Lead- RESUME REQUIRED

TITLE:                                    Finishing Lead                     

STATUS:                                Hourly

LOCATION:                            Kingman

DEPARTMENT:                     Finishing

Purpose/Responsibility:

Oversee operations of assembly cell in a safe and efficient manner while achieving SQDC.   Plan and coordinate the assignment of hourly team members to meet production demands.  Coordinate communication between the department and other levels of the plant, to include engineering, maintenance, and materials.  Ensure the maintenance of all production equipment and support equipment.  Must be able to sort and identify finished components of style and color.  Assist in training of hourly team members.  Motivate and develop team to reach and exceed agreed upon objectives.  Perform periodic review of their overall performance and progress toward meeting their objectives.  Provide a safe and productive work environment, including housekeeping, for all team members.   Perform other tasks as directed by the Supervisor, Department Manager, Plant Production Manager, and Plant Manager.  Role model CITE principles.  Overtime and weekend work required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee daily department activities in order to meet plant goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. (SQDC)
• Plan and coordinate the assignment of hourly team members to meet production demands.
• Coordinate communication between the department and other levels of the plant to include engineering, maintenance and materials.
• Ensure the maintenance of all production equipment and support equipment.
• Motivate and develop the team to reach/exceed agreed upon objectives. Perform periodic reviews of their overall performance and progress toward meeting their objectives, then report to supervisor.
• Facilitate training; instructing new hires on best work practices and answering all questions and concerns.
• Utilize all resources (people, equipment, materials and the facility) to their maximum potential to give the company its greatest return on its investment.
• Provide a safe and productive work environment, including housekeeping, for all team members.
• Support efforts by the American Woodmark team members to strive for continuous improvement.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Supervisor, Plant Production Manager or Plant Manager.
• Role model CITE and User’s Guide principles.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for facilitating communication in the hourly production team.  Responsibilities include assisting the supervisor with training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

                Education, Experience and Skills:

• A high school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED) is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Makes independent judgments based on various alternatives. Performs complex procedures.
• Up to two weeks training to perform job to standard.
• Could handle cabinets and components up to 50% of the time.
• Understands label matrix, nomenclature, option codes, use of scanner and use of mathematics.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common business documents such as pallet tickets, manufacturing schedules, or job orders.  Ability to listen and communicate effectively with co-workers and customers/clients in an effort to respond to common inquires or complaints.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to such tasks as inventory control, production tracking, material ordering, and job order verification.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an assorted number of tasks or instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, kneel, bend, twist, and walk.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is required to speak and communicate with other employees, be able to hear well enough to recognize warning signals, forklifts, and announcements.  Employee must be able to see different characteristics in wood products.  The employee is frequently required to lift up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Indoor manufacturing environment.  The noise level is usually moderate to high and hearing protection may be required.  Safety glasses are required and work gloves are recommended.  Occasional overtime and weekend work required.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender; and it will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local discrimination laws. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any disability which is unrelated to the ability to engage in the essential functions involved in the position for which application has been made either with or without reasonable accommodations.