Production Lead

QualServ Solutions, LLC; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A building solutions provider in Fort Smith, Arkansas, is seeking a skilled leader able to operate and maintain production in a woodworking environment. The role requires assembly of cabinets and fixtures using pneumatic and hand tools, oversight of production duties, as well as training new employees. Candidates need a solid knowledge of safety protocols and the ability to work long hours in non-climate-controlled conditions. A High School Diploma is preferred, along with leadership experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in leadership roles is necessary.
• Knowledge of required skill sets for leading teams is important.
• Must be able to fulfill physical activity and operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex cabinets and wood fixtures using tools.
• Manage production and oversee inventory.
• Train new employees and ensure safety in the work area.

Skills

Leadership experience

Ability to lead others

Knowledge of hand tools

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Drills

Nail guns

Tape measure

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Uses pneumatic and hand tools to assemble complex cabinets and other wood fixtures.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Set-up of production areas or startup of equipment as necessary
• Inform supervisor of the status of various production orders.
• Managing people, work orders, and inventory.
• Follow production schedule ensuring production standards are met.
• Check measurements and quality of all materials and completion of quality record(s) where required.
• Correction of quality issues within the department as assigned by supervisor.
• Operate forklift, pallet jacks, and/or other material handling equipment. Utilizing different hand tools including but not limited to different hand tools, tape measure, nail guns, routers, drills, etc.
• Responsible for the training of employees and new hires as assigned by the supervisor.
• Complete general area maintenance duties on equipment as assigned. This may include help from the maintenance department when necessary.
• Responsible for oversight and validation of completion for any paperwork, data collection/entry, labeling/tagging, etc. of team members in work cells.
• Assist with physical inventory inspection and measurements as required.
• Record material usage where required.
• Accountable for identification of safety hazards, as well as support and sustain a safe work environment.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping practices.
• Critical thinking on ways to improve safety, efficiencies, cost, and moral within work cells and the company.
• Follow all procedures and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Be knowledgeable on all policies and guidelines and make sure employees are following such polices.

SKILLS

• Must have previous experience in field of leadership requesting
• Previous knowledge in skill set leading
• Ability to lead others and work in set area as required

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Must be able to stand/ walk for 8-10 hours per day.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to work in a area that is not climate controlled in the summer months.

Required to furnish own hand tools.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma preferred