Interior Lead

## Description

**Job Summary:**

Under the direction of the Interior Supervisor, the Interior Lead is responsible for assisting in the overall supervision and daily operations of the interior shop. This role provides hands-on leadership, ensures production efficiency, maintains quality standards, and directly supervises employees in the absence of the Interior Supervisor. The Interior Lead plays a key role in training, coaching, and developing team members while fostering a productive and safe work environment.

**Supervisory Responsibilities:**

• Assist in supervising daily workflow and employee performance in the interior shop
• Provide leadership and direction to team members to ensure productivity and quality standards are met
• Train, coach, and mentor employees, including new hires and cross-training existing staff
• Assist with employee placement, scheduling, and task assignments
• Enforce company policies, safety procedures, and shop standards
• Conduct quality checks and ensure adherence to production specifications
• Oversee start-up and shutdown procedures
• Manage shop operations in the absence of the Interior Supervisor
• Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks to improve efficiency
• Verify materials on each order prior to production
• Perform quality checks on all completed products
• Ensure on-time completion of all projects and production goals
• Communicate daily production goals and start/stop times as directed
• Step in to operate machinery or assist on assembly lines as needed
• Monitor workflow and adjust staffing or processes to meet demands
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies

**Required Skills/Abilities:**

• Proven leadership and supervisory skills in manufacturing or warehouse setting
• Strong communication and team-building abilities
• Advanced knowledge of tools and door machinery
• Thorough understanding of all interior products
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to motivate and hold team members accountable
• Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing principles preferred

**Education and Experience:**

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of **2–3 years of supervisory or lead experience** in a manufacturing, warehouse, or lumber yard environment preferred
• Minimum of **2 years of hands-on production experience**
• Experience working with door assembly or similar products strongly preferred

**Physical Requirements:**

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently
• Ability to stand on concrete floors for up to 12-hour shifts
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment

**Benefits**

• Health/Dental and Vision Insurance
• Accident/
• Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness supplemental insurances
• 401 (K)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Personal Time Off
• Paid Holidays

\*\*\*\*\*Clay Ingels Company, LLC. Is an equal opportunity employer.