Assembly Team Leader

Are you an experienced Builder looking for professional advancement in Seattle?

At , winner of over 60 international design awards, including being hailed by THE NEW YORK TIME’S as being "... known for its meticulously crafted minimalist kitchens.," we’re on the lookout for people who are committed to excellence. We're not just about creating luxury-level kitchen systems and furniture – we're building and sustaining one of the best team-driven, human-powered manufacturing processes in the world.

We believe in your potential and want to empower you to thrive across our entire manufacturing floor. By joining us, you'll not only excel in your current role but also gain valuable skills through cross-training opportunities. Imagine the growth and satisfaction in mastering various parts of our production process.

Ready to be part of something great? We're hiring a full-time Assembly Team Lead in Seattle to join our internationally respected brand. Thrive in a workplace that encourages your growth and excellence.

For your team, You will:

• Communicate key themes and plans to the entire team.
• Share information discussed in lead huddles with team members.
• Monitor and know the current flow rate in the cabinet fabrication shop.
• Ensure that team members understand the daily goals and what is required to achieve them.
• Visualize the workflow in the area for all team members.
• Define and share the minimum required team composition to achieve the current flow rate.
• Develop a cell-based approach to continually improve the flow of work in the area.
• Set training goals for team members, actively engage in their professional development.
• Coach team members to enhance their skills and capabilities and provide opportunities for team members to evolve into leadership roles.
• Cultivate a second lead (number 2 lead) within the team.
• Fully orient and onboard new employees to ensure a smooth integration into the team and its processes.

For your Zone, You will:

• Collaborate with a team with diverse manufacturing backgrounds, from aerospace to medical machining.
• Assemble high-end woodwork, furniture, and cabinetry components according to design specifications.
• Use basic hand tools and power tools to ensure precise and accurate assembly.
• Engage in the fabrication process, contributing to the creation of quality products.
• Contribute handcrafted finishing touches to elevate the overall quality of the work.
• Inspect finished components to ensure they meet quality standards and design specifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 – 3 years experience leading a team in production or manufacturing
• 3 – 5 years of experience in the building trades.
• Experience with basic hand and power tools

• Be able to lift 25 lb parts.
• Regular hours are 7:30am-4:00pm at our facility in Seattle, WA

Equivalent experience in trade/manufacturing work acceptable.

What we expect from you:

• Show a strong commitment to achieving goals and producing top-quality work.
• Take responsibility for results, ensuring excellence in every finished product.
• Work well solo or as part of a team.
• Communicate effectively within the team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Express a genuine desire for continuous learning and long-term career growth in craftsmanship.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, addressing challenges with creativity and efficiency.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives, drawing inspiration from principles like those of the Toyota Production System.

Benefits included:

• Nine (9) Paid Holidays
• Accrued PTO & Sick time
• Jury Duty
• Bereavement Leave
• Health benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Simple IRA with Company match
• Commuter Benefits
• EAP
• Optional Life Insurance
• Friday Happy Hours!
• A lot of room for growth and advancement

Compensation Range:

• DOE: $24-$35

Take the first step towards your next career move by applying now. Send cover letter, resume and images of any built work to .

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We cannot accept telephone or in-person applications. Due to the large number of submissions we receive, we cannot respond unless you are selected for an interview.

Henrybuilt was founded in 2001 to create a new standard of quality in the areas of the home that are most central to daily life. We focus on creating a uniquely high-touch experience—often starting with the kitchen but increasingly including almost every room in the home.

The foundation of our approach is an integrated, flexible system of products and furnishings that include cabinets, wall panels and doors but go well beyond traditional cabinetmaking and millwork.

Integrated into Henrybuilt kitchens, dressing rooms, bathrooms, and entryways are specialized components designed for specific purposes. These components are designed to be adaptable as your needs evolve and change.

We also provide the specialized design service required to assure a highly refined and unique outcome to fit your home and your lifestyle.

We practice luxury-level craft and use only the best materials, weaving them carefully into the architecture we work within. The result is a timeless, custom outcome with forward-thinking performance.

Having won more than 60 international design awards, we operate design studios and offices in New York, Los Angeles, and the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as an 80,000-square-foot design, engineering, and manufacturing facility in Seattle. From these locations, Henrybuilt has completed more than 6,000 major projects for clients throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

For more information, please visit www.Henrybuilt.com , including the Press section.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person