Value Stream Supervisor

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Available Shift:

A Shift

D Shift

Purpose of Position:

• May be assigned to Warehouse or Production responsibilities

• Provides daily supervision of area activities to ensure internal/external customer demands are met.

• Drives continuous improvement of SQDIP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity) within their area of responsibility and identifies areas where they can partner with other supervisors and managers to drive continuous improvement across the organization.

• Oversee the workflow and needs of the operations staff in areas of responsibility during assigned shift
Essential Functions:

• Responsibilities specific to Production

• Oversees production including embroidery or heat seal; packing; shipping e-commerce or ship-only orders; and quality assurance for assigned shift

• Responsibilities specific to Warehouse

• Oversees processing and shipping orders including picking, packing, and shipping orders; receiving and stocking inventory; quality assurance, processing returns; stocking supplies; etc. for assigned shift

• Supports an accurate inventory through executing robust receiving, picking and cycle count processes

• Supports Lean operational excellence throughout their area of responsibility

• Training, leading, coaching, and motivating a highly effective team.

• Identifies cost-savings measures to Value Stream Manager (VSM) and supports corrective action plans

• Works closely with the VSM to define operational goals and develop plans to effectively reach them

• Enables team to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity metrics (SQDIP). Using trend analysis, identifies areas for improvement and executes continuous improvement activities

• Closely monitors weekly and daily schedules and coordinates labor to meet on-time- delivery objectives while minimizing labor expenses

• Enlists all associates in the commitment to excellence by communicating appropriate business information in a timely manner and conducting regular team meetings.

• Supports a culture of stretch goal attainment.

• Enforces all HR, Safety, and Security work policies, specific work instructions, and quality system requirements.

• Ensure all associates are trained to perform the required work and tracks progress on cross-training matrix

• Evaluates associates' performance and development plans, both as needed and during annual performance evaluations. Coaches, trains, and counsels associates to improve performance. Works closely with the VSM and HR Dept. to resolve issues resulting from unacceptable associate's behavior.

• Direct the training of associates on operations processes and equipment.

• Behave, speak, and treat others in a respectful manner while watching and directing workflow.

• Evaluate associates to provide help with improving and/or correcting performance and behavior.

• Submit daily product reports and transactional functions.

• Recommends hiring and terminations, partnering with HR and VSM

• Responsible for managing and mentoring of Leads and operations associates

• Participate in kaizen or improvement project teams

• Responsible for meeting project quality, delivery, and cost objectives

• Interface effectively with other Supervisors and Managers to achieve overall goals using shared resources
Other Non-essential Functions:

• Other duties as assigned.
Education, Background and Skill Requirements

• 3-5 yrs leadership experience with BA/BS Degree; or Associate's Degree with 7+ years' equivalent and applicable experience. May consider direct Antigua Apparel experience in lieu of education requirements.

• Highly focused on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction

• Good analytical skills. Specifically, must be able to perform basic Excel functions and data entry reports and general algebra understanding.

• Scheduling and planning skills helpful

• Lean manufacturing experience (Kaizens, Kanban, root cause counter measures,

• Good writing and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively interface with a variety of people at various technical and management levels

• Working knowledge of various warehousing/distribution or Lean Manufacturing processes preferred

ENVIRONMENT: Warehouse
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is constantly required to stand/or sit. The employee frequently uses hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects and computer keyboards. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, squat, turn/twist, reach and talk, hear, and smell.

The employee must frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 20 pounds and/or occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 60 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to moving mechanical equipment, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and workspace restrictions.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

This role is considered Safety Sensitive.

Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include: eye protection, gloves, face shields, and protective shoes. Contact lenses are allowed in all areas.

The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change .
PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING

External hiring into this position may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check and possible credit history review.

Antigua Apparel is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The purpose of this description is to assist in ADA compliance and is not intended for other purposes such as collective bargaining, or compensation.

Requirements

Education, Background and Skill Requirements

• 3-5 yrs leadership experience with BA/BS Degree; or Associate's Degree with 7+ years' equivalent and applicable experience. May consider direct Antigua Apparel experience in lieu of education requirements.• Highly focused on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction• Good analytical skills. Specifically, must be able to perform basic Excel functions and data entry reports and general algebra understanding.• Scheduling and planning skills helpful• Lean manufacturing experience (Kaizens, Kanban, root cause counter measures,• Good writing and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively interface with a variety of people at various technical and management levels • Working knowledge of various warehousing/distribution or Lean Manufacturing processes preferred
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is constantly required to stand/or sit. The employee frequently uses hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects and computer keyboards. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, squat, turn/twist, reach and talk, hear, and smell. The employee must frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 20 pounds and/or occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING

External hiring into this position may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check and possible credit history review.