Production Lead (Chalmette, LA)

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana; Chalmette (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana is seeking a Production Lead to assist in daily store operations and drive production performance in a fast-paced retail setting. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring donations are processed efficiently, and maintaining a clean, safe store environment.

The candidate will help meet production goals, provide positive leadership, and participate in training and scheduling as needed to support store management.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; 6 months supervisory experience or 90 days in service industry preferred.
• Must read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• Retail training completed or required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day store operation and production performance to meet budget while complying with company standards.
• Act as supervisor when assigned by Store Manager or Production Manager.
• Reach production goals (minimum 110 garments per hour with 90% quality).
• Ensure proper production of donations for store floor readiness.
• Model professional behavior for employees and trainees.
• Maintain clean, safe back-room and store environment.
• Observe safety policies and ensure compliance by Production Associates.
• Perform duties of Production Associates when needed.
• Attend scheduled shifts as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

People skills

Public mission awareness

Team motivation

Flexible schedule

Physical stamina

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Production Lead

Essential Functions

Responsibilities

To assist with the day-to-day store operation and production performance to meet or exceed budget while in compliance with company standards, policies and procedures. A Production Lead performs the duties of a supervisor when assigned by the Store Manager or Production Manager. Production Leads may act in a supervisory capacity during scheduled work hours.

• 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.

Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Must be able to interact professionally and productively with a diverse array of people.
• Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with, and among, store and production personnel while motivating them to their best performance.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule at short notice, including nights and weekends, and occasionally, long hours.
• Must be able to use repetitive hand movement when buttoning, sorting, hanging and zipping garments.
• Must be able to engage in prolonged standing, walking and in frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced work environment with occasional periods of high volume.

Requirements

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

Working Conditions

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.