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Position Title: Production Team Assistant Lead
Position Type: Full Time – Non-Exempt
Salary: $19 – 21

Internal Applicants – Only

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.

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.

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.

How to apply: 

• Internal Candidates: Submit cover letter and resume at gearUP Internal application (cognitoforms.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. . To comply with Federal law, gearUP participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility