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SalaryEmployee-owned and operated, Palmer-Donavin is a leader in wholesale distribution of residential building supplies and entry doors. We are headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with 8 branch operations in Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
At Palmer-Donavin, we understand that our success depends on the success of our customers and our employees. For our customers, that means delivering quality products and exceptional customer service at fair prices. For our employees, that means sharing the profits of our company. Our recipe for success is no secret. We have thrived as a company since 1907 by sticking to our principles and being true to ourselves and our customers. We make money the old-fashioned way – through hard work – where honesty, integrity, and fairness guide our daily operations.
At Palmer-Donavin, we are not just looking for employees; we are looking for business partners. Being 100% employee-owned and operated, everyone in the PD family shares a commitment to ownership. As an ESOP, we offer the unique experience to work like an owner but commit to a work-life balance in keeping family a priority. For more than 100 years, Palmer-Donavin has been committed to providing exceptional customer service. A leader in building material distribution, we are built from employee owners who work hard to earn a relationship one order at a time. Our goal is to create life-long customers that will inspire us to never stop innovating and remain dedicated to our mutual success.
Our Door Division is seeking a Pre Finish Team Lead to join our team. In this position you will report directly to the Pre Finish Supervisor. From the Team Lead position, you can be promoted to a Shift Supervisor and from there an Operations Manager. You may also transfer to another branch to accept one of these roles as well should you apply and be chosen. The team has leadership development tracks that focus on coaching, leading change, delivering feedback, and dealing with conflict. Finally, being part of the safety committees is a leadership opportunity for high performers. At Palmer-Donavin, you make your own destiny.
Benefits you will enjoy in this role include:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Wellness Program
- Career Stability
- Training and Development
- And Much More!
Responsibilities:
- Review weekly quality control reports to identify and correct issues
- Attend and actively participate in weekly quality meetings and set specific weekly goals for your team to drive quality initiatives and address any issues that were communicated during the meeting
- Attend and actively participate in team lead meetings to look for and solve issues throughout the shop
- Document, review, and make suggestions for improving new hire training procedures throughout your team
- Maintain 100% compliance with the new hire on-boarding schedule
- Deliver and track all cross-training efforts within your team to cover PTO, position vacancies, and sales fluctuations
Competencies
- Building Trust
- Communication
- Productivity
- Leadership
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED):
- Required Must have completed in-house training: Leadership Skills for Group Leaders
- 2 plus years of experience in Production or related field
- Must be able to work effectively as a member of a team in a time and safety sensitive environment.
- Must have basic math skills and be able to read a tape measure and work orders.
Palmer-Donavin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place, a policy which prohibits the use, possession, and/or distribution of medical marijuana in the workplace.
