Safety Team Lead, 1st/2nd Shift

American Woodmark is one of the nation's largest cabinet manufacturers. By partnering with major home centers, builders, and dealers, we spark the imagination of homeowners and designers and bring their vision to life. Across our service and distribution centers, our corporate office and manufacturing facilities, you'll always find the same commitment to customer satisfaction, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

Position Purpose

The Team Leader supports the efficient operation of the department by coordinating daily tasks, ensuring production goals are met, and assisting team members with troubleshooting and problem-solving. The Team Leader acts as a key point of contact for the team, promoting safety, quality, and productivity within the department.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and organize daily work assignments to align with production schedules and priorities.
• Provide on-the-floor support to team members by addressing questions, troubleshooting equipment or process concerns, and escalating issues as needed.
• Monitor product quality and process consistency to ensure specifications and standards are maintained.
• Promote adherence to all safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, and other departments to share updates, resolve issues, and maintain smooth production flow.
• Assist in onboarding and training new team members on job duties, safety expectations, and department procedures.
• Conduct regular checks of the work area to ensure it remains organized, clean, and compliant with safety guidelines.
• Track and report key production data such as throughput, downtime, and quality metrics to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Encourage teamwork, accountability, and alignment with company values and performance expectations.
• Support company values and continuous improvement efforts by performing additional tasks as assigned by management.
• Demonstrates the cognitive, language, reasoning, and mathematical abilities consistent with the expectations of this role.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all core values, policies, and standards.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Work Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey information and engage with employees at all levels.
• Ability to mentor and guide team members without direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency with computers, including familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and with multiple team members.
• Ability to properly assess and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, often changing environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 40 pounds regularly, and occasionally heavier objects with assistance.
• Ability to climb ladders or stairs and perform tasks at heights when necessary.
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job.

Education

 

Licenses and Certifications

 

Benefits Package Includes

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan & Profit Sharing
• Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Additional Voluntary benefits Available
• Relocation Assistance (for select roles)

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Constantly
• Move/Traverse - Constantly
• Stationary Position/Seated - Rarely
• Transport/Lifting - Frequently (Up to 40 lbs)
• Transport/Carrying - Frequently (Up to 40 lbs)
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently (Up to 40 lbs)
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently (Up to 40 lbs)
• Exerting Force/Pinching - Frequently (Up to 10 lbs)
• Ascend/Descend - Frequently
• Balancing - Constantly
• Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
• Position Self/Crouching - Frequently
• Position Self/Crawling - Occasionally
• Position Self/Climbing - Occasionally
• Reaching - Constantly
• Handling - Constantly
• Grasping - Constantly
• Gripping - Constantly
• Feeling - Constantly
• Communicate/Talking - Frequently
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
• Reading - Frequently
• Vision - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Coordination - Constantly

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Occasionally
• Extreme heat - Occasionally
• Humidity - Occasionally
• Wet - Occasionally
• Noise - Constantly
• Hazards - Frequently
• Temperature Change - Occasionally
• Atmospheric Conditions - Occasionally
• Vibration - Frequently

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, military and veteran status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other legally-protected characteristic; and it will comply with all applicable state discrimination laws. No person will be denied employment solely because of a disability, provided that the person can perform the essential functions of the position for which the person has applied, either with or without reasonable accommodations.

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