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; andlisten 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: MediumActivityLoad/Weight/ForceDurationPushing25 - 50 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintainFrequentlyPushing50 - 75 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintainFrequentlyPushing75 - 150 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintainFrequentlyPulling25 - 50 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintainFrequentlyPulling50 - 75 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintainFrequentlyPulling75 - 150 lbs. of force to initiate and/or maintainFrequentlyLifting25 - 50 lbs.Frequently Lifting50 - 75 lbs.FrequentlyLifting75 - 150 lbs.FrequentlyCarrying25 - 50 lbs.FrequentlyCarrying50 - 75 lbs.FrequentlyCarrying75 - 150 lbs.Frequently III. Sensory Requirements: HeavyActivityRequirementHearingCorrected to detect a minimum amplitude of 65 dB(A) for normal speaking voice at a distance of three feet. VisionCorrected to 20/40 Color Discriminationn/a Tasten/a Smelln/a TalkTalking with a normal voice approximates to sound pressure level 65 dB(A) 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)