High Level Statement Of The Role
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).
Interpersonal Skills
Skills to Perform This Role:
- 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
