2nd Shift Prefinishing Lead

Valley Cabinet Inc; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Wellness program

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary accident & critical illness

Jury duty leave

Referral bonuses

Performance reviews

Job summary

Valley Cabinet Inc. in De Pere, WI, is seeking a motivated Production Lead for the Prefinishing department. You will perform hands-on production work while serving as a lead resource, coordinating daily workflow, training, and ensuring safety and quality.

The role emphasizes process consistency, adherence to standards, and collaboration with other teams to meet schedules. Weekend overtime may be required; 2nd shift offers incentive pay of $2 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, woodworking, cabinetry, or related environment preferred.
• Experience training employees, coordinating workflow, or serving as a lead resource is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on production work while balancing daily lead responsibilities.
• Coordinate daily workflow, scheduling activities, and work priorities to support production schedules.
• Monitor material readiness, information, and resource availability to support efficient operations.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and training to team members and promote safety practices.

Skills

Production leadership

Team coordination

Quality focus

Safety awareness

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years in manufacturing/production

Job description

• Competitive Pay + 401(k) up to5% company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays — Eligible upon hire
• Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program — Save on your health insurance premiums
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
• Paid Jury Duty & Bereavement Leave
• Employee Referral Bonuses — Up to $600 per referral
• Performance Reviews at 2 months, 6 months, and 12 months and annually after that

Join Valley Cabinet and build your future with a company that invests in its employees!

Work Schedule: Schedule will be based on workload; Full-time with overtime

2nd Shift: Monday- Thursday 3:30pm-1am; Friday 12pm-6pm

Plus $2/hour extra for 2nd shift incentive pay

Valley Cabinet is seeking a motivated and experienced Production Lead to support daily operations within our Prefinishing department. This department is responsible for preparing and finishing cabinetry products to meet quality, appearance, and customer expectations.

Job Summary: The Production Lead performs hands-on production work while serving as a lead resource within the department, supporting daily workflow, coordination, training, and operational execution. This role helps ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards while providing day-to-day guidance and support to team members. The Production Lead supports production goals, workflow organization, and process consistency.

Essential Functions:

Workflow Coordination & Production Support

• Perform hands-on production work while balancing daily lead responsibilities.
• Coordinate daily workflow, scheduling activities, and work priorities to support production schedules and department objectives.
• Monitor material readiness, information, and resource availability to support efficient operations and production schedules.
• Monitor workflow and communicate production issues, bottlenecks, or concerns to leadership.

Training & Team Support

• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to team members.
• Assist with onboarding and training employees on department processes, procedures, and work standards.
• Serve as a resource for operational questions and troubleshooting.
• Promote consistency in work methods, quality expectations, and safety practices.

Quality & Process Improvement

• Support adherence to quality standards and department procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, efficiency, and process consistency.
• Assist with implementing process improvements and best practices.
• Help maintain accurate and consistent work practices across the department.
• Review work requirements and identify potential issues, concerns, or resource needs before they impact production.

Safety & Organization

• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and team members regarding workflow, priorities, and operational needs.
• Serve as a department resource and point of contact for operational questions, workflow coordination, and production-related issues.
• Collaborate with other departments to support efficient workflow and production objectives.
• Assist leadership in identifying training needs, workflow challenges, and operational improvement opportunities.

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing, production, woodworking, cabinetmaking, or related operational processes.
• Ability to learn and understand department processes, equipment, products, and workflow.
• Strong craftsmanship skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate work and support team productivity.
• Ability to train, coach, and assist employees in daily work activities.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with employees and leadership.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and positively influence team performance.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to understand work instructions, safety guidelines, and job-related communication.

Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience:3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, woodworking, cabinetry, construction, or a related operational environment preferred. Previous experience training employees, coordinating workflow, or serving as a lead resource preferred.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Follows through on responsibilities and consistently delivers quality, accurate, and timely work.
• Collaborates: Works effectively with team members, departments, and business partners to achieve shared goals and maintain positive working relationships.
• Learns and Adapts: Learns new skills, applies feedback constructively, and adjusts effectively to changing processes, priorities, technologies, or business needs.
• Decision Quality: Uses sound judgment, data, experience, and available information to make timely, informed, and effective decisions aligned with business objectives.
• Action Oriented: Maintains a consistent work pace and stays focused on completing assigned tasks safely, efficiently, and with attention to quality.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with operational goals. Uses time, resources, and processes effectively to support efficiency and productivity.

Leadership Responsibilities

This role does not have direct reports

• Manufacturing / Production Environment – Roles in this environment involve regular exposure to a shop-floor or manufacturing setting. Work may require standing, walking, bending, lifting, or other physical activity for extended periods. Employees may frequently lift, move, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 lbs. Employees are expected to follow all safety procedures and may be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, or steel-toe footwear. The environment may include exposure to noise, dust, machinery, temperature variations, and other safety-sensitive conditions typical of a production facility.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills, and is subject to change at any time. At Valley Cabinet we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Valley Cabinet is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.