2nd Shift - Production Lead
Job Type
Full-time
Description

{Mur-chol-uh-jee | The science of company merch; the skill of creating and delivering custom-branded apparel and corporate gifts around the world.}


Merchology is a leading eCommerce retailer in B2B sales of co-branded merchandise including apparel, headwear, drinkware, gifts, and accessories. We are family-owned, people-powered, and we are adding to our #MerchTeam at our facility in Plymouth. Come see why we are a three-time Star Tribune Top Workplaces award winner! 


Merchology is in pursuit of a Production Lead to join their Manufacturing team! This person specializes in making sure quality products are produced, labor is efficient, and products are delivered on time. Join a fast-growing team with opportunities for advancement 


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

A successful Job Title will: 

  • Understand equipment and processes to troubleshoot order issues.
  • Ensure training needs are met and hold employees accountable to documented processes. Train new associates within the department.
  • Communicate within and across departments to gather information needed to make decisions.
  • Troubleshoot problems with equipment or processes to resolve issues.
  • Develop members of the production team to ensure seamless coverage and warehouse operation at all times.
  • Identify problems, develop solutions, and implement change to make us better.
  • Inspire, influence, and guide others to participate in common goals.
  • Effectively delegate and empower others to manage increasing workload as needed.
  • Assure staff scheduling is sufficient to meet business needs, including providing direction to off-shift Supervisors/Leads
  • Ensure quality decoration of product through QC inspection.
  • Take ownership and accountability for all safety and quality incidents within your area of responsibility.
Requirements
  • Ability to stand for 7-9 hours per day
  • A minimum of 12 months related experience
  • Detail oriented, organized, and accurate
  • Positive attitude and team leader
  • Intermediate skills and knowledge
  • Excellent vision and fine motor skills to work with detailed product, small parts machinery, and fine threads
  • Ability to identify colors and shades
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly
  • Ability to read and understand English
  • Excellent employee relations skills to lead in a team setting. 
  • Positive employee relations with all other staff.
  • Excellent ability to make decisions.
  • Ability to work in a warm environment (certain times of year)

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to an outstanding creative culture, authentically nice people, and interesting work, we have:

  • Generous PTO (18 days per year)
  • 8 company-paid holidays
  • Hybrid work schedule for select departments
  • 40 hours of paid volunteer time
  • 401(k) with match
  • Medical and dental insurance options, FSA, and HSA (with company HSA match), Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity, Short- and Long-Term disability insurance options
  • Company-paid life insurance 
  • Company-sponsored social events 
  • Premium brand partner discounts 
  • Employee-led Committees 

LOCATION

  • 5045 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
  • Onsite role located at our production facility

AVAILABLE SHIFTS

  • 2nd Shift: Monday to Friday 2:30 PM – 11 PM

INDUSTRY

  • Business to Business eCommerce and Apparel

Merchology is an equal opportunity employer and certified Disability-owned Business Enterprise. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a workplace where personal and professional growth are achieved through inclusion. If you require disability resources to submit your application, please email jobs@merchology.com for assistance.

Salary Description
$22.50 - $24 hr.