Joinery Workshop Team Leader - Johnston Shopfitters
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Job Location - Dublin, D12 P922
For over 75 years, Johnston Shopfitters have established a reputation for being the market leader in full turnkey retail installations. We provide Retail and Commercial Design Services, Fit-Out and Merchandising solutions to all Retail Sectors.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead daily joinery operations, ensuring safety, output, quality and costs management
* Work closely with other departments, such as sales, customer service, setting out, finished goods warehouse, installations and logistics, to ensure the on-time and cost-effective delivery of projects.
* Organize the joinery production workflow, manage resource allocation, and ensure timely execution of production plans.
* Mentor, train, and motivate the joinery team in Lean tools and best practices, fostering a high-performing and flexible team
* Drive continuous improvement efforts by identifying and implementing opportunities to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
* Champion and implement Lean Manufacturing principles and tools, such as Kaizen, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping, across the plant.
* Monitor joinery production KPIs, including efficiency, downtime, quality metrics, etc., highlighting actions to be taken to address any deficiencies in performance.
* Support the development and implementation of the joinery standard operating procedures (SOPs)
* Ensure adherence to company policies, safety regulations, quality standards, and relevant documentation requirements.
Skills & Qualifications
* Proven 3 years’ experience in a team lead role preferable in a joinery manufacturing environment with a minimum 3 years’ experience in lean manufacturing environment.
* Strong, hands‑on knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies, a deep understanding/experience of Manufacturing ‘FLOW’ is an advantage.
* Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills to motivate and develop staff
* Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills for effective communication across teams.
* Ability to identify and solve operational problems proactively and effectively.
* Ability to work in a fast‑paced production environment and adapt to changing production priorities.
* Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
* Fully competent in Microsoft Office tools and Sharepoint would be an advantage
Benefits
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee assistance program
* On‑site parking
* Store discount
* Wellness program
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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