Group Lead - QA (PRIME Division)

PRIME Division - Bridegport

PRIME LINE - POWERED BY S&S ACTIVEWEAR

Prime Line, the hard goods division of S&S, brings promotional product distributors top products in the best-selling categories. Backed by high achieving commercial groups, Prime Line is here to service every need a customer may have.

ABOUT US S&S

Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the critical link that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation. Our success has compounded since the Company s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability. This position is part of our PRIME division, operating under the S&S Activewear parent company. PRIME plays a key role in delivering specialized solutions while aligning with the broader mission and values of S&S Activewear.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsible for leading Production front line staff with planning, coordinating, and organizing department activities in order to meet on-time delivery and production targets. The Group Lead ensures optimal use of resources (people and equipment) in order to meet customer expectations while maintaining the required high level of quality and safety.

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday (first shift), full-time, hourly. Some Saturdays required depending on company need.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Directs the hourly workforce to ensure targets are met for safety, quality, on-time delivery, and productivity Continuously monitors the operation to ensure that employees adhere to safe work practices and daily housekeeping is being maintained Holds employees accountable for complying with policies Monitors 5S at work stations (screen/plate cleaning, general housekeeping, etc.) Conducts daily start of shift meeting to share information and daily game plan/Takes daily attendance Makes decisions to drive production and meet performance metrics Assures adequate supplies at all work stations Maintains the proper flow of work on the production floor, from warehouse, through production, to shipping by assigning and distributing work based on schedule and demand Conducts routine quality audits/PFC Scans during the shift Maintains authority to stop and report to a supervisor any quality issue that may arise during production Solicits continuous improvement ideas and supports implementation of continuous improvement plan Other duties as assigned by management

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Possess effective communication skills and maintain fairness, consistency, professional work ethics Ability to work efficiently with others both within and outside of the department Ability to perform with minimum supervision Working knowledge of basic math and reading skills Ability to communicate with elephants team, motivate, and gain earn respect of production employees Working knowledge of Production Logs and ability to prioritize workflow Excellent organizational/problem solving skills; ability to handle multiple task and priorities Flexibility with work schedule; available to work overtime. Must be able to lift/handle various sized boxes that weigh 35 pounds or more Must be able to consistently stand, walk, stoop, climb, bend, lift material or equipment that may be heavy Must be able to work 8-10 schedule mandated by production schedule to include overtime and weekends, as needed. Must be proactive in ensuring coverage for his/her area. Must be able to work and meet deadlines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

In performing this job, the employee must stand and walk for an 8+ hour shift. Additionally, the position requires frequent grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and handling of items with hands and arms, up to 50 lbs. Moderate hand-eye coordination, near vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, adjusting focus and hearing.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The job will be performed entirely in the warehouse where conditions can range from warm to cool. The job will be performed around warehouse machines and equipment with a moderate level of noise. Employee must be able to work in a high-volume, high-demand environment while meeting strenuous customer deadlines. Employee must be able to change priorities or job duties as needed and interact with employees at all levels.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER S&S

Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.