Repair Lead

· Leads floor activities in the Fabric Repair department.

· Operates power sewing machines to sew, alter, or repair military apparel, backpacks, and assigned fabric articles.

· Assists with entering data from the previous day's work that tracks repair production of the fabric specialist, which helps create and generate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly reports.

· Maintains adequate stock of repair material and supplies within the fabric repair area.

· Assists the Supervisor in determining which items are economically repairable based on cost-benefit analysis.

· Verifies product is up to TAB/Army standards and corrective actions.

· Coaches, mentors, and motivates the team for productivity and positive morale and engagement.

• →Communicates the company policies, announcements, and general information to employees using a variety of methods, including 1-1s, Huddles, Staff Meetings, and Paycom.

· Promote TAB's Safety and Security policies, procedures, and guidelines.

· Hold self and others accountable for behaving in accordance with TAB's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart and Teamwork (LIGHT).

· Other duties as assigned

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

· Ability to train, mentor, and inspire teams for positive results. No direct reports but assist supervisor as needed.

• Knowledge of all repair's raw materials
• Ability to manage the repair team day-to-day floor operations
• Quality control and techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ethics and discretion with confidential or sensitive information
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Demonstrates sound work ethic
• Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity

· Employees, departments, managers, executives, vendors, community members

· Make decisions as per Standard Operating Procedures and Company Policies

· High School diploma or equivalent

• Background Check and Drug Screen required
• Internal and external applicants accepted
• Verifiable documentation of ability to work in the US

Austin Lighthouse for the Blind provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, TAB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

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