The Woodworking Production Lead will report to the Business Manager and ensure that our team operates efficiently and delivers on production targets. This role is a unique opportunity to lead a team of motivated individuals in our precision woodshop and production area. You will be responsible for full oversight of our process; from raw material processing, through woodworking to the dispatch of finished products. This is a unique opportunity to make a very tangible impact on your environment and local community.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and schedules the shop team, with daily shop meetings and task delegation.
• Manages the team's production schedule.
• Leads by example; ensures wood working practices are trained to and maintained at a high standard.
• Interprets drawings and product specifications.
• Responsible for the quantity of products produced.
  
  
• Manages compliance to company and local safety guidelines.
• Manages upkeep of equipment preventative maintenance.
• Manages compliance to company manufacturing processes.
  
  
• Manages employee performance including; attendance and performance reviews.
• Manages recruitment of new team members.
• Responsible for timesheet approvals.
• Develops talent within the team; supports team members to grow in their roles.
  
  
• Supports job quoting and estimates.
• Manage shop consumables.

Traits

• Curious to learn new skills and grow as an individual
• Wants to make have a positive environmental impact
• Natural leader, with strong written and verbal communication
• A team player with strong listening skills; actively creates and executes on team goals.

Requirements

• Red Seal joinery certification or equivalent in Joinery or Carpentry
• Minimum 2 years experience in supervision in a shop/manufacturing environment

Please include your resume and cover letter to careers@chopvalue.com to let us know how your interests and experience align with ChopValue’s mission and values.

About ChopValue: ChopValue provides product and design solutions with an innovative, high-performance material made entirely from recycled chopsticks. Since its founding in 2016, the company has recycled over 150 million chopsticks. ChopValue sources, manufactures, distributes, and employs within local communities through its franchising model. With a network of distributed Microfactories, ChopValue aims to create a positive and resource-efficient impact for a carbon-neutral future.