Cutting Line Lead

Truefoam Ltd.; Bishop's Falls; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid time off

RRSP matching

Job summary

Truefoam Ltd. is seeking a Cutting Line Lead to oversee the daily operation of our EPS cutting line. The role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, solves problems, and drives continuous improvement while meeting production, quality, and safety standards.

The position reports to the Plant Manager and involves supervising operators, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining safety and data records. Starting wage is $22.50/hour with benefits and overtime expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment with demonstrated ability to operate and troubleshoot production equipment.
• Previous lead hand, or production coordination experience is an asset.
• Valid forklift license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the EPS cutting line, including milling and laminating equipment, to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Assign work to operators based on skill level, workload, and production requirements.
• Operate all machines within the work center as needed to support production.
• Perform intermediate to advanced troubleshooting and support maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Monitor production quality, efficiency, and safety, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Ensure machines, tools, and equipment are used properly and maintained in good condition.
• Train new employees on equipment operation, production processes, and safety standards.
• Handle day‑to‑day production issues and escalate significant concerns when required.
• Record and maintain production data within company traceability systems.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with safety standards and report hazards or incidents

Skills

Experience in manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Lead hand / coordination

Mechanical aptitude

Communication (verbal & written)

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making under pressure

Job description

Truefoam is seeking a motivated and experienced Cutting Line Lead to oversee the daily operation of our EPS cutting line. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement while ensuring production goals, quality standards, and safety requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Experience: Experience in a manufacturing or production environment with demonstrated ability to operate and troubleshoot production equipment. Previous lead hand, or production coordination experience is considered an asset.
• Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability, coordination skills, effective verbal and written communication, attention to detail, organizational skills, problem-solving, and decision‑making under pressure.
• Certifications: Valid forklift license.
• Competencies: Accountability, ownership, safety‑focused decision‑making, initiative, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Cutting Line Lead is responsible for supporting the day‑to‑day operation of the EPS cutting line and helping ensure production runs safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company standards. As an experienced operator and technical resource, this role focuses on maintaining workflow, monitoring quality and output, troubleshooting equipment issues, and helping keep production on track to meet customer and business requirements.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Oversee the daily operation of the EPS cutting line, including milling and laminating equipment, to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Assign work to operators based on skill level, workload, and production requirements.
• Operate all machines within the work center as needed to support production.
• Perform intermediate to advanced troubleshooting and support maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Monitor production quality, efficiency, and safety, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Ensure machines, tools, and equipment are used properly and maintained in good condition.
• Train new employees on equipment operation, production processes, and safety standards.
• Handle day‑to‑day production issues and escalation significant concerns when required.
• Record and maintain production data within company traceability systems.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with safety standards and report hazards or incidents

Position Details

• Full‑time, permanent position
• Minimum 40‑hours per week working 8, 10 or 12‑hour rotating shifts (Days, with some evenings and nights)
• Consistent overtime required
• Starting wage: $22.50/hour with room to grow
• Benefits: Health and dental benefits, paid time off, and access to Truefoam's RRSP matching program after 2 years of service.

We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.