2nd Shift Team Lead

Team Lead-2nd Shift

Team Lead oversees daily operations in the door and edge band department, ensuring cabinet components are produced accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company quality and safety standards. This role provides leadership and support to team members, verifies materials and processes, and acts as the first point of contact for production issues, defects, or equipment concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations in the frame build and edge band department.
• Verify all materials are cut to proper specifications prior to production.
• Ensure all materials, tools, and supplies are properly stocked and organized.
• Monitor and enforce safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure all products meet company quality standards and specifications.
• Oversee proper packaging of cabinet components to prevent damage.
• Monitor production schedules to ensure build dates and deadlines are met.
• Verify dimensions of parts and finished products to maintain accuracy.
• Train, coach, and verify competency of team members in assigned tasks.
• Identify and report damages, defects, or material discrepancies to the Area Coordinator.
• Identify equipment malfunctions and communicate promptly with maintenance.
• Ensure edge band operators are supplied with materials to maintain workflow.
• Provide hands-on support to team members as needed to achieve production goals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous leadership experience in manufacturing, woodworking, or cabinet production preferred.
• Strong understanding of cabinet construction processes, materials, and equipment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate a team.
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret production documents, blueprints, and measurements.
• Basic knowledge of equipment troubleshooting and maintenance reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift materials up to 50 lbs. for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a production environment with machinery and tools.

Why Clayton?

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

As part of Clayton's commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.