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Galls

Area Manager - Production (First Shift)

Galls, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598

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Galls is proud to serve America's public safety and military professionals with the broadest selection of uniforms, equipment, and solutions in the industry. With a national footprint of over 165 locations and more than 1,800 dedicated associates, we are the nation's leading distributor in our space-and we're growing.

We're looking for a hands-on

Production Area Manager

to lead operations in our high-volume fulfillment center. This highly visible leadership role not only drives performance and productivity but also supports our embroidery operators and customization processes that makes our apparel personal, professional, and ready to wear with pride.

Ideal candidates will bring supervisory experience along with knowledge of embroidery, sewing, and/or textile operations.

At Galls, we believe our people are our culture. Join us and help ensure that those who serve our communities are always mission-ready.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct daily production flow for outbound fulfillment processes in coordination with area leads

Organize labor, assign resources, and adjust production schedules to meet shipping deadlines

Monitor production lines to ensure target output, order accuracy, and safety compliance

Implement standard work procedures and lean practices to eliminate waste and improve efficiency

Foster a high-performance culture focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Support team leads and floor supervisors in resolving personnel and workflow issues

Partner cross-functionally with inventory control, receiving, quality, and replenishment teams

Train, coach, and mentor hourly team members and frontline leaders

Conduct performance reviews, corrective actions, and development plans for direct reports

Review labor reports and payroll data to ensure cost-effective labor utilization

Track and report on shift-level production KPIs including units per hour, order accuracy, and downtime

Reinforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with facility guidelines

Qualifications:

1-3 years of experience leading teams in a high-volume production, fulfillment, or manufacturing environment

Proven ability to motivate and lead diverse teams on the production floor

Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, or other continuous improvement methodologies

Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to shift focus and flex schedule to support multiple production areas

Experience with WMS systems and RF scanning technology

Proficient with Excel or similar tools to analyze production data and drive decisions

What We Offer:

Competitive pay and benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) plan with employer match

EOE/Disability/Vets

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