Screen Print Supervisor

Company: 5.11 Tactical
Location: Manteca
Posted on: June 21, 2020

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Custom Shop Manager, this position is responsible for directing and coordinating the operations of the Screen Print department to obtain efficiency and to meet customer deadlines. Along with the CS leadership team, this position helps plan, develop, implement and maintain departmental procedures and goals. Must possess close attention to detail and follow good judgment to exceed our customer's expectations. Responsible for exceeding department and individual goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

--- Must gain knowledge and become proficient in the use of Shopworks, the 5.11 Company ERP system and have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

--- Must develop, maintain and employ all department Standard Operating Procedures.

--- Must have previous Screen Print operations experience along with extensive knowledge of embellishment techniques and proper application.

--- Must be proficient in all Screen Print production processes (screen reclamation and prep, screen coating, screen imaging and developing, ink mixing and Pantone matching, engineering sequences, press set up and operation, dryer settings and variables, QC and testing).

--- Must keep up on current trends and advances in screen printing technology. Keeping up on new products, equipment and processes.

--- Sets up Monthly R&D projects to test new products and processes.

--- Must become familiar with all 5.11 products and their construction to better understand embellishment opportunities and limitations.

--- Must learn and understand all FTZ compliance requirements. Ensures FTZ protocols are being followed daily.

--- Obtains daily production schedule from the Pre-Production Supervisor and delivers scope of work and priority to Screen Print Production Staff. Schedules and conducts beginning of shift production meetings with Screen Print personnel.

--- Ensures that assignments and priorities are clear for each Lead and Operator.

--- Prioritizes workflow for each department and responds to daily demands. Ensures that each machine has enough work staged at their proper location for the day.

--- Accountable for daily production metrics and operator performance.

--- Responsible for the accuracy of all production reporting related to shift.

--- Responsible to communicate any production issues or delays to Custom Shop Manager.

--- Assists in production first run approvals. Ensures documentation and embellishments match and embellishments are correct in placement, size and color.

--- Conducts daily quality control audits to ensure SOP's are being followed routinely.

--- Assists employees in solving work-related issues, providing employee guidance/direction, counsel and motivation.

--- Ensures equipment operators are running their machines effectively and efficiently, setting goals and expectations for desired production rate and daily quotas. Must meet and keep up with standard capacity goals. Ensures that needed prep-work is completed prior to production date (screens, inks and engineering documentation).

--- Maintains a productive open dialog with production employees.

--- Responsible for giving accurate updates of Custom Shop activities to the Pre-Production Supervisor and Custom Shop Manager. Communicates scheduling issues to Pre-Production Supervisor.

--- Ensures that all operators are entering their information correctly into Shop works.

--- Responsible for completion of daily production schedule.

--- Assures that all orders are completed and moved to shipping department in a timely manner for shipping.

--- Performs daily inspection of equipment to ensures equipment is operating properly, if not, must notify Custom Shop Manager.

--- Ensures support teams (allocation, screen dept., ink dept.) have advanced prep-work completed prior to production date.

--- Assists in equipment maintenance and PM programs.

--- Ensures staff is properly trained to perform assigned tasks and understands the mission, vision, ethos, quality, and safety standards of 5.11 Tactical.

--- Supports and builds a cohesive team, bringing all departments together working towards a common goal. Builds an environment that fosters employee retention and job satisfaction.

--- Performs and documents employee's performance review's along with input from management.

--- Approves Screen Print department payroll.

--- Ability to adapt to a swiftly changing production environment.

--- Maintains confidentiality regarding employee information.

--- Monitors housekeeping, helping achieve a high level of cleanliness and organization.

--- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

? Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

? Maintains confidentiality.

? Strives to meet and exceed department goals.

? Remains open to other's ideas and try new things; Shares expertise with others; Gives and welcomes feedback; Applies feedback to improve performance; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Asks for and offers help when needed.

? Works with integrity and ethically.

? Adheres to 5.11 Policies and Procedures; Upholds organizational values.

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