Pre-Assembly Lead

Doka USA is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®! We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment where all of our team members can thrive. As one of the world’s leading companies for developing, manufacturing, and distributing formwork solutions for the construction sector, Doka employs more than 9,000 people in over 58 countries and is part of the family-owned Umdasch Group. 

We Make It Work. 

The Preassembly Lead is responsible for overseeing daily preassembly operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production in alignment with Doka standards. This role supervises shop personnel, coordinates workflow and resources, and ensures compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and operational procedures. This role will be based in our MidAtlantic branch located in Baltimore, MD, and will report into our branch Yard Manager. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily preassembly shop activities to ensure efficiency, organization, and quality output.
• Plan and allocate daily/weekly manpower based on production workload.
• Prioritize and distribute assignments to carpenters according to schedules and deadlines.
• Ensure availability and proper maintenance of tools, equipment, consumables, and materials.
• Inspect completed work to verify accuracy and compliance with Doka quality standards.
• Accurately complete and process build specifications and required documentation.
• Collaborate with the Yard Manager to optimize staffing and resource utilization.
• Implement, monitor, and enforce Doka operational processes and procedures.
• Supervise, train, and develop carpentry staff to maintain high performance and craftsmanship standards.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and enforce all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment, including proper use of PPE.
• Support employee skill development and cross-training initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, safety standards, and business practices.
• Participate in company initiatives, committees, and improvement projects as assigned.
• Maintain and expand technical knowledge of Doka products and systems.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises preassembly carpenters. Responsible for work allocation, training, performance feedback, and enforcement of safety and company standards.

 

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of recent supervisory experience in carpentry, construction, or related field.

Technical Skills:

• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn new systems, products, and operational technologies.

Competencies:

• Demonstrated leadership and team management capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make sound decisions with limited information.

Work Environment:

This position operates in both warehouse/yard and office environments. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, high noise levels, dust, and moving equipment is expected.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and/or move materials up to 50 pounds (with or without assistance).
• Manual dexterity to operate tools and equipment.
• Visual ability to inspect finished products and read technical documents.
• Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

In accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, Doka USA Ltd. is committed to providing a clear and equitable compensation structure. The hourly rate for this position is $30.00/hr, which is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location.

This range represents the base pay for the position and does not include potential bonuses, commissions, benefits, or other forms of compensation. Final compensation will be determined at the time of offer and in accordance with internal equity and market data

Doka offers terrific career opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, company paid life insurance, supplemental voluntary term life insurance, 401k retirement plan (Roth and Non-Roth), short-term disability, AFLAC policies, paid time off (sick/personal, vacation, floating holiday and company paid holidays) and an exciting opportunity to join as a member of Doka's team.

If working with some of the most impressive construction projects in the US and joining an industry leader excites you, please submit your resume by clicking below. Visit us on-line at www.dokausa.com for additional information on Doka USA, Ltd.

Doka USA, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are interested and have a strong competitive drive, positive attitude, a desire to learn and grow from your experiences, then this is your opportunity to make an immediate difference.

Please submit your resume and apply now.

External candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the USA.