Preservation Team Lead

Job Description

The Team Leader - Preservation is responsible for overseeing the execution of production orders. Works alongside team members to oversee workflow to execute Preservation orders.

Leads Preservation staff to attain production goals. Leads team to identify, manage and execute process improvement opportunities. Manages and identifies problems or bottlenecks in production processes and resolves issues. Ensures Preservation resources, including materials, equipment and human resources are available as needed to maintain production schedules. Supports continuous improvement goals in safety, quality, cost, and customer service. Responsible for managing and owning various functions of the business and creating an engaged and team-oriented work force to.

• Maintain a culture of Safety including leading by example
• Strategize with Operations leader for daily/weekly/monthly forecasted operational execution
• Will be responsible for the workflow from the associates assigned to his/her team
• Implement operational policies and procedures
• Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale
• Provide daily production/quality feedback
• Submit reports on performance and progress
• Identify process improvement opportunities and partner with Operations leader for implementation
• Build partnerships with operational peers to ensure open communication and seamless collaboration
• Work with Kofile management and staff to meet our customer’s needs and delivery schedules.
• Hands on work alongside team members driving efficiency and quality workmanship
• Ensure team members are executing per the efficiency goals
• Complete production documentation in full and accurately
• Ensure that established work standards are being followed and work quantity and quality standards are being consistently met.
• Maintains quality while enforcing organization standards
• Monitor workflow and quality making changes where necessary to improve throughout
• Train team members on all applicable Work Instructions
• Communicate any production delays or problems immediately to the staff or to Kofile management. Assist in problem solving and continuous improvements to production process.

Education:

High School diploma or GED

• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience as a Preservation technician, or in a similar role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office:
  Word, Excel, Outlook
• Excellent communication skills with ability to train
• A solid understanding of operations management and organizational methods
• Problem solving skills
• Fine-tuned communication skills with varying levels within a company
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar
• Leadership ability, and a highly organized approach to leadership

• In addition to offering a culture of inclusivity and empowerment, Kofile offers a full range of benefits including:
• Generous PTO policy
• Low-cost insurance (medical, dental, vision, life & disability)
• Maternity and paternity benefits
• 401(k) plan (company matching)
• Educational assistance