Countertops - Team Lead

⭐Join Our Countertops Team, as a Team Lead, at Concepts in Millwork — Where Precision Shapes Every Surface and Craftsmanship Sets Us Apart!

Position Summary: The Countertops Team Lead supports the Production Manager and Shop Foreman in supervising the Countertop Department, including assisting with hiring, assigning and directing work, and providing input on performance reviews. This role provides hands-on guidance to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production, while fostering a positive team environment. The Team Lead is responsible for ensuring smooth operations in the department and must be skilled in building countertop projects and other Plastic Laminate and Solid Surface fabrication as needed. This position is accountable for driving results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale through servant leadership and technical expertise.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision and coaching to the Countertops Team.
• Responsible for executing the MDI (Managing Daily Improvement) strategy and meeting established expectations.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area, always being observant of possible hazards and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations/expectations.
• Understand at what stage each project/task all the team members are working on and when the task will be completed.
• With assistance from the shop foreman, issue out next assignment at least one day before team member(s) have completed their current assignment.
• Communicate with machine dept and inventory clerk for needs. Give both plenty of time to fulfill the requests.
• Provide answers to team members’ questions. Starting with team leader, secondly the shop foreman, thirdly the production manager, lastly to engineers and/or project managers.
• Gather QC sheets form each team member as projects complete. Make sure all items meet the quality standards.
• Monitor cleanliness of work area(s). Remove scrap, sweep floors. Coordinate staging of completed products.
• Assist shop foreman with ideas and recommendations for efficiencies within the team and it’s work area(s).
• Review daily time-sheets from previous day. Verify accuracy of punches.
• Report weekly progress and percentages to production manager for schedule updates.
• Attend and lead monthly department meetings.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Organize and adjust team member assignments and placement throughout the day according to production needs.
• Communicate necessary instructions and updates to 2^nd shift (When running multiple shifts) to ensure workflow continuity. Some crossover into the 2^nd shift may also be necessary at times.
• Build countertops from cut list through completion.
• Buffs countertops, including drop or stacked edges, radiuses, multi-level tops, grommet cut-outs, grommet build ups, polished cut outs, and sink cut outs.
• Knowledgeable on how to properly handle and build solid surface; possess the ability to identify colors.
• Accurately label all parts that make up a countertop with all pertinent information relating to the countertop that is being worked on.
• Possess tools and/or has the ability to obtain tools as indicated on the tool list (see provided list)
• Skilled in using a file, chisel, screwdriver, handsaw, clamps, biscuit joiner, router, drill, belt sander, pneumatic stapler, table saw and chop saw; Must also have the ability to accurately read a tape measure

• Previous knowledge or experience in countertop fabrication
• You're organized, detail oriented, and thrive on juggling multiple priorities
• You communicate clearly and confidently, whether it's with clients or teammates 
• You're energized by collaboration and bring positivity to every interaction
• You’re a natural self-starter who doesn’t wait to be told what to do—you jump in
• Possess excellent leadership, coaching and teamwork abilities
• Knowledge of LEAN/5S methodology and practices preferred
• Open to feedback and coaching with an interest in growing as a leader
• Possess a positive and professional attitude with the ability to support our Core Values
• Have full understanding of shop drawings; know how to relate the elevations, plan views, and detail (section cut) view and how to fabricate countertops using these three elements.
• Have strong ability to solve problems regarding machining mistakes, unclear shop drawings, etc. in order to complete projects in a timely manner
• Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills (verbal and written)

• 💰 Salary: $21 to $26 an hour, commensurate with experience.
• Job Type: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm (with the expectation of additional hours as required).
• Application Window: Closes 12/19/2025.

• 🏥 Comprehensive Benefits Package (some benefits require a brief waiting period):
  • 100% employer-paid base medical coverage for employees
  • Employer-sponsored life insurance for employees & dependents
  • Voluntary life, accident, and dental insurance
  • FSA, PTO, paid holidays, and 401k
• 🎉 Employee-Centric Perks: Team lunches, fun events, and recognition programs that celebrate YOU.

• 📚 Growth-Focused Culture: Opportunities to lead, learn, and grow in a supportive environment

• Family Atmosphere: We collaborate, celebrate wins, and support each other every day.

⚙️ Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Other physical demands are as follows:
• Physical demands:
  • Lifting - Employee may be required to lift weights up to 50 pounds. In the event a load weighs more than 50 pounds, team members are required to seek assistance from another team member before lifting and use proper lifting techniques;
  • Push/Pulling – Push material of various sizes and weights;
  • Stand/Walking – Must be able to stand approximately 100% of the work shift;
  • Reaching - reach up to heights of 60 inches to position and retrieve needed materials;
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving machinery in a temperature-controlled environment and includes exposure to contaminants (mainly dust).  Noise level:  moderate to high (appropriate PPE is provided to all employees). 

📩 Apply Today
We’re excited to meet you and welcome you to a team where your expertise will help shape the future of our company. Apply today and let’s build something extraordinary—together.

☎️ Contact Us:
If you need accommodation to assist with the application process, please contact Human Resources at 719-570-7353 ext. 129 or email [email protected].

Concepts in Millwork is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, age 40 and over, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co­workers, and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, etc.