Warehouse Leader Nights

Lakeshirts, inc.; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite cafeteria

Dogs at work

Profit sharing

401(k)

Paid time off

Daily pay options

Job summary

Lakeshirts, inc. in Detroit Lakes, MN is seeking an experienced Inventory Supervisor to lead the night shift and oversee inventory, warehouse, and production operations. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, coaching, and meeting productivity and quality goals.

You will assign daily workflow, ensure training, monitor attendance, and drive continuous improvement while upholding safety and 6S standards. The position offers full-time night work, competitive pay, benefits and opportunities to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Manufacturing, inventory, warehouse, or production experience strongly preferred.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and employee development skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assign and coordinate daily workflow for the Inventory Team.
• Lead, coach, and motivate team to achieve department goals.
• Ensure employees are trained in duties, safety practices, and company policies.
• Conduct regular employee check-ins, performance discussions, 90-day reviews, and annual reviews.
• Monitor attendance, payroll approvals, and Workday updates.
• Manage daily production priorities using reports, schedules, and work orders.
• Organize inventory workflow to support production teams and on-time delivery goals.
• Verify order accuracy by confirming garments, graphics, quantities, and customer requirements.
• Maintain Lakeshirts quality standards and department goals for productivity, on-time completion, and error rates.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues, secure support, and meet deadlines.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement practical process improvements.
• Follow safety practices, address safety issues, and work in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Follow 6S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety.
• Support locating orders, unloading pallets, and other inventory operations as needed.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Continuous Improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

CUSTOM-DESIGNED APPAREL. PULL IT. PRINT IT. STICKER IT. WE DO IT ALL.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Lakeshirts is looking for an experienced Inventory Supervisor to lead our night shift inventory team and support warehouse and production operations. This role supervises daily workflow, trains and coaches team members, maintains productivity and quality goals, and drives continuous improvement throughout the department.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys developing people, and is always looking for practical ways to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and team results.

PAY + SCHEDULE

Location: Detroit Lakes, MN

Shift: Monday-Thursday, 4:00 PM-2:00 AM

Job Type: Full-Time | Night Shift

Pay: $22-$24/hr depending on experience

Growth:

Lead people, improve processes, and build experience across inventory, warehouse, and production operations.

BENEFITS

Lakeshirts offers a fun, creative, and team-driven culture where employees are empowered to grow and thrive. We provide competitive pay with daily pay options, comprehensive insurance benefits, up to 22 paid days off in the first year, profit sharing, a 401(k) plan, a relaxed dress code, unique perks like an onsite cafeteria, dogs at work and more. Join us and be part of a company that values teamwork, innovation, and making work enjoyable every day!

A TYPICAL DAY | LEAD + COACH + PRIORITIZE + DELIVER RESULTS

• Assign and coordinate daily workflow for the Inventory Team.
• Lead, coach, and motivate team members to achieve department goals.
• Ensure employees are trained in job duties, safety practices, and company policies.
• Conduct regular employee check-ins, performance discussions, 90-day reviews, and annual reviews.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, payroll approvals, and Workday updates.
• Manage daily production priorities using reports, schedules, and work orders.
• Organize inventory workflow to support production teams and on-time delivery goals.
• Verify order accuracy by confirming garments, graphics, quantities, and customer requirements.
• Maintain Lakeshirts quality standards and department goals for productivity, on-time completion, and error rates.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues, secure support, and meet deadlines.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement practical process improvements.
• Follow safety practices, address safety issues, and work in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Follow 6S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety.
• Support locating orders, unloading pallets, and other inventory operations as needed.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
• SKILLS | LEADERSHIP + COMMUNICATION + ORGANIZATION + CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Manufacturing, inventory, warehouse, or production experience strongly preferred.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and employee-development skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and sound judgment.
• Highly organized with the ability to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to lead independently and collaborate across departments in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, responsible, self-directed, and results-oriented.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word.
• Train the Trainer Program completion preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail, counting ability, and order-form accuracy.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, remain on your feet for 8-10 hours, and lift 30-50 pounds continuously.
• Schedule flexibility based on workload needs.

WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE

OUR CULTURE is one-of-a-kind and truly sets us apart. We are proud of our humble beginnings and non-corporate style. We offer a unique atmosphere, unlike any other manufacturer. We work hard to be the best and we seek only committed individuals that will help move our company forward and embrace our values and culture. Lakeshirts | Blue 84 is one of the largest privately owned screenprint manufacturers in the United States, responsible for decorating and distribution of a wide variety of garments for the resort, college and K-12 markets. At our headquarters in Detroit Lakes, MN, we employ over 1000 great people, proudly producing 35,000+ garments daily. It's not just a job but a lifestyle. Our job descriptions help support and guide you in the role you play in making our company successful. LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT. IT REALLY IS.

COGNITIVE OR MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Employee 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

CONTINUOUSLY (67%-100%)

Standing; walking; ability to lift 30-50 pounds continuously.

FREQUENTLY (34%-66%)

Lifting; carrying; pushing; pulling; climbing; balancing; bending; twisting; crawling; reaching; lifting under 10 pounds, 10-24 pounds, 25-50 pounds, and over 50 pounds.

OCCASIONALLY (1%-33%)

Sitting; carrying 25-50 pounds and over 50 pounds; reaching above, at, and below shoulder height.

NEVER (0%)

No job requirement was identified in the provided physical-demands table as never performed.

NOTE / DISCLAIMER

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed, based on the ongoing needs of the business. Minnesota is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.