Team Lead - Cabinet Doors

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Keep work area clean, organized, and free of safety hazards
• Promote and enforce all safety policies, including lockout/tagout and PPE requirements
• Lead and support a production team in daily cabinet door manufacturing operations
• Ensure team members follow work orders, production schedules, and standard operating procedures
• Monitor productivity, quality, and efficiency to meet or exceed production goals
• Assign tasks, balance workloads, and adjust priorities as needed
• Train, coach, and mentor team members on job tasks, safety practices, and quality expectations
• Serve as the first level of problem-solving for production, quality, and personnel issues
• Conduct routine quality checks to ensure cabinet doors meet specifications and standards
• Communicate production status, material needs, and issues to supervisors and management
• Assist with machine operation, setup, and troubleshooting as needed
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve processes, reduce waste, and improve efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Ability to motivate and coach team members in a production environment
• Solid understanding of cabinet door manufacturing processes and materials
• Ability to read work orders, measurements, and basic drawings
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Solid mathematical and basic computer skills
• Dependable, accountable, and safety-focused

Job Qualifications and Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in manufacturing required
• Prior lead, team leader, or supervisory experience preferred
• Experience in cabinet, door, or woodworking manufacturing strongly preferred
• Basic computer skills for production tracking or reporting a plus

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach, and move through production area for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50-75lbs occasionally
• Repetitive hand, arm, and wrist movements
• Exposure to noise, dust, and typical manufacturing conditions
• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)