Area Manager - Kimball International, Jasper, IN - Jasper, IN

Kimball International; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimball International is seeking a Team Leader to provide daily leadership and support to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity targets are met. You will oversee Team Leaders, coordinate department activities, and ensure teams have the tools and training they need to perform effectively.

The role emphasizes coaching, process adherence, and active involvement in CI initiatives, with regular performance feedback and collaboration with process engineering to drive improvements across

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Interact with diverse groups of people.
• Maintain confidentiality where required.
• Ability to motivate others and drive results.
• Maintain a positive attitude and customer focus.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities in an manufacturing setting.
• Solid manufacturing process knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the function of one or more Team Leaders within an area or several areas within the factory.
• Coordinate the production activities of the department/line.
• Ensure department employees have adequate tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure staff training for the processes they perform.
• Coach and direct employees in quality expectations, task direction, performance, and housekeeping.
• Review work for compliance to quality standards and specifications.
• Communicate performance goals to staff.
• Complete timesheets for hourly employees.
• Support Quality and Safety policies.
• Lead CI activities to improve plant KPIs.
• Hold weekly meetings with team leads to review CI targets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Planning

Multitasking

IT literacy

Manufacturing knowledge

Tools

PC skills

IT systems

Job description

Role Description

Provide daily support, knowledge, and leadership to the team to meet all Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity measures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the function of one or more Team Leaders within an area or several areas within the factory.
• Coordinate the production activities of the department/line.
• Ensure that department employees have adequate tools, supplies, and equipment to perform their job duties.
• Ensure department employees have adequate training for the process they are performing.
• Coach and direct employees in quality expectations, daily task direction, performance, skills development, and housekeeping.
• Review work of department/line employees for compliance to quality standards, tolerances, and material specifications.
• Communicate performance goals to department/line employees.
• Complete timesheets for hourly employees to ensure accurate paychecks.
• Support Quality Policy and Safety Policy.
• Support the Vision & Guiding Principles of Kimball International
• Hold annual performance feedback for applicable team members
• Attendance and performance management
• Performs duties and tasks as assigned.
• Promote and lead teams in CI activities that help to improve the plants KPI's.
• Hold weekly meetings with team leads quality, safety, and process engineering to address/progress on CI targets.

Skills to Perform This Role

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to learn and adapt to new situations quickly
• Able to interact with diverse groups of people
• Able to keep matters confidential
• Able to motivate others
• Must have a positive attitude
• Focus on continuous improvement

Technical Skills

• Able to effectively use problem solving techniques and processes
• PC and related technology skills
• High level of manufacturing knowledge related to area of responsibility

Communication Skills

• Able to effectively communicate with teams and leadership management.
• Good verbal/written communication skills
• Able to present information to all levels of the organization.

Leadership Skills

• Open and approachable to employees.
• Able to organize analytical, administrative, and reporting needs.
• Able to lead teams.
• Able to take initiative and take ownership of area of responsibility.
• Works proactively to address needed improvements.

Business Skills

• Must possess good planning skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Able to utilize Information Technology.
• Able to understand general manufacturing approaches and implementation.