Production Lead Hand

K-Bro Linen Systems Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

K-Bro Linen Systems Inc. in Edmonton, Canada, is seeking a Lead Hand to support the Department Supervisor in a fast-paced laundry production facility. The role focuses on leading frontline staff, ensuring safety, and meeting daily production targets.

You will monitor linen flow with production software, delegate tasks, track numbers, and communicate equipment issues promptly. Strong leadership and teamwork are essential in this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in production facility and multicultural work staff environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills including verbal and written.
• Must be a team player – possess interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with computers and learning new production equipment software applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Department Supervisor.
• Monitor the flow of linen with production software.
• Prioritize accounts in order of delivery times.
• Delegate employees to the appropriate work station to ensure productivity goals are reached.
• Track and record production numbers on a daily basis.
• Move linen in tubs to other departments for further processing.
• Provide assistance as needed when equipment is down.
• Communicate to the Department Supervisor or Production Manager if equipment is not operating properly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Job description

Provide support to the Department Supervisor. Monitor the flow of linen with production software. Prioritize accounts in order of delivery times. Delegate employees to the appropriate work station to ensure productivity goals are reached. Track and record production numbers on a daily basis. Move linen in tubs to other departments for further processing. Provide assistance as needed when equipment is down. Communicate to the Department Supervisor or Production Manager if equipment is not operating properly.

Safety Responsibilities:

Lead by example, perform work in a safe manner by following safety rules and practices. Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to include: steel toe footwear, hairnet and face mask. Report any unsafe work practices such as dangerous work habits. Monitor department area by checking for trip hazards, unsafe or faulty equipment and any unsafe conditions.

Position Summary

This position requires an outgoing individual who is comfortable interacting with front-line staff, peers, and plant management. It is a fast-paced environment requiring one to multi-task while performing the duties of this job. The Lead Hand must set an example by working safely, following all Health and Safety policies and procedures, and using proper PPE.

Salary Range: $16.00/Hr

Job Skills Required

• Minimum 1 year experience in production facility and multicultural work staff environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills including verbal and written
• Must be a team player – possess interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with computers and learning new production equipment software applications