Print Packaging Line Lead - Kitting (Day Shift)

Kitting Line Lead

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? We are 100% employee owned! At The Bernard Group, we work to wow. As a visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production, we come together as a team to win big for some of the most successful brands in the world. Since we're an employee-owned company, we don't just list our values, we live them, providing the highest-quality products and services day in and day out. And we do it all with sustainable materials carefully sourced from eco-friendly partners that support social change and community involvement.

The Bernard Group is looking for an enthusiastic Kitting Line Lead to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end kitting process, ensuring final printed products are accurately assembled into customer-ready packages while meeting TBG's quality, safety, and production standards. This role leads daily kitting operations, coordinates workflow, and provides direction and training to Kitting Operators and temporary staff to ensure jobs are completed efficiently and on schedule.

The Lead serves as the primary point of contact on the kitting floor, ensuring materials, staffing, and processes are aligned to meet customer deadlines and maintain high-quality output.

Shifts available: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

A variety of these traits will help land you this job if you have:

• High school diploma or GED, preferred
• 2 years minimum related experience in a kitting lead role is recommended
• Basic computer skills required

On top of that you must:

• pay close attention to details to successfully move/ pull the correct product
• have basic computer skills, including Pace and Google
• be self-motivated, a fast learner, and show initiative to seek out customer and corporate needs
• plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage your own work
• have the ability to work independently, make decisions and solve moderate level problems independently, effectively and creatively
• complete jobs accurately within deadlines, while meeting company quality standards
• apply effective time management and self-management skills
• understand and maintain the confidential nature of company, employee and customer information
• flourish in a team-oriented environment
• have a positive attitude always
• be able to change what you are doing quickly and effectively
• handle a fast-paced environment
• stand and walk up to 10 hours per day in a production setting
• ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly in an 8 hour day

In this position, you will:

• review incoming Kitting Projects with Kitting Managers and Project Managers
• coordinate with Project Managers and Supply Coordinators on materials, raw goods and ETAs
• use the project distro to create a vision for the kitting line
• determine and coordinate project staffing once time studies have been completed
• set up the production line
• maintain integrity of all quality goals and metrics that provide world class services to our clients
• communicate with Warehouse/Fulfillment Operations Managers and Supervisors to define daily work schedules that minimize overtime and reduce labor costs
• assist in the training and development of both regular and temporary workforce
• meet or exceed OSHA guidelines
• maintain a professional and helpful attitude in dealing with co-workers, supervisors and their departmental personnel at all times
• approach work in an organized and detail oriented manner
• provide positive flexibility while being productive in an interruptive environment
• complete other duties as assigned by management

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:

• able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Have strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
• willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
• accurate with the work assigned
• adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

TBG Overview:

• We're a 1,000-person visual merchandising company
• We are 100% employee-owned
• We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
• This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN

Compensation Range : $48,464 - $54,080 annually

*Range reflects our good-faith assessment of our hiring range for this role based on market conditions, experience level, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits Overview:

The Bernard Group offers a competitive variety of benefits designed just for you:

• Healthcare, dental, life insurance, disability
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement Savings programs:
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan-100% Employee-Owned
• 401k with a company match
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Work Hours
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Safe & Clean Manufacturing Environment

What, still want more? We have it.

• A culture of freedom, trust and a passion for excellence!
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Talented, empowered and engaged co-workers by your side
• We have fun!

The Art of Teams at TBG:

We came to understand how small teams of top talent with the right chemistry will consistently outperform a centralized production process. We put a great amount of energy into building individual teams in order to handle the speed and details of retail. It's the difference between average and being a world class service provider.

If you have the talent to do this job, a passion for excellence and are interested in joining the TBG/Smartpress team, please complete the form on this page.

Thanks!

The Bernard Group