Production Team Lead

Inspiretci; Brampton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing client in Brampton is seeking a full-time Lead Hand for the production department. The role involves supervising over 10 workers in a plastic extrusion environment, ensuring efficient production activities. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of supervisory experience, mechanical aptitude, and be skilled in reading technical drawings. The position requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and proficiency in ERP and MS Office. The company promotes safety standards and fosters a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a team lead or in a similar supervisory role.
• Experience with machinery and tools relevant to manufacturing.
• Knowledge in plastic extrusion processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production activities of 10+ workers.
• Read and interpret complex technical drawings.
• Instruct and train employees on tasks.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing machinery experience

Plastic extrusion knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma

Degree in a technical or engineering field

Job description

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

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