Production Lead

Malach Metal & Machining; Brossard; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage

Matching RRSP plan

Opportunities for skills training and leadership growth

Job summary

Malach Metal & Machining in Brossard is seeking a Production Team Lead to ensure smooth operations on the production floor. This hands-on leadership role involves supporting multiple stations, maintaining production efficiency, and ensuring safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing and a strong understanding of production workflows. Malach offers competitive compensation, group benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a respectful team-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environment.
• Previous leadership or team-lead experience is an asset.
• Strong understanding of production processes and workflow.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate equipment as required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support operations on the production floor.
• Ensure daily production schedules are executed efficiently.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support team members.
• Track production progress and meet timelines.
• Ensure all work meets quality standards and specifications.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Problem solving

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

About Us

Malach Metal and Machining is a Manitoba based manufacturer known for precision, craftsmanship, and reliable service. We take pride in the work we produce and the people who make it possible. Our team‑driven culture values safety, continuous improvement, and strong working relationships. We believe in creating an environment where people feel respected, supported, and equipped to grow their skills.

Production Team Lead

As Malach continues to expand, we are looking for a Production Team Lead who can work alongside the team, support multiple stations, and keep production moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Your Impact

The Production Team Lead plays a key role in ensuring daily production runs safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you work alongside the team, support multiple stations, and keep production moving. You will step in where needed, remove barriers to productivity, and keep work moving in your department. This role requires strong awareness of priorities, quick decision making, and the ability to adapt as production needs change throughout the shift. You are responsible for setting clear expectations, reinforcing standards, and holding the team accountable to performance, quality, and safety requirements. You will support training and development, address issues early, and escalate when needed.

Primary Areas Of Influence

Production Execution & Support

• Actively work on the production floor, supporting operations wherever needed.
• Ensure daily production schedules are executed efficiently and priorities are clearly understood.
• Monitor workflow and adjust resources to maintain production flow.
• Identify and address bottlenecks to keep work moving.

Team Leadership & Support

• Provide day‑to‑day direction and support team members on shift.
• Set clear expectations for performance, quality, and accountability.
• Support training, onboarding, and development with the team.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and results‑driven work environment.

On Time Delivery & Performance

• Track production progress throughout the shift and ensure timelines are met.
• Communicate risks, delays, or changes in priorities proactively.
• Support problem‑solving to maintain output and meet delivery commitments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement processes and efficiency.

Quality Control

• Ensure all work meets company quality standards and specifications.
• Identify defects or issues and take immediate corrective action.
• Reinforce attention to detail and consistency across all work.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all safety policies, procedures, and safe work instructions.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to safe work practices.
• Participate in hazard identification and incident prevention.
• Support compliance with all Workplace Safety and Health requirements.

Workplace Organization

• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Support housekeeping standards and proper material handling.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and work areas are maintained properly.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environment.
• Previous leadership or team‑lead experience is an asset.
• Strong understanding of production processes and workflow.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate equipment as required.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage competing priorities.

Key Competencies

• Hands‑on leadership.
• Accountability and ownership.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Strong communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Adaptability across multiple workstations.
• Team collaboration.

What Success Looks Like

• Production runs smoothly throughout the shift, with minimal disruption and strong coordination across the floor and other departments.
• Daily targets are consistently met; work is completed accurately and on time.
• Team is supported, clear on expectations, and working efficiently.
• Issues are identified early, addressed quickly, and escalated when needed.
• Quality standards are maintained, with low rework and strong attention to detail.
• Safety expectations are consistently followed, with proactive hazard awareness and prevention.
• The work environment is organized, clean and set up for productivity.
• Team members are developing their skills and contributing to overall performance.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market standards.
• Group benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Matching RRSP plan.
• Opportunities for skills training, development, and leadership growth.
• A respectful, team‑focused culture where your ideas and leadership make a real impact.
• A safe environment with modern equipment, clear procedures, and strong safety culture.
• A stable, long‑standing Manitoba employer committed to long‑term investment.

All applications are reviewed with care. Only those whose qualifications closely match the role will be contacted for the next stage.