Electrical Production Assembler

Industrial Electric Manufacturing; Surrey; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Electric Manufacturing (IEM) is seeking an on-site Production Lead to oversee daily manufacturing activities in a fast-paced setting. You will supervise Team Leads and Operators, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and coordinate with Planning, Materials, Quality, and Maintenance to keep the work center ready.

Strong hands-on skills, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Physically fit and mechanically inclined; able to use hand tools.
• Lift up to 30 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Own transport due to no public transit in the area.
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery and efficiency targets.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate Team Leads and Operators.
• Ensure adherence to daily build schedules and takt time, escalate risks.
• Monitor performance against metrics and lead Tier 2 daily meetings.
• Coordinate with Planning, Materials, Quality, and Maintenance for readiness.
• Enforce safety, 5S, standard work and policy compliance.
• Support onboarding and upskilling with Learning & Development.
• Lead or support RCA and corrective actions for quality/delivery/safety.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Team player

Mechanically inclined

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Salary Range: $19.50 CAD per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily execution of production activities in the assigned work center to meet or exceed safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targets.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate Team Leads and Operators, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and teamwork.
• Ensure adherence to daily build schedules and takt time; elevate risks to production targets to the Operations Manager.
• Monitor and track performance against key metrics (output, defects, rework, attendance, downtime) and lead Tier 2 daily management meetings.
• Coordinate with Planning, Materials, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure work center readiness (materials, tools, documents, etc.).
• Enforce safety protocols, 5S practices, standard work, and compliance with operational policies.
• Support onboarding, cross-training, and upskilling of team members in partnership with Learning & Development.
• Lead or support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation for issues impacting quality, delivery, or safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• To be physically fit and mechanically inclined; prior use of hand tools (i.e. impact drill/driver)
• Able to work in a manufacturing environment and perform physical requirements of the job, which may include standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 30 lbs and completing repetitive tasks for long period of time
• Ability to work quickly with your hands while maintaining accuracy and high quality
• Must have own transport as there is no public transit in the area
• Strong work ethic and motivation to learn
• Must be a team player

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law.

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