Woodshop Team Lead

VIRA Insight•Lewisville, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The Production Lead will assist the Production Manager in scheduling and producing wood related products to meet customer requirements in a highly custom store fixture environment.

Requirements

Excellent time management and organizational skills
Effective communication with all levels of employees within organization to ensure goals are understood and met by team
Ability to make independent and relevant decisions and to take appropriate actions
Excellent Excel and analytical skills
Minimum requirements: 2 years of supervisory experience in Manufacturing/Wood Industry
This position must be able to travel regionally up to 25% of the time or as required
Must be able to work in a non-climate controlled facility in both hot and cold climates
Varying work schedules based on business need are sometimes required
Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
Ability to carry and lift materials up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Generate CNC programs as needed

Responsibilities

Review production order specifications and help plan production process, including how to produce, the correct tools and materials for the job and the sequence of steps to follow in production of the product
Problem-solve and make decisions on ways to decrease cycle times and improve efficiency of setups
Oversee production processes and check the accuracy of the finished piece against drawings using calibrated measuring tools
Participate in production meetings to ensure schedule due dates are met
Work as a team with production planning, inspection
Safely operate machinery and assist in maintenance and repair as needed
Generate CNC programs as needed
Inspect for quality in all aspects of different jobs
Assure work areas are kept clean and orderly utilizing 6S methods
Help associates with problem solving, adjustments, and machine setups
Coordinate production jobs for efficiency
Coordinate inventory requirements with production control and planning
Enforce safety, quality, and all other company policies
Inspect Bill of Material and Job Orders for completeness
Excellent leadership skills, able to motivate team and set good example
Provide training, direction, and daily feedback to team
Responsible for record-keeping
Other tasks and responsibilities as necessary