Key Holder/Team Lead - Production | Seymour Location

Karm Stores; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KARM Stores in Knoxville, TN seeks a production lead to manage daily donor-driven production and team activities. You will coordinate workflow across stations, ensure quality and safety, and deliver an exceptional donor experience while upholding the organization's values.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and problem solving, with opportunities to train and support staff, adapt to volume changes, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous production, warehouse, retail, or processing experience preferred.
• Leadership or shift lead experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities, sorting, pricing, processing, and prep to company standards.
• Provide guidance across stations: receiving, presort, ready area, and disposal.
• Maintain accurate production records and donation documentation.
• Open/close duties and support daily operations to boost efficiency.
• Promote safe lifting and handling of items; ensure safety and quality.
• Coach and direct team members, fostering teamwork and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Operational Excellence

Problem Solving

Accountability

Decision Making

Coaching / Mentoring

Adaptability

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

iPad apps

Job description

SummarySupports the daily success of the production operation by leading activities during assigned shifts, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering an exceptional donor experience. This role serves as the operational lead for the production team by coordinating workflow, maintaining quality and production standards, supporting team members, and ensuring safe, efficient operations while exemplifying the mission and values of KARM Stores.Essential FunctionsDonor Experience & Team CollaborationProvide a welcoming donor experience by greeting donors, assisting with donation receiving, expressing gratitude, and sharing the KARM story.Lead daily donation flow by coordinating team activities and maintaining organized, clean, and welcoming production areas.Support and encourage team members through effective communication, collaboration, and participation in devotional moments when present.Foster a positive, respectful work environment while assisting with daily workflow and operational priorities.Success Factors: Builds Positive Relationships • Communication • Teamwork & Supporting Others • Mission AlignmentProduction Leadership & QualityLead daily production activities by ensuring merchandise is sorted, priced, processed, and prepared according to company standards.Provide guidance and support across multiple processing stations, including receiving, presort, pricing, ready area stocking, and disposal.Research merchandise as needed to ensure accurate pricing and proper product placement.Reinforce quality expectations by providing direction, answering questions, and modeling best practices.Cross training for paired role in retail.Assist with other duties as assigned to support daily operations and team success.Success Factors: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving • Operational Excellence • Accountability & Results • Adaptability & Personal GrowthOperations & Workflow ManagementCoordinate daily workflow to achieve production goals while adjusting priorities based on donation volume, staffing, metrics, and operational needs.Protect merchandise value through accurate evaluation, careful handling, and consistent quality standards.Maintain accuracy in production records, donation documentation, and operational processes.Assist with opening, closing, and other operational responsibilities while supporting overall processing efficiency.Success Factors: Operational Excellence • Accountability & Results • Judgment & IntegritySafety & Shift LeadershipServe as the production lead during assigned shifts by ensuring compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and operational standards.Promote safe lifting practices, equipment use, donor unloading procedures, and handling of prohibited items.Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and accountability through consistent attendance, punctuality, and dependable leadership.Support managers by communicating operational concerns, resolving routine issues, and assisting with additional responsibilities as assigned.Success Factors: Judgment & Integrity • Accountability & Results • Operational Excellence • Teamwork & Supporting OthersQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred.Previous production, warehouse, retail, or processing experience preferred.Leadership or shift lead experience preferred.Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong interpersonal, customer service, and leadership skills.Effective verbal communication and conflict resolution skills.Knowledge of production processes, quality standards, inventory flow, and donation handling procedures.Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and coordinate daily production activities.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Ability to solve operational problems and make sound decisions independently.Ability to coach, support, and direct team members while fostering teamwork.Ability to effectively use Ipad-based technology and applications to accurately perform daily business operations.Commitment to professionalism, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.Physical RequirementsAbility to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, squat, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull merchandise or materials weighing up to 50 pounds, using assistance or appropriate equipment for heavier items.Ability to push and maneuver loaded carts, racks, and other material-handling equipment and safely use approved step stools or ladders as needed.Ability to perform repetitive tasks involving the hands, wrists, and arms, including sorting, hanging, tagging, stocking, and other retail or production activities.Ability to work in fast-paced retail, production, and receiving environments that may involve varying temperatures and periods of high physical activity.Work Schedule and Required HoursFull time or part time; Monday–Saturday, up to 40 hours weekly. Shifts may include evenings or Saturdays based on operational needs. Attendance at required meetings, events, and training.