Furniture Assembly Floor Lead

Kaplan Early Learning Company is seeking to hire an Assembly Floor Lead. For more than 50 years, Kaplan Early Learning Company has been a champion for play. From our research-based curricula to enriching classroom environments and innovative technology solutions, Kaplan's products and services inspire a lifelong love of learning in children and educators. We are architects of learning good and defenders of the imagination. We live for inseparable bonds and open minds. We encourage the eager and inspire the inspirers. We transform lives though play. Don't come to work; come to play! Family-oriented and mission driven, Kaplan is proud that our work champions play every day, and we are looking for team members who take learning and play as seriously as we do. Accountability, equity, advocacy, and integrity are the heart of what we do at Kaplan, and together we can improve the outcomes of all children. To learn more about our culture and to join our team, visit us at https://www.kaplanco.com/about/ Position Objective Our Floor Leads ensure customer satisfaction through leading a team that assembles quality classroom furniture. Work Schedule: 6:30am - 3:30pm Monday-Friday Position Responsibilities Include: Organize the Assemblers in breaking down pallets of unassembled units and placing them on assembly table. Responsible for visually inspecting assembly components and completed unit to ensure quality assembly. Responsible for overseeing the clean-up of work area to include empty boxes, plastic wrapping material, building material, etc. to ensure safety of area. Oversee the Packers in packing finished furniture units by moving units from end of assembly line and place in boxes along with any packing materials. They will make sure all boxes are sealed, labeled, and moved to a pallet. Offer suggestions on production improvement, and design enhancement for ease of building. Manage a time study per production build for future forecasting. Occasionally assist in unloading of incoming furniture components from trailers by hand or with pallet jack and move to appropriate location in the warehouse. Identify obvious damage to materials through visual inspection and place damaged goods in specified location. Address team member complaints and escalations and handle any floor issues that arise during shifts. Assign tasks to team members and ensure they follow company policies. Collaborate with other leaders to resolve challenges. Assist in both assembling and packing as needed, leading by example on the floor. Train new team members. Enforce company policies and procedures professionally. Assist in securing warehouse with management after shift is finished daily Maintain production flow ensuring pallets of unbuilt product for assemblers is staged Effective communication and leadership skills are crucial for success in this role! Position Requirements Include: High school graduate or equivalent required. Some experience with case good assembly and proficiency with various hand tools required. Ability to work cohesively with an adjacent floor lead. Must be safety and quality conscious with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and meet the weekly production. Demonstrated ability to frequently maneuver and lift up to 75 lbs. independently as needed to assemble and occasionally lift up to 150 lbs. as part of a two-person team. Majority of assembled units weigh between 40 lbs. - 90 lbs. Ability to lead and direct teams of 7-10 personnel effectively. Knowledgeable of Six Sigma concepts and application. Ability to be approachable and understanding, and to handle conflict without getting elevated. Comfortable speaking in-front of large groups of personnel in team meetings Vaccination status not required. Benefits Include: Paid Time Off Paid maternity / paternity leave supplemental program Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Matching 401(k) Plan plus a suite of financial educational services to include consultations with licensed representatives Short-term disability and long-term disability income replacement programs Aflac Insurance Pet Insurance Educational Tuition Assistance Child Care Discounts Kaplan Store Discounts Verizon & AT&T Discount YMCA Discount LifeMart Discount Shopping Website Employee Referral Bonus Kaplan Early Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace differences, welcome diversity and value a culture of respect.