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Team Leader - Kimball International, Fordsville, KY - Fordsville, KY

Kimball International
United States, Kentucky, Fordsville
Sep 12, 2025
Back Requisition Number 25-545 Brand Information If you prefer a career that offers different opportunities daily while working with a variety of people, Kimball International would like to talk to you. We are a family-friendly company that values the differences that make each associate unique. Job Description High Level Roles & Responsibilities: The team leader has the authority, responsibility and accountability to lead the manufacturing work teams including but not limited to the following: Ensure a safe work environment, support, follow and lead proscribed safety policies and processes Ensures manufactured product meets quality specifications and guidelines. Leads and supports team to meet requirements of KPI's Holds daily start-up meetings. Assign/select team members to required staffing needs Motivate, coach and hold team members accountable Ensure a cross training plan is sustained Ensure proper tools and other equipment are available to perform work required for the production schedule Maintain an open/effective employee relations environment Conduct performance review/feedback sessions with employees Understand and implement the production schedule Responsible for communicating certain organizational messages Ensures team utilizes effective 5S methods and techniques Leads consistent with Kimball Vision & Guiding principles Performs duties and tasks as assigned. Promote and lead teams in CI activities that help to improve the plants KPI's Skills to Perform This Role: Interpersonal Skills Ability to learn and adapt to new situations quickly Able to interact with diverse groups of people Able to be confidential Able to motivate others Must have a positive attitude Focus on continuous improvement Technical Skills Able to effectively use problem solving techniques and processes Sufficient PC and related technology skills High level of manufacturing knowledge related to area of responsibility Communication Skills Able to effectively communicate with teams and plant management Good verbal/written communication skills Able to present information to many levels of the organization *Leadership Skills* Open and approachable to employees Able to organize analytical, administrative and reporting needs Able to lead teams Able to take initiative and take ownership of their area of responsibility Works proactively to address needed improvements Business Skills Must possess good weekly planning skills Able to manage multiple tasks Able to utilize Information Technology Able to understand general manufacturing approaches *Education/Work Experience* High School Degree or GED Related manufacturing or other leader experience Job Requirements High Level Roles & Responsibilities: The team leader has the authority, responsibility and accountability to lead the manufacturing work teams including but not limited to the following: Ensure a safe work environment, support, follow and lead proscribed safety policies and processes Ensures manufactured product meets quality specifications and guidelines. Leads and supports team to meet requirements of KPI's Holds daily start-up meetings. Assign/select team members to required staffing needs Motivate, coach and hold team members accountable Ensure a cross training plan is sustained Ensure proper tools and other equipment are available to perform work required for the production schedule Maintain an open/effective employee relations environment Conduct performance review/feedback sessions with employees Understand and implement the production schedule Responsible for communicating certain organizational messages Ensures team utilizes effective 5S methods and techniques Leads consistent with Kimball Vision & Guiding principles Performs duties and tasks as assigned. Promote and lead teams in CI activities that help to improve the plants KPI's Skills to Perform This Role: Interpersonal Skills Ability to learn and adapt to new situations quickly Able to interact with diverse groups of people Able to be confidential Able to motivate others Must have a positive attitude Focus on continuous improvement Technical Skills Able to effectively use problem solving techniques and processes Sufficient PC and related technology skills High level of manufacturing knowledge related to area of responsibility Communication Skills Able to effectively communicate with teams and plant management Good verbal/written communication skills Able to present information to many levels of the organization *Leadership Skills* Open and approachable to employees Able to organize analytical, administrative and reporting needs Able to lead teams Able to take initiative and take ownership of their area of responsibility Works proactively to address needed improvements Business Skills Must possess good weekly planning skills Able to manage multiple tasks Able to utilize Information Technology Able to understand general manufacturing approaches *Education/Work Experience* High School Degree or GED Related manufacturing or other leader experience EEO Statement The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. VISA Sponsorship Kimball International, Inc. will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment/work visa status (e.g.. H-1B) Posting Location 93 KII Fordsville-00048