Prefinishing Lead

• Competitive Pay + 401(k) up to 5% company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays — Eligible upon hire
• Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program — Save on your health insurance premiums
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
• Paid Jury Duty & Bereavement Leave
• Employee Referral Bonuses — Up to $600 per referral
• Performance Reviews at 2 months, 6 months, and 12 months and annually after that

Join Valley Cabinet and build your future with a company that invests in its employees!

Work Schedule:

Schedule will be based on workload;
Full-time with overtime

2nd

Shift: Monday
- Thursday 3:30pm-1am;
Friday 12pm-6pm

Plus $2/hour extra for 2nd shift incentive pay

Valley Cabinet is seeking a motivated and experienced Production Lead to support daily operations within our Prefinishing department. This department is responsible for preparing and finishing cabinetry products to meet quality, appearance, and customer expectations.

Job Summary:

The Production Lead performs hands-on production work while serving as a lead resource within the department, supporting daily workflow, coordination, training, and operational execution. This role helps ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards while providing day-to-day guidance and support to team members. The Production Lead supports production goals, workflow organization, and process consistency.

• Perform hands-on production work while balancing daily lead responsibilities.
• Coordinate daily workflow, scheduling activities, and work priorities to support production schedules and department objectives.
• Monitor material readiness, information, and resource availability to support efficient operations and production schedules.
• Monitor workflow and communicate production issues, bottlenecks, or concerns to leadership.

• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to team members.
• Assist with onboarding and training employees on department processes, procedures, and work standards.
• Serve as a resource for operational questions and troubleshooting.
• Promote consistency in work methods, quality expectations, and safety practices.

• Support adherence to quality standards and department procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, efficiency, and process consistency.
• Assist with implementing process improvements and best practices.
• Help maintain accurate and consistent work practices across the department.
• Review work requirements and identify potential issues, concerns, or resource needs before they impact production.

• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and team members regarding workflow, priorities, and operational needs.
• Serve as a department resource and point of contact for operational questions, workflow coordination, and production-related issues.
• Collaborate with other departments to support efficient workflow and production objectives.
• Assist leadership in identifying training needs, workflow challenges, and operational improvement opportunities.

Perform other duties as assigned

• Strong understanding of manufacturing, production, woodworking, cabinetmaking, or related operational processes.
• Ability to learn and understand department processes, equipment, products, and workflow.
• Strong craftsmanship skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate work and support team productivity.
• Ability to train, coach, and assist employees in daily work activities.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with employees and leadership.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and positively influence team performance.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to understand work instructions, safety guidelines, and job-related communication.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience:
  
  3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, woodworking, cabinetry, construction, or a related operational environment preferred. Previous experience training employees, coordinating workflow, or serving as a lead resource preferred.
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