Operations Team Lead

JFE Shoji Power Canada Inc.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Burlington is seeking a proactive Team Lead to oversee production operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in manufacturing, focused on driving efficiency and maintaining safety standards. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and make a significant impact in a thriving industrial environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in manufacturing, preferably in transformer core assembly.
• Proven leadership experience in a production team.
• Strong knowledge of lean principles and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of production workers to meet targets.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
• Promote safety and enforce compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP or production management software

Job description

Join our Team: Team Lead Opportunity!

JFE Shoji Power Canada (JSC) is an electrical steel products manufacturer located in Burlington, Ontario. As the largest producer of transformer cores in North America, JSC specializes in wound, amorphous, and step-lap cores for power generation and distribution equipment. Its electrical steel products and magnetic materials are also used in electric vehicle motors and charging station infrastructure, data centres, audio equipment, and other industrial applications.
Since 1972, JSC (formerly Cogent) has grown from a small niche manufacturer to an integral part of the North American electrical steel supply chain with multiple facilities and over 500 employees. JSC is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for electrical energy by providing strategic, innovative, and sustainable solutions to its clients.

What Sets Us Apart?

At JFE Shoji Power Canada, we are more than just a company—we are a community that embraces safety. We have a proactive safety attitude where every team member is empowered to care for each other and take responsibility for keeping everyone safe. By embodying the ICare principles, we ensure that safety is not just a priority but a core value of our culture. Each employee plays an essential role in shaping a workplace where safety is embedded in every action we take, and where incidents are prevented before they happen.

Position Overview:

The Team Lead is a proactive and results-oriented professional with a solid background in manufacturing and team leadership. This role is responsible for guiding and motivating a team of production workers to meet established efficiency, quality, and safety goals. The Team Lead plays a critical role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, overseeing production reporting, driving performance improvements, and upholding high standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supervision:

• Lead, supervise, and motivate a team of production workers.

• Allocate tasks, set clear performance expectations, and monitor individual and team progress to ensure productivity and quality goals are met.

• Provide training, guidance, and support to ensure all team members are properly skilled in their roles.

• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment focused on teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.

Production Planning & Coordination:

• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring timely and efficient completion of work while meeting production schedules.

• Work closely with the production scheduler, supervisors, and other departments to ensure all resources (material, labor, equipment) are available and efficiently utilized.

• Address any delays, bottlenecks, or issues promptly and coordinate solutions with management and other teams.

Quality Control & Process Improvement:

• Ensure adherence to all process and quality standards and specifications throughout the assembly process.

• Perform regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with manufacturing and safety standards.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and work with engineering and management teams to implement best practices.

• Investigate root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Safety & Compliance:

• Promote and enforce strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies within the production area.

• Ensure all team members follow safety protocols, use personal protective equipment (PPE), and report hazards or unsafe practices.

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment to comply with safety and environmental regulations.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of production activities, including output, defects, downtime, and other key performance metrics.

• Provide regular updates to the operations management team regarding team performance, production status, and any challenges encountered.

• Assist in the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in transformer core assembly or a similar industrial environment.

• Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a production team.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and quality control systems.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize workload.

• Familiarity with ERP or production management software is a plus.

• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in manufacturing.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the production floor for extended periods.

• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs as needed.

• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a factory environment, including exposure to noise, varying temperatures, machinery and manufacturing processes.