Team Leader- Kimball International Fordsville, KY

Kimball International•Fordsville, KY

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 pilots, department profitability, cost reduction, and process improvement. The position also supports the company’s policies, guiding principles, quality system, and Environmental Management System. The Team Leader inspects materials and parts for damage, color consistency, alignment, specifications, quality, and workmanship; documents necessary information; identifies nonconformities and follows applicable procedures; and maintains a clean, organized workspace and equipment. The role follows safety guidelines, uses required PPE, performs job rotation as directed, and carries out the technical and operational duties described in the posting.

Requirements

Able to write legibly and read and comprehend required documents.
Able to accomplish required math.
Minimum of four weeks of on-the-job training.
Able 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 the use of air-driven hand tools.
Capable of setting up forms and fixtures to specifications and maintaining forms as appropriate.
Able to comprehend and perform proper gluing processes.
Able to use required gauges, measuring devices, and load-moving devices.
Able to identify nonconformities.
Interpersonal qualities include being team-oriented, customer-centric, honest, ethical, patient, tactful, assertive, flexible, open to change, and positive, with integrity, a strong drive for success, a sense of humor, and the ability to build and sustain relationships.
Communication skills include listening effectively, communicating effectively, negotiating, persuading credibly, adapting to and managing change, building relationships, and motivating others.
Business skills include understanding how one’s work influences results, being results-focused, meeting deadlines, and being environmentally conscious.

Responsibilities

Execute the operations plan and schedule.
Manage resources to meet customer demand.
Provide performance feedback and development strategies for team members.
Plan area layout and product flow.
Participate actively in pilot runs for new product introductions and enhancements.
Support department profitability and identify and implement potential cost reductions.
Inspect materials and parts for damage, color consistency, alignment, material specifications, quality, and workmanship standards.
Document necessary information.
Keep the workspace and equipment clean and well organized.
Follow safety guidelines and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Identify nonconformities, follow nonconforming-product procedures, and understand disposition authority.
Implement process improvements.
Support Kimball International and National Office Furniture’s vision, guiding principles, and policies.
Follow and support the quality system and Environmental Management System (EMS).
Perform job rotation as directed.
Follow proper lockout procedures and perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
Set up and maintain forms and fixtures as appropriate, and perform proper gluing processes.
Use required gauges, measuring devices, and load-moving devices.