Team Leader- Kimball International Fordsville, KY

Kimball International•Fordsville, KY

10d

About The Position

The Team Leader/Area Leader is responsible for executing the operations plan and schedule. The role manages resources to meet customer demand, supports team member development, plans area layout and product flow, and contributes to new product introductions and process improvements. The Team Leader is also responsible for department profitability and identifying and implementing potential cost reductions. The position includes inspecting materials and parts for damage, color consistency, alignment, specifications, quality, and workmanship; documenting necessary information; keeping workspaces and equipment clean and organized; following safety requirements and using required PPE; identifying nonconformities and following applicable procedures; supporting the company’s quality system, policies, guiding principles, and Environmental Management System; and performing job rotation as directed.

Requirements

Team-oriented, with a strong drive for success and a customer-centric approach.
High degree of integrity; honest and ethical; positive, patient, tactful, and assertive.
Ability to build and sustain relationships, work flexibly, remain open to change, and maintain humor in the workplace.
Good listening and effective communication skills.
Negotiation skills; persuasive and credible communication; ability to adapt to and manage change, build relationships, and motivate effectively.
Understands how their work influences results; results-focused and able to meet deadlines; environmentally conscious.
Ability to comprehend and follow job safety guidelines and directions on a load card, SOR (if applicable), or OMS.
Able to lift parts from floor to operation level frequently.
Skilled in using air-driven hand tools.
Capable of setting up forms and fixtures to specifications.
Understands and follows proper lockout procedures.
Able to perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment and maintain forms as appropriate.
Able to comprehend and perform proper gluing processes.
Able to use required gauges, measuring devices, and load-moving devices.
Ability to identify nonconformities.
Able to write legibly, read and comprehend required documents, and accomplish required math.
Minimum of four weeks of on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

Manage resources to meet customer demand.
Provide performance feedback and development strategies for team members.
Plan area layout and product flow.
Actively participate in pilot runs for new product introductions and enhancements.
Be responsible for department profitability and identify and implement potential cost reductions.
Inspect materials and parts for damage, color consistency, alignment, specifications, quality, and workmanship standards.
Document necessary information.
Keep workspaces and equipment clean and well organized.
Follow safety guidelines and use required personal protective equipment.
Identify nonconformities, follow nonconforming product procedures, and understand disposition authority.
Implement process improvements.
Support the Vision and Guiding Principles and other policies of Kimball International and National Office Furniture.
Follow and support the quality system.
Perform job rotation as directed.
Support the Environmental Management System (EMS).