Production Team Lead

Ice River Sustainable Solutions; Shelburne; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to eco-friendly innovation! As a Team Lead in a recycling plant, you'll oversee a dynamic production team, ensuring efficient operations while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire and develop team members while meeting production goals and maintaining safety standards. If you are passionate about sustainability and thrive in a hands-on leadership position, this is the perfect chance to make a meaningful impact in the recycling industry and contribute to a greener future.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills with experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate production team activities to meet goals.
• Train and develop operators while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Skills

Supervisory/Management Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Organizing and Planning

Time Management

Computer Skills

Education

Experience in Manufacturing

Experience in Recycling Industry

Job description

Ice River Sustainable Solutions, Shelburne, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, our employees have incredible opportunities to work for an organization that is known for our forward-thinking innovation and eco-friendly design in products and packaging.

Our culture is inclusive, supportive, and encourages learning and development to support internal career advancement opportunities. We are problem solvers who find fulfillment and reward in making impossible possible. We are hands-on, focused, and committed to always being a part of something bigger.

If you are creative, passionate and enjoy working in a collaborative environment we would like to hear from you.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Team Lead position is a key role in the recycling plant. The Team Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of a production team to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks. By leading and managing a team of production workers, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and providing guidance to ensure the team meets production goals, safety and quality standards are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Production Operators to achieve production goals.
• Train, coach and develop operators.
• Track production results and provide shift reports.
• Support maintenance team when required to ensure minimal downtime.
• Hold daily staff meetings and organize manpower to meet production needs.
• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety, and quality standards while meeting production performance targets.
• Cover the line as required to operate during rest periods.

EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Previous supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the recycling industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Proven leadership skills to manage performance and inspire team to achieve results. Communication skills both verbally and written.
• Strong operating skills in organizing, planning and time management, as well as getting work done through others with the ability to manage and measure team members' work progress.
• Working knowledge of computers.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Lifting, bending, pushing and pulling may be required.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hearing protection and bump cap must be worn on the production floor.

The work environment and physical demands detailed above are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Please let Ice River Sustainable Solutions know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. Ice River Sustainable Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.