Casework - Team Lead

Concepts In Millwork•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Concepts in Millwork is seeking a dedicated and skilled Casework Team Lead to guide team members and produce high-quality custom casework. This role supports the Production Manager and Shop Foreman in supervising the Casework Department, including assisting with hiring, assigning and directing work, and providing input on performance reviews. The Team Lead provides hands-on guidance to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production, while fostering a positive team environment. This position is accountable for driving results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale through servant leadership and technical expertise.

Requirements

Previous knowledge or experience in casework fabrication
Possess excellent leadership, coaching and teamwork abilities
Open to feedback and coaching with an interest in growing as a leader
Possess a positive and professional attitude with the ability to support our Core Values
Have full understanding of shop drawings; know how to relate the elevations, plan views, and detail (section cut) view and how to fabricate a cabinet using these three elements.
Have strong ability to solve problems regarding machining mistakes, unclear shop drawings, etc. in order to complete projects in a timely manner
Skilled in using a file, chisel, screwdriver, handsaw, clamps, biscuit joiner, router, drill, belt sander, pneumatic stapler, table saw and chop saw; Must also have the ability to accurately read a tape measure
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a deadline orientated environment
Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of LEAN/5S methodology and practices preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision and coaching to the Casework Team.
Responsible for executing the MDI (Managing Daily Improvement) strategy and meeting established expectations.
Maintain a safe and organized work area, always being observant of possible hazards and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations/expectations.
Understand at what stage each project/task all the team members are working on and when the task will be completed.
Communicate with machine department and inventory clerk for needs. Give both plenty of time to fulfill the requests.
Primarily using the production schedule to meet completion dates, direct team members on tasks in order to complete on time and holding as close as possible to the estimated hours.
Provide answers to team members’ questions. Starting with team leader, secondly the shop foreman, thirdly the production manager, lastly to engineers and/or project managers.
Have a strong grasp of AWI standards; strong understanding of raw materials and fabrication methods.
Gather QC sheets from each team member as projects complete. Make sure all items meet the quality standards.
Monitor cleanliness of work area(s). Remove scrap, sweep floors. Coordinate staging of completed products.
Assist shop foreman with ideas and recommendations for efficiencies within the team and its work area(s).
Review daily time-sheets from previous day. Verify accuracy of punches.
Report weekly progress and percentages to production manager for schedule updates.
Attend and lead monthly department meetings.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment.
Organize and adjust team member assignments and placement throughout the day according to production needs.
Communicate necessary instructions and updates to 2nd shift (When running multiple shifts) to ensure workflow continuity. Some crossover into the 2nd shift may also be necessary at times.
Possess the ability to build a cabinet from scratch, including creating a cut list, cutting material to size, and completing the build using jigs and hand tools (without reliance on CNC machinery).
Complete full cabinet assembly, including finished ends, doors, drawer boxes and heads, shelves, fillers, and all hardware installation.
Assemble drawer boxes from pre-cut and pre-machined parts using dowel, glue, and screw methods. Install slides and rout lock slots as needed.
Build adjustable shelves, collect required hardware, and assemble closet shelf units.