Our Team Leaders at Duckworks are the heart of the design process, guiding a team of talented drafters to create detailed, accurate drawings for woodworking projects. They ensure that our team’s work runs smoothly, delivering final designs that align with client expectations.

Here’s a closer look at their vital role:

Main Responsibilities:

• Leading the Team: Motivating the drafting crew, ensuring everyone has the tools and resources they need to succeed, and keeping the team on track.
• Ensuring Quality: Reviewing designs to ensure they meet client specifications and industry standards while paying attention to every detail.
• Project Management: Managing timelines to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaboration: Maintaining clear communication with clients and internal teams to ensure smooth workflow and alignment.
• Problem Solving: Addressing any issues that arise quickly and efficiently to keep projects moving forward.

In short, Team Leaders are essential in transforming great ideas into precise, beautiful millwork designs while ensuring every project succeeds from start to finish.

A Day as a Team Lead

Team Leads focus on fostering collaboration, guiding the team, and maintaining project momentum. Here’s what their day typically looks like:

• Review Team Goals: Start the day by reviewing the team’s goals to make sure everyone is clear on what they’re working toward.
• Daily Check-ins: Holding discussions with the team on progress, priorities, and potential challenges.
• Task Delegation: Assigning tasks strategically based on team members’ strengths and current workloads.

• Tracking Progress: Keeping thack throughout the day of team progress and remove obstacles that might slow the team down. If a team member needs help, they provide guidance or solve problems.
• Providing Feedback: Giving regular feedback to help the team grow and improve their skills.
• Communication: Stay in close communication with other teams and stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned and informed.
• Fostering Team Culture: Work on fostering a positive team culture by celebrating achievements and addressing conflicts quickly.
• Monitoring Performance: Monitor team performance, adjusting goals and strategies as needed.
• Administrative Tasks: Handling some administrative duties, such as managing resources and updating project management tools, to ensure the team has everything they need.
• Continuous Improvement: Lastly, a Team Lead is always looking for ways to improve our processes and contribute to the long-term strategy of both the team and the company.

Team Leaders focus on supporting the team’s success, removing challenges, and helping everyone thrive.

Matheus V.
Senior Team Lead

Carolina G.
Team Lead