Lead Hand

4721 DSI Underground Canada Ltd.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan with matching

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Life and disability benefits

Job summary

Sandvik Mining in Saskatoon, SK is seeking a Lead Hand to oversee a team of production workers and technicians. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, acting as the key link between management and the shop floor while providing leadership, training, and hands-on support to meet operational goals.

You will monitor productivity, manage resources, and maintain accurate records of progress, materials used, attendance, and incidents.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead production workers and technicians in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to identify maintenance and workflow requirements.
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a self-managed, multifunctional team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to production workers and technicians on the day shift.
• Ensure work meets high-quality standards and complies with specifications and customer requirements.
• Conduct inspections and quality checks, addressing defects and issues promptly.
• Implement and support quality control measures to improve work processes and outcomes.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels and material availability.
• Ensure team members have the tools, equipment, and resources required to complete assigned tasks.
• Coordinate the procurement and distribution of materials as needed.
• Optimize workflow and work processes to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Assist with scheduling, resource allocation, and workload planning to meet operational goals.
• Monitor and report on team productivity and output.
• Maintain accurate records of work progress, materials used, attendance, performance, and incidents.
• Prepare reports and updates for management as required.
• Act as a liaison between employees and management, communicating goals, expectations, and project updates.
• Report project progress, challenges, and deviations from plans to supervisors.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure all team members comply with company and regulatory safety requirements.
• Recognize unsafe acts and conditions, take corrective action, and promote a safe and healthy work environment.
• Report and address safety violations, incidents, and near misses promptly.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with Company Values, Policies, and Procedures.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with co‑workers, management, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Address customer inquiries, concerns, and requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Operate tools and machinery safely, efficiently, and productively while maintaining quality standards.
• Perform modifications to enhance operational performance and improve safety.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Quality focus

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Training & mentoring

Job description

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Lead Hand Location: Saskatoon, SK

At Sandvik, Ground Support division, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.

Currently, we have an opening for a Lead Hand at our facility in Saskatoon.

In this role, you will oversee a team of production workers and technicians, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Acting as a key link between management and the workforce, you will provide leadership, training, support, and hands‑on assistance while driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

While searching for the best opportunity for yourself today, we are already thinking ahead of your future tomorrow. So now we challenge you to take it one step further and apply!

What you will be doing:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to production workers and technicians on the day shift.
• Ensure all work is performed to high-quality standards and complies with specifications and customer requirements
• Conduct inspections and quality checks, addressing defects and issues promptly.
• Implement and support quality control measures to improve work processes and outcomes.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels and material availability.
• Ensure team members have the tools, equipment, and resources required to complete assigned tasks.
• Coordinate the procurement and distribution of materials as needed.
• Optimize workflow and work processes to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Assist with scheduling, resource allocation, and workload planning to meet operational goals.
• Monitor and report on team productivity and output.
• Maintain accurate records of work progress, materials used, attendance, performance, and incidents.
• Prepare reports and updates for management as required.
• Act as a liaison between employees and management, communicating goals, expectations, and project updates.
• Report project progress, challenges, and deviations from plans to supervisors.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure all team members comply with company and regulatory safety requirements.
• Recognize unsafe acts and conditions, take corrective action, and promote a safe and healthy work environment.
• Report and address safety violations, incidents, and near misses promptly.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with Company Values, Policies, and Procedures.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with co‑workers, management, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Address customer inquiries, concerns, and requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Operate tools and machinery safely, efficiently, and productively while maintaining quality standards.
• Perform modifications to enhance operational performance and improve safety.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs.

What you will bring along:

• Knowledge and understanding of our products, processes, and operations.
• Ability to identify maintenance, production, and workflow requirements within an assigned area or facility.
• Experience leading or coordinating teams in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Strong technical aptitude and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multifunctional self‑managed work group.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and foster teamwork.

Environmental Health and Safety:

• Adhere to Sandvik’s Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in all required safety training and maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
• Wear and maintain all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Promote a culture of safety through leadership, accountability, and proactive hazard identification.

In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…

• The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry‑leading business.
• Ongoing development and training.
• An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open‑minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day! We take pride in our agile customer‑focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

Do you want to learn more?

To learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website: https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity‑seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process.