Art Floor Support Lead

LEAD THE WAY DRIVE THE VIBE KEEP THE ARTWORK MOVIN' ON THROUGH

THE OPPORTUNITY:

At Lakeshirts, we're more than just a company-we're a vibe. Born in the heart of Detroit Lakes, MN, we've grown into one of the largest privately-owned screen-printing manufacturers in the U.S. Our team creates over 40,000 garments daily for the resort, licensed collegiate, and K-12 markets. From our humble beginnings to now, we've embraced a unique culture that blends creativity, dedication, and a love for what we do.

As a Floor Support Lead, you'll play a key role in ensuring on-time delivery from art to production, as well as maintaining art standards across all divisions. This position is essential to keeping our production running smoothly and efficiently.

You'll need a can-do attitude with the ability to flex and adapt in a fast-paced environment, stellar organizational and people skills to keep the floor moving, and the energy to motivate your team. A healthy dose of enthusiasm and patience is key, as you'll be the glue that keeps everything together. If you're a creative, servant-leadership driven individual who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy environment, this could be your perfect fit. Joining us means becoming part of a culture where life's truly better in a t-shirt. This position is an onsite position at our Headquarters in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:00p, with availability to respond to evening calls

A Typical Day (job functions) | Train Lead Execute Communicate Collaborate

• Lead and support floor operations to ensure production goals and deadlines are met while upholding art standards
• Ensure all team members are trained in their responsibilities, safety protocols, and company policies, helping them stay NIMBLE and ready to adapt
• Work closely with artists to field questions and concerns, ensuring smooth and efficient collaboration across the team
• Conduct weekly check-ins with the team and report performance/attendance issues to the Art Manager to foster a culture of Continuous Improvement (#valuesinaction)
• Attend daily production huddles and communicate priorities to the team, ensuring alignment with the department's needs
• Utilize production reports and work orders to organize and manage priorities, always staying flexible to meet shifting demands
• Assign and reassign work as necessary to meet deadlines and ensure daily production goals are met
• Collaborate with other leads to uphold standards and communicate changes to art staff in a timely manner, ensuring consistent quality
• Manage design updates when logos change to maintain brand integrity
• Work with Quality Control to resolve any issues and ensure products meet the required standards
• Communicate inconsistencies in standards to the Art Manager and contribute to process reviews aimed at increasing efficiency
• Manage employee concerns and performance issues with professionalism, fostering a positive team dynamic
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews and yearly compensation reviews to ensure team members are motivated and aligned with company goals
• Continuously review and refine processes to improve team efficiency and effectiveness, embodying the value of Continuous Improvement

Skills (qualifications) | Coaching Mentoring Effective Communication Troubleshooting

• Exposure to leadership training is preferred, with a passion and natural ability for guiding and mentoring a TEAM towards success (there's another one of our Core Values!)
• A 2- or 4-year degree in Graphic Design is recommended, with proficiency and sold experience in Adobe Illustrator
• Completion of Lakeshirts' Train the Trainer program is preferred, but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is helpful, but not a deal breaker
• Multi-tasking is second nature to you, you're able to manage multiple priorities effectively, while keeping every little detail in check
• Strong independent decision-making skills, with the ability to use sound reasoning and good judgment
• Welcoming of change, NIMBLE and open-minded, with the ability to embrace and drive Continuous Improvement- it's in our DNA
• An ability to recognize our culture, contribute to it, and be a part of it; big egos, game players, "me firsts", entitled, and other such traits need not apply-we kind of mean it
• Reliable, responsible, flexible-you adapt, show up, and get the job done with precision
• Comfortable handling multiple interruptions without missing a beat, and you always follow through
• Excellent communication skills-both written and oral, you're a pro at getting the message across in a clear and approachable way
• Must love dogs (we kinda like them at our MN headquarters, and we hope you do, too)
• Must love tees, (and hats...and stickers...and novelty socks)

WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE. At Lakeshirts, we believe in making work as awesome as the apparel we create. We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more!). We're a place where creativity meets culture, where ideas and innovation are encouraged, and where the atmosphere is truly one-of-a-kind. As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments and accessories for the resort, licensed collegiate, and K-12 markets, supported by over 1,000 ah-mazing team members from sea to shining sea.

OUR CULTURE TRULY SETS US APART. Life at Lakeshirts is all about embracing our core values, having fun, and working with great people who make every day an opportunity to thrive. We're looking for those who want to roll up their sleeves and make an impact while enjoying a culture that values creativity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and empowering each team member to define and elevate their success. We also foster a strong sense of community and are dedicated to wowing our customers on the daily.

LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT & SO IS WORK! Here's what you can expect when you join the Lakeshirts team:

• Compensation| Work Hard. Get Rewarded: Guided by our value of meritocracy, we offer a compensation package that reflects your unique skills, talents, and contributions. You are not just a number-your success, ideas, and efforts directly shape your growth and earning potential, empowering you to take your career to the next level. And there is an option to be paid daily!
• Insurance Benefits | We've Got You Covered: From health and life insurance to voluntary benefits like dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, and critical illness & accident coverage, we've got you covered; benefits kick in the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment
• Paid Time Off |Life Outside of Work: Enjoy up to 22 paid days off during the first year because we know life happens outside of work & we want you to be able to enjoy
• Profit Sharing | If We're Profitable. You're Profitable: When we win, you win
• Retirement Planning | Free Money? Yes, Please!: Our 401(k) program helps you plan for the future
• Onsite Perks |Get in my Belly: At our HQ in Detroit Lakes, enjoy hot breakfast, lunch, and snacks from our subsidized cafeteria
• Dogs @ Work| Yes. It's A Thing. And It's Pawsome: Bring your furry friend to work, because we believe dogs just make everything better
• Relaxed Dress Code | Wear What Makes You Feel Your Best: Whether it's jeans, tees, and flip flops- we believe comfort fuels creativity, and we offer an employee merchandise discount to keep you & your family well-stocked
• Flexible Work Schedules |Full Time, Part Time & Everything In Between: Because we understand the importance of work-life balance
• Unique Culture | That Is Priceless: We make work fun; we believe in teamwork, giving back to our communities and doing what we love with great people, and always rocking a t-shirt, a hat, and some cool socks

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Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:

Employees must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision-making, dependability, judgment, reading, speaking, following direction, handling multiple priorities, and reasoning.

Physical Demands: NEVER: Climb, Crawl, Lift 25-50 lbs., Lift Over 50 lbs

OCCASSIONALLY: Lift, Stand, Walk, Carry, Push, Pull, Balance, Bend, Twist, Reach, Lift Under 10 lbs., Lift 10-24 lbs., Carry Under 10 lbs., Carry 10-24 lbs., Carry 25-50 lbs., Reach at Shoulder Height, Reach Below Shoulder Height

FREQUENTLY: Reach Above Shoulder Height

CONTINUOUSLY: Sit