Night Shift Lead Hand

Oldcastle Inc.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a dedicated Supervisor to oversee production and ensure safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have experience in team leadership and machinery operation, ensuring quality and efficiency in production processes.

Qualifications

• Previous team lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and endure various physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set production goals and expectations.
• Supervise department employees to meet quality and production standards.
• Ensure all safety rules are followed.

Skills

Team Leadership

Training

Problem Solving

Tools

Forklift

Bobcat

Loader

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for supervising employees within the assigned shift. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

Job Responsibilities

1. Set production goals and expectations
2. Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment. Set up and operate machinery
3. Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and discuss machine operation variations with maintenance workers to diagnose problems or repair machines
4. Operate forklift as directed and without supervision while adhering to all safety policies and procedures
5. Inspect work in progress and finished products
6. Oversee the daily preventive maintenance program
7. Track and report inventory and parts usage
8. Analyze scorecards and production reports for the day shift
9. Train, promote, and discipline employees
10. Ensure all safety rules are followed and employees adhere to safety programs
11. Supervise department employees to meet quality and production standards
12. Perform other duties as assigned, temporarily or permanently, as needed

Job Requirements

• Previous team lead experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience providing on-the-job training, including operation of forklift, bobcat, loader, and troubleshooting production machines
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and endure intermittent climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to walk up and down elevated catwalks and stairs and stand for long periods
• Ability to work in all environmental conditions and extreme temperatures