Working Lead

American Leather Operations LLC • Dallas, TX

16h • Onsite

About The Position

American Leather is an established luxury furniture company located in Southwest Dallas. Under the direction of the Manufacturing Lead, the Working Lead manages daily activities in an assigned production area, which may include Production, Cover Fabrication, or Frame Fabrication. The role also supports manufacturing by training employees and developing trainees to meet quality and efficiency standards established for their 30-, 60-, and 90-day goals. The Working Lead works with Product Development to learn new styles and transfer that knowledge to the production line.

The position combines employee leadership and hands-on production work. The Working Lead creates and maintains a job matrix, breaks down jobs to identify the knowledge needed for training, assesses employee skills, directs daily work, and supports the timely completion of finished products. When not leading, directing, or assessing employees, the Working Lead produces and builds products. The role also promotes safety and adherence to 5S practices.

Requirements

• Five to seven years of hands-on manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of the specific production line the candidate will lead.
• General knowledge of Lean, Job Relations, and Job Instructions concepts.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in English, Spanish, or Vietnamese.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support internal customers, including Engineering.
• Ability to plan a training schedule with a Supervisor or Lead.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to provide leadership and direction to technicians.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and/or extended hours.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Experience working for a freight company.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds.
• Experience operating a forklift and other material-handling equipment.
• Oracle knowledge.
• Prior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a job matrix showing the skill levels of line members.
• Break down jobs to identify and capture the knowledge required for training.
• Train, develop, and assess technicians to help them meet quality and efficiency standards.
• Assist Product Development with new product development, learn new styles, and transfer knowledge to the production line.
• Lead staff and direct daily activities, including work assignments and schedules.
• Approve and plan staff members’ daily hours worked.
• Collaborate with manufacturing supervisory staff to support timely completion and delivery of finished goods or products.
• Ensure staff follow safety standards and practices and comply with applicable federal and company safety regulations.
• Produce and build products when not leading, directing, or assessing employees.
• Ensure 5S zone defense is followed.
• Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Profit sharing.
• On-site wellness/fitness center.
• Free personal training twice a week.
• Yoga sessions once a week.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed