Wood & Metal Finishing Team Lead

Goebel is dedicated to providing interior fixtures to major players in the luxury market. With over 90 years of experience, we continue to live true to our vision of being an industry leader through our core values:

• Our People – Empower employees to achieve their personal best
• Integrity – Always do what is right
• Customer Service – Give clients more than expected
• Craftsmanship – Transform ordinary into extraordinary
• Quality Focused – A tradition of excellence
• Innovation – Encourage creative solutions

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a passionate and skilled team lead in wood and metal finishing who is eager to combine their creativity, artistry, and leadership abilities. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing processes to achieve the custom finishes and exceptionally high standards that our clients expect and appreciate.

The Details

• Creative Finishing: Use your artistic skills to prepare and finish wood and metal products, achieving the desired results with various products and processes.
• Leadership: Direct the Finishing Room team with clear communication and support. Collaborate with managers and other leads throughout the organization.
• Schedule Management: Monitor the Ship Schedule and Weekly Load List to ensure timely completion of work.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, and other regulations.
• Safety: Foster a positive and proactive safety environment and support safety initiatives.
• Documentation: Develop, document, and maintain records for finish recipes.
• Quality Control: Review finished product to ensure quality and conformance to customer specifications.
• Maintenance: Understand and ensure proper maintenance of Finish Room equipment.
• Inventory Management: Maintain finishing supply levels in accordance with needs of the department.

The Skills & Experience

• Experience: Five or more years in a finishing environment.
• Product Knowledge: Understanding of product chemistry and compatibility.
• Color Matching: Ability to color match different types of finishes.
• Finishing Techniques: Experience applying finishes using various techniques, including but not limited to hand, spray, and dipping.
• Leadership: Previous leadership experience.
• Skills: Artistic, creative, verbal and written communication.
• Problem Solving: Strength in problem-solving and critical decision-making.
• Fixture Assembly: Knowledge of fixture assembly and construction.
• Quality Standards: Ability to understand and meet client quality expectations.
• Print Reading: Ability to read shop drawings.
• Growth Mindset: Willingness to learn and grow in a collaborative team environment.
• Continuous Improvement: A mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Mathematical Proficiency: Proficient in measuring and mathematical calculations.

We Invest in Your Well-being

• Medical & Dental Coverage: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance: Financial protection for you and your loved ones.
• Retirement Savings Plans: Secure your future with our retirement savings options.
• Generous Vacation and Holiday Package: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with ample time off.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Grow your skills and advance your career with ongoing learning.
• Air Conditioned Production Facilities: Work comfortably in a climate-controlled environment.
• Company Events: Participate in fun and engaging company events.

We are looking for someone who is not only skilled in their craft but also excited to lead and inspire a team to achieve excellence. If you have a passion for creativity and a commitment to quality, we would love to hear from you! How do you envision bringing your unique touch to this role?

Excited to learn more about joining the Goebel team? Check out our website at www.goebelfc.com.