Production Lead (Chalmette, LA)

Essential Functions

• To reach production goal guidelines (minimum of 110 garments per hour with a minimum quality standard of 90%).
• To ensure proper production of donations get processed and ready to put on the store floor.
• To act as a positive role model for employees and trainees in all aspects of professional performance.
• To produce donated goods in the backroom adequately. To create a positive public image of Goodwill through a clean store environment, attractive displays and presentable, personable personnel.
• To maintain safe and appropriate conditions in the back-room area.
• To keep the store clean and hazard free by vacuuming, mopping and dusting, (including cleaning the bathrooms.)
• To observe personnel and safety policies and procedures. To ensure compliance by Production Associates.
• To be able to perform the job duties of the Production Associates.
• To attend work on the regularly scheduled shifts as assigned by the manager for the week.

Supervisory Duties

• To assist the Store Manager or Production Manager in achieving/exceeding production goals both monthly and annually and to assist in implementing a contingency plan if goals are not being met.
• To assist in marketing Goodwill and explaining the mission to the general public.
• To establish and maintain effective working relationships with, and among, store and production personnel while motivating them to their best performance.
• To work a flexible schedule at short notice, including nights and weekends, and occasionally, long hours.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or GED and 6 months supervisory experience or a minimum of 90 days in the service industry.
• To be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• Prior work experience in the service industry preferred.
• To successfully complete Retail training.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent physical exertion.
• Frequent movement.
• Conditioned indoor temperatures with occasional exposure to outdoor temperatures and weather conditions.
• Alternate work schedule may include working at an attended donation center with no prior notice.