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gearUP’s mission is to outfit youth sports teams with customized gear – on time for game time!  We have simplified the hassle of outfitting youth sports teams with customized gear from the best brands. Our webstores are always open and product ships direct to athletes on time. GearUP has been one of the fastest growing companies in the Pacific Northwest since 2018, and we have so much opportunity ahead of us.  Now is a great time to join our expanding team at our North Carolina decoration center!

Position Summary: Gear Up is seeking a seasoned, hands-on manager to lead our multi-disciplinary operations and production teams.    You will oversee warehousing, heat transfer application and shipping, while working closely with our onsite partner to ensure decorations arrive defect-free and timing aligns with our production schedule.   Performance will be measured based on quality and velocity metrics.    You’ll manage team performance, capacity, and quality through example and coaching. You’ll work closely with our art and webstore operations teams’ as well as sales and production and warehousing to deliver on time for game time and drive ongoing process improvement.  

Hours: Expect 50 hours per week. This is an on-site position.  

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the Warehouse Operations – Product receipts, replenishments, cycle counting, and order picking.
• Manage the Production – Product filtering, decoration application, inspection, packaging and shipping.
• Work with our onsite partner to smooth out production flow and plan future requirements.  
• Take ownership and accountability for all operations activities.
• Collaborate with production and art with regards to decoration issues and assist in establishing standards – callouts, exceptions, model approvals, etc.
• Report on site performance, bottlenecks and opportunities to peers and senior management.
• Manage health and safety in the facility.
• Manage on-site gearUP team members.
• Establish weekly schedules and including seasonal overtime requirements for the team.
• Provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to onsite leaders in all functional areas.
• Provide feedback and coaching to team members.
• Gather input, write and deliver employee performance evaluations.
• Work cross-functionally to reduce waste, resolve issues, and lead/support projects.
• Support company-wide implementation and adoption of new technologies and capabilities.

Required Skills, Qualifications & Education:

• At least 8 years experience in high volume print production and/or like environment.
• At least 5 years experience in an interdisciplinary leadership role.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or comparable ERP.
• Proficient in MS Office; Excel and Word.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Experience coaching and correcting team members.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to learn and navigate new processes and computer applications.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher is desirable.     

Top candidates for this position will:

• Thrive in a fast-paced work environment – self-starter, driven, comfortable with ambiguity.
• Curious with a desire to learn and grow. Be calm and productive in the face of pressure.
• Stay committed to personal integrity, quality, accuracy.
• Be organized, thorough and systematic.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to kneel, squat, bend and lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Talking, listening, and typing for extended periods of time
• Manipulation of computer mouse and other small wrist movements required for digital design tools
• Ability to see and distinguish colors.

Benefits:

Gear Up Sports provides the following employee benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 2+ weeks/year
  • Paid Holidays – New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas
  • Healthcare Benefits – Effective the first of the month following the date of hire:
    • Health/Vision insurance through Regence BlueCross BlueShield
    • Dental insurance through Regence
  • Life, Disability & Accident Insurance through MetLife – effective 1st of the month following date of hire:
    • Group Term Life insurance – company paid
    • Long Term Disability insurance – company paid
    • Voluntary additional life insurance for self & dependents
    • Voluntary Accident Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA) – allowing pre-tax savings for Health and Dependent Care Expenses
  • Health Savings Account Plan (HSA) – allowing pre-tax savings for Health expenses if participating in HDHP health insurance plan
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) – plan provided through Canopy
  • 401(k) Plan – participation after three months of employment with employer-matching contribution
  • Company stock options

How to apply:  Apply on Careers Page at www.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. . 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.