Keara Bailey is a respected leader at Softline Brand Partners, a Minneapolis-based manufacturer of soft goods including bags and leather accessories. She started in an entry-level position in 2016 and now manages several team members, overseeing a variety of tasks including scheduling, raw goods procurement, and customer service. Bailey singlehandedly manages the Love Your Melon account and has overseen the production of more than 1 million units for the beloved local brand. During the pandemic, she was also responsible for Softline’s face mask line. With an eye toward efficiency, Bailey championed 5S, a five-step methodology to create a more organized and productive workspace. She has developed and implemented client-specific documentation for quality assurance and quality control. She also created a manufacturing process for stamping multi-foil licensed products and launched the third-party logistics kitting division for subscription box customers.