Operations Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Operations Leader

Leader: Divisional Operations Leader

Location: De Pere, WI

At Valley Cabinet Inc., craftsmanship is a tradition. As a family-owned company, we build high-quality custom wood cabinetry in a modern manufacturing facility where teamwork and quality come first.

We’re looking for a motivated Operations Leader to join our team within our custom assembly department.

If you're a motivated leader with a passion for teamwork, quality, and driving production success, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the Valley Cabinet team as an Operations Leader and help lead a team committed to craftsmanship and excellence. Apply today!

Why Join Valley Cabinet?

At Valley Cabinet, we believe great employees deserve great benefits. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package — Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Career Growth Opportunities — Build a long-term career with advancement potential
• Potential Pay Increases During Your First Year
• Bonuses, Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Onsite Nurse for Added Convenience & Support

Join a company that invests in its people and values the work you do every day.

Additional Pay Opportunities:
Pay raise opportunity at 12 months of employment

Work Schedules: Standard Hours
1st Shift: Monday--Thursday: 5:30am -- 3:00pm & Friday: 5:30am -- Noon

Job Summary: The Operations Leader oversees daily manufacturing work in a specified area, guiding a team to meet quality, safety, and efficiency targets by managing area workflows, training staff, monitoring processes, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring schedules and procedures are followed for timely product delivery. Key duties involve leading teams, monitoring KPIs, coordinating logistics, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Essential Functions:

Production & Operations Management:

• Coordinate daily production activities and workflow.
• Adjust schedules and assign staff to optimal positions for efficiency.
• Monitor equipment, detect malfunctions, and report issues to maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to production quotas, quality standards, and procedures.

Team Leadership & Training:

• Assign daily tasks, managing shift handovers, and providing real-time feedback to staff.
• Direct, instruct, and assign work to production team members.
• Train new and existing employees on SOPs, processes, and safety.
• Monitor attendance, breaks, and provide performance feedback.
• Provide regular performance reviews.
• Onboarding and mentoring new hires on machinery, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety protocols.

Technical Support:

• Troubleshoot production delays, performing minor technical corrections on machinery, and coordinating with maintenance teams.

Quality & Safety:

• Monitor products and processes to maintain established quality standards and identify root causes for defects.
• Enforce strict safety protocols and a clean work environment.
• Conduct quality checks, identify defects, and assist with investigations.
• Ensure proper packaging, labeling, and material supply.

Reporting & Improvement:

• Track production metrics (efficiency, quality) and report to management.
• Identify areas for process improvement and recommend changes.
• Communicate effectively with leaders and other departments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and quality control.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, potentially rotating shift environment.

Education and Experience:

Education: A high school diploma or GED.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with prior leadership experience preferred.

Competencies:

• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Leadership Responsibilities: This role oversees front line team members.

Work Environment

• Leadership / On-Site Operational Roles –
  • Must be able to lift 30 pounds, bend, stoop, kneel, stand, and walk for 8+ hours without assistance
  • Bend, Squat, Climb, Grasp, Reach, Lift or otherwise move about frequently and for extended periods of time
  • Walk, stand or otherwise move about continuously
  • Hearing and vision to normal range

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills, and is subject to change at any time.

At Valley Cabinet we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Valley Cabinet is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.