course work preferred
Experience: Prior PSG experience is preferred, and prior lead experience is preferred.
Computer Skills: Must have basic computer skills

Physical Demands

Must be able to perform constant walking, standing, climbing.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs frequently.
Must be able to push and pull up to 40 lbs occasionally.
Must be able to bend, stoop, and climb stairs and ladders to reach materials.
Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral) and ability to distinguish colors.

Work Environment
Warehouse / Production environment

About Sports Endeavors
Our staff is made up of former players, parents of players and passionate sports fans. As Sports Endeavors has grown as a company, our core values have remained the same. We are still a family-owned company devoted to providing unrivaled selection and service to all team sport enthusiasts. Sports Endeavors values its team members, its community, and its customers. Together we work, play, cheer and succeed.

Sports Endeavors shares our success, giving back at both the local and global levels. Sports Endeavors and its team members support Relay for Life, Race for the Cure, United Way and other non-profit organizations and events. Our Passback Program collects used but still usable gear from customers and then distributes it to teams who are not able to afford even the most basic sports equipment. To date, we have collected and redistributed over 1,000,000 pieces of equipment to organizations around the world.

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