Team Lead Cutting
About The Position
The Team Lead - Cutting leads daily operations within the cutting department to support safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement goals. As the first point of contact for team members, this working leader provides floor leadership, coordinates workflow, monitors production performance, and supports continuous improvement while working with supervisors and other departments. The position reports to the Production Supervisor. The role involves leading and supporting team members, coordinating work assignments and staffing, monitoring production flow and quality, maintaining records, communicating updates, and promoting workplace safety. It also supports training, continuous improvement, and the implementation of new procedures, equipment, and best practices.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous manufacturing or production experience.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Working knowledge of quality and safety practices.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Previous team lead or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in woodworking, cabinetry, or cutting operations.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and support team members in daily production activities.
- Promote a safe, positive, and respectful work environment.
- Assist with training and onboarding new employees.
- Provide performance feedback and communicate production expectations.
- Monitor attendance, work habits, and adherence to company policies.
- Resolve routine team-member issues and escalate concerns when necessary.
- Coordinate daily work assignments and manpower to meet production schedules.
- Monitor workflow to ensure materials are processed efficiently and accurately.
- Ensure production targets, quality standards, and departmental goals are achieved.
- Identify production delays and work to minimize downtime.
- Maintain accurate production and departmental records.
- Communicate shift updates, priorities, and issues to supervisors and other departments.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and work instructions.
- Verify materials and finished components meet specifications.
- Address quality concerns promptly and implement corrective actions as directed.
- Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures.
- Conduct routine safety observations and address unsafe conditions or behaviors.
- Ensure team members wear required personal protective equipment.
- Promptly report workplace injuries, incidents, and near misses.
- Participate in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Recommend process improvements that increase efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Support implementation of new procedures, equipment, and best practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
