If you prefer a career that offers different opportunities daily while working with a variety of people, Kimball International would like to talk to you. We are a family-friendly company that values the differences that make each associate unique.
Job Description
The Team Leader/Area Leader is responsible for executing the operations plan/schedule.
Roles and Responsibilities:
(Include Safety and Environmental, Quality, and Job Specific Roles and Responsibilities)
Manage resources to meet customer demand.
Provide performance feedback and strategy for the development of team members.
Plan area layout and product flow.
Play an active role in the pilot run process for all new product introductions and/or enhancements.
Responsible for department profitability and identify/implementing potential cost reductions.
Inspect for obvious damage, color consistency and alignment or any other material specifications and inspect parts for compliance with any other quality or workmanship standards.
Document necessary information.
Keep workspace and equipment clean and well organized.
Follow all safety guidelines and use the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Identify nonconformities and follow nonconforming product procedures and be aware of 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.
Performs job rotation as directed.
Support our Environmental Management System (EMS).
Job Requirements
Skills to Perform This Role:
Interpersonal Skills
Team Oriented
Strong drive for success.
Customer centric
Possess a high degree of integrity.
Ability to keep humor in the workplace.
Ability to build & sustain relationships.
Flexible and open to change.
Tactful
Assertive
Positive attitude.
Patient
Honest and ethical
Communication Skills
Good listener
Effective communication skills
Negotiation skills
Persuasive and credible
Ability to adapt to and manage change.
Good relationship builder
Ability to motivate effectively.
Business Skills
Understands how they influence results
Results focused
Ability to meet deadlines
Environmentally conscious
Technical Skills
Ability to comprehend and follow job safety guidelines
Able to comprehend and follow 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/fixtures to specifications
Understands/follows proper lockout procedures
Able to perform preventative maintenance to tools/equipment
Able to maintain forms as appropriate.
Able to comprehend and perform proper gluing processes
Able to use required gauges and measuring devices
Able to use load moving devices
Ability to identify nonconformities
Qualifications:
Educational
Able to write legibly
Able to read and comprehend required documents.
Able to accomplish required math
Minimum of 4 weeks on the job training
Must have a minimum of 2 years experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment. Internal candidates must be employed with Kimball a minimum of 2 years and have the necessary 2 years leadership experience in manufacturing environment.
EEO Statement
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
VISA Sponsorship
Kimball International, Inc. will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment/work visa status (e.g.. H-1B)