Team Leader

Job Summary: Responsible for supervising a team within the finishing department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage team members and equipment within the finishing department on a daily basis.
• Assist the Finishing Production Supervisor in ensuring all production schedule demands are met.
• Ensure all products meet established quality specifications and KMC standards of excellence.
• Train, evaluate performance, and coach personnel within the guidelines set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Monitor the team and equipment to ensure safe, correct, and efficient operation at all times.
• Identify improvement opportunities and proactively recommend solutions to the Finishing Production Supervisor.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Maximize product throughput by minimizing waste, reducing costs, and improving process flow.

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Should have knowledge of, or ability to use, the following machines and/or equipment: tape measure, saws, drill, and hand tools.
• Must have mathematical skills to take measurements on cabinets and materials.
• Must have reading skills to read parts lists and product details.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience in cabinet manufacturing, woodworking, or a finishing/paint environment.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, standard work, and waste reduction (Kaizen).
• OSHA safety training, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) certification, or equivalent safety credentials.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop team members and build a positive team culture.
• Knowledge of finishing processes including staining, spraying, glazing, or paint application is a strong plus.
• Experience with quality control inspection methods and defect identification/escalation procedures.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills are a plus in our diverse production environment.
• Hours: 2:30 pm-12:00 am (or schedule completion)

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Must have corrected vision to:
  • be aware of surroundings and location of items needed; and
  • perform various other job duties.
• Must have corrected hearing to:
  • listen to needs and advice of managers, supervisors, co-workers and customers; and
  • listen to the environment to be aware of surroundings.
• Must be capable of communicating with managers, supervisors and co-workers.
• Stands and walks up to a total of twelve hours per day on a concrete surface.
• Lifts and carries components and tools in accordance with the requirements listed in the matrices below. Must be capable of team lifting.
• Pulls and pushes items which range in accordance with the requirements listed in the matrices below to accomplish final assembly.
• Bends and stoops to reach areas difficult to access.
• Performs twisting and rotation motions using head/neck, waist and knees and arms.
• Must be mentally alert and capable of remembering faces, names, oral instructions, equipment in the department, and details of varying types and sizes of material and cabinets,
• Must be able to communicate effectively with management and coworkers by phone or in-person.
• Must be mentally altered and capable of remembering oral instructions and routine tasks.
• Must be able to withstand fluctuations in temperature and environmental fluctuations.

• Good attendance and punctuality are necessary.
• Must exemplify through appearance and behavior the company’s image of excellence.
• Must be alert and able to identify and respond to a hazard by either reporting it immediately, or by taking corrective measures if directed.

II. Exertion Requirements: Medium

III. Sensory Requirements: Heavy

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Should have knowledge of, or ability to use, the following machines and/or equipment: tape measure, saws, drill, and hand tools.
• Must have mathematical skills to take measurements on cabinets and materials.
• Must have reading skills to read parts lists and product details.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience in cabinet manufacturing, woodworking, or a finishing/paint environment.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, standard work, and waste reduction (Kaizen).
• OSHA safety training, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) certification, or equivalent safety credentials.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop team members and build a positive team culture.
• Knowledge of finishing processes including staining, spraying, glazing, or paint application is a strong plus.
• Experience with quality control inspection methods and defect identification/escalation procedures.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills are a plus in our diverse production environment.
• Hours: 2:30 pm-12:00 am (or schedule completion)