Production Team Lead

Inspiretci; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Vaughan, ON manufacturing client is seeking a full-time lead hand in the production department to supervise 10+ workers in a plastic extrusion environment.

The ideal candidate will read technical drawings, coordinate with teams, maintain ERP systems, and uphold safety and housekeeping standards while training staff.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven experience as a team lead or similar role.
• Experience supervising machine operators and metal fabricators.
• Experience in extrusion of plastic.
• Advanced MS Office and ERP skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production activities of 10+ workers in a plastic extrusion environment.
• Read complex technical drawings.
• Oversee ASME parts coordination and labeling.
• Maintain ERP systems and data accuracy.
• Ensure safety, housekeeping, and quality standards.
• Instruct and train employees; solve manufacturing problems.
• Attend meetings and participate in training sessions.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervising operators

Metal Fabricators

MS Office

ERP experience

Manufacturing machinery

Plastic extrusion

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma

Technical/Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

We are hiring a full-time lead hand in the production department with our manufacturing client in Vaughan, ON

Position Responsibilities

• Able to supervise and coordinate the production activities of 10+ workers in a plastic extrusion environment.
• Have mechanical aptitude, considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods, and standard practices of the trade, good work history and good housekeeping habits.
• Able to read complex technical drawings
• ASME parts coordination (overseeing receipt of parts, labelling parts, scheduling, assigning work, etc.)
• ERP experience (strong computer skills with various types of databases & programs)
• Excellent attention to detail and strong appreciation of the importance of completing tasks on time.
• Write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others, and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies are required along with safety practices and procedures.
• Instructs and trains employees and explains tasks clearly in assisting them in solving and diagnosing difficult manufacturing problems.
• Works well independently and within a team and has the ability to coordinate efforts with fellow co-workers.
• Take every effort to achieve the company's goals/ objectives in service, productivity, and inventory management.
• Actively participate and support the company's safety and security standards at all times, conduct regular safety meetings comply and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Attend and participate in house meetings and company training sessions as required, further developing skills to meet the company's objectives.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma; Degree in a technical, engineering or relevant field will be an asset

Skills & Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of proven experience as a team lead or similar role, ideally supervising machine operators and Metal Fabricators
• Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools
• Knowledge or experience in extrusion of plastic
• Advanced skills in MS Office & ERP experience
• Organizational and leadership abilities
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach