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PRIME DivisionJOIN US AND "CREATE YOUR VISION"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 The Group Supervisor - Production will direct and manage all production department operations with overall responsibility for production, quality and other production related activities. COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE Salaried (based on experience) Monday-Friday, Full-Time, Exempt WHAT YOU WILL DO Provide troubleshooting support to Floor Supervisors, Line Supervisors and operators. Enforce Safety standards Enforce Quality standards Ensure the overall cleanliness and safety of the production floor. Provide direction to floor supervisors Maintain confidentiality in regards to sensitive company information Minimize internal scrap and returned orders Monitor scrap reports Make necessary changes to processes and procedures to reduce scrap Provide feedback to line supervisors regarding individual scrap producers Improve Process efficiency Investigate new processes and procedures, and make recommendations Research new equipment, inks, technologies to improve quality and reduce down time Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries-control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses. Develop and train production employees Identify individual training needs Oversee production employee training program Coordinate production activities through planning with department managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner. Works with Plant Manager to develop and control profits, plans and budget. Monitors overall production performance for efficiency, on-time shipments and quality standards. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Reports directly to the Plant Manager. This relationship is critical. A high level of trust between the Plant Manager and the Production Supervisor is required to ensure programmatic success. Oversees the efforts of Floor and Line Supervisors. Trusting, respectful relationships are essential. Strong, trusting, supportive and cooperative relationships with all co-workers, supervisors, etc. are essential to success. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Excellence in this position includes the following: Demonstrated ability to provide effective guidance to meet or exceed production standards. Demonstrated ability to provide effective programs and guidance to meet or exceed quality standards. Demonstrated ability to support and enforce all safety rules. Demonstrated ability to provide necessary support to Floor and Line Supervisors. Demonstrated ability to provide effective feed back to employees for both positive and negative work performance and/or behaviors. Demonstrated ability to maintain a clean, safe environment. Demonstrated ability to eliminate scrap. Demonstrated ability to improve process efficiency. Demonstrated ability to identify equipment and process improvements that will increase throughput, reduce operator fatigue and improve quality. Demonstrated ability to identify needs, develop and provide effective training. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively. Acts in accordance with all company policies. Actively supports the executive level management. Demonstrated ability to communicate necessary information to various disciplines in a timely manner. Ability to report data accurately and timely. Demonstrated ability to take care of oneself, and to stay calm, patient and self-confident amidst numerous potentially stressful situations, maintaining a sense of humor. Models appropriate attitudes and behavior, particularly a positive outlook. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: BS degree in Engineering preferred. Three to five years' experience in a similar position. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to develop, read, analyze, and interpret complex documents such as sales plans and forecasts. Ability to listen effectively. Ability to effectively convey complex ideas to others. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations to senior management, employee groups, and customers. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to plan, develop and manage budgets. Ability to understand complex statistical operations and financial statements. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with non-verbal symbolism (formulae, scientific equations, graphs, etc.). Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Must demonstrate an ability to identify needs and develop and deliver effective training programs. 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 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. 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.