Slitting Team Leader

Saint-Gobain North America; Burlington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain North America seeks a Slitting Team Leader at its Burlington facility. In this role, you will lead a team of operators to achieve production goals while ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality. Join a company committed to innovation, sustainability, and the growth of its employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of slitting manufacturing experience.
• Expertise in slitting machines and material handling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production meetings and oversee slitting operations.
• Monitor product quality and implement corrective actions.
• Train and mentor team members on safety and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Control

Production Management

Team Development

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

JHSC Certification Part 1 and Part 2

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bailey a proud subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, stands tall as part of the world's largest building materials company. With a 360-year legacy of innovation and growth, Saint-Gobain leads the way in sustainable product development and environmental responsibility.

Saint-Gobain North America's commitment to excellence has earned it recognition from the Top Employers Institute as one of the best workplaces in North America and Canada. Join us at Bailey and be part of a future where innovation meets sustainability!

Bailey Metals, founded in 1950, is a leading Canadian company with manufacturing locations across Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia. We produce roll-formed products and provide steel slitting services for construction. We value innovation, customer satisfaction, and our associates' growth.

Position Summary

The Slitting Team Leader will be responsible for leading a team of operators in the slitting process, ensuring that all production goals are met while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. The Slitting Team Leader will coordinate daily operations, manage staff, and support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the slitting process.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Responsibilities :

The responsibilities and accountabilities of the position include but are not limited to the following :

• Lead daily production meetings to communicate requirements for Safety, People, Quality and Production (SPQP).
• Oversee the daily slitting operation, ensuring materials meet specifications and production goals.
• Monitor and inspect product quality, address defects, and implement corrective actions. Address any quality issues immediately.
• Ensure that slitting equipment is running at optimal levels, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Train and mentor team members on machine operation, safety, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPI’s) : machine downtime, yield, and scrap rates.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes and reduce waste.
• Ensure raw materials and supplies are available and properly managed.
• Maintain clear communication with other departments, such as quality control, maintenance, and logistics, to ensure smooth operations and quick resolution of issues.
• Maintain supervisory control and direction over the department’s day-to-day production activities.
• Maintain a collaborative approach with other Team Leaders and associates to increase productivity and throughput by creating a team-oriented environment.
• Enforce Lean Systems (5S, Gemba Walks, reducing waste, etc.).
• Ensure safety protocols are followed, conduct safety talks, and address hazards.

Qualifications and Requirements :

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of JHSC Certification Part 1 and Part 2.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of slitting manufacturing or production leadership, specifically in operations or machine handling, is required.
• Expertise in slitting machines, material handling, and quality control.
• Ability to manage, motivate, and develop teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs : Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word.

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

Working Conditions :

• Willing to work overtime as required.
• Indoor industrial environment with independent and team-based tasks.
• Operate cell phones, tablets, computers, measuring devices, cranes, and forklifts.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and work on the production floor or in an office.
• PPE required, exposure to heavy equipment, fumes, and dust.

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

WHY WORK WITH US?

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values : Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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