Sub Leader

Vuteq Canada Inc.; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Shift premium

Benefits after 6 months

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

Company events

PPE provided

Referral program

Community involvement

Holiday meals

Job summary

Vuteq Canada Inc. is a tier 1 automotive supplier in Woodstock, Ontario, seeking leadership-driven team members for production shifts. The role involves guiding frontline teams, ensuring safety protocols, and maintaining quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates will have 6 months to 1 year of production experience and leadership exposure. Competitive hourly wages, shift premiums, and a range of benefits are offered to promote growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must have good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to delegate.
• Must be able to demonstrate good decision-making skills.
• Must be able to prioritize.
• Must demonstrate company and team commitment.
• Must have good leadership skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be comfortable speaking to a large group.

Responsibilities

• Support TL and Coordinator with ensuring all team members are following all safety protocols and procedures.
• Provide direction and support to team members.
• Responsible to set a standard of work by leading by example.
• Complete incident/accident reports and implement countermeasures.
• Train new team members in the department to ensure they fully understand job duties.
• Lead start of shift team member meetings, daily – communicate the Weekly Safety Focus; identify and implement solutions to improve safety.
• Ensure team members are hitting department targets and following quality protocols.
• Complete hourly part checks; ensuring parts meet customer quality standards.
• Support Coordinator with addressing issues and concerns with team members and escalating as needed.
• Encourage team members to participate in Kaizen program.
• Support and encourage department and company decisions and policies.

Skills

Communication

Delegation

Decision making

Prioritization

Leadership

Team coordination

Public speaking

Education

Production experience

Leadership experience

Job description

Vuteq Canada Inc. is a tier 1 automotive supplier supporting GM, Honda and Toyota customers. We have been in business in the Woodstock area for over 38 years, but globally for more than 60 years. Focusing on interior trim, injection molding products, we are looking to add to our existing leadership team!

Wage: $21.00 – 26.85 wage progression + $2.00 premium

Shift Premium: Afternoon ($0.75) / Midnights ($1.00)

3 positions:

Some of the Perks from working at Vuteq:

• 4 weeks of paid time off
• Shift premium ($0.75-$1.00/hr.)
• Fully employer paid benefits after 6 months
• RRSP contributions and matching DPSP Contributions
• Profit Sharing Dental, Vision and Extended Health care
• Company and Social Events (ex. Easter Egg Hunt, Christmas Parties, Baseball Tournament, Blue Jays Game, Brewery/ Wine Tours)
• Company provided PPE, uniforms, and allowances
• Referral Incentive Program
• Participate and support Community Events (Ex. Dairy Capital Run, Men in Heels, Big Brother/ Big Sisters Bowling)
• Company Appreciation lunches
• Turkeys at Christmas
• Safety Awards
• Onsite Health and Wellness room
• Quality Catch of the week
• Overtime premium (1.5X regular wage) paid after 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week
• A flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and career development

This job is for YOU, if you are:

• Safety-minded - building on our safety minded orientated environment by ensuring all safety requirements are met
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment - manufacturing can be fast paced but also very rewarding
• Willingness to Learn - you will get the opportunity to learn multiple jobs and grow within the company
• Team player - you will be working in a team-based setting producing automotive parts. You will also get the opportunity to socialize with your team outside of work through various social company events

Position Description

• Support TL and Coordinator with ensuring all team members are following all safety protocols and procedures
• Provide direction and support to team members
• Responsible to set a standard of work by leading by example
• Complete incident/accident reports and implement countermeasures; work with other leadership to ensure countermeasures are in place and being followed
• Responsible to set a standard of work by leading by example
• Train new team members in the department to ensure they fully understand job duties
• Lead start of shift team member meetings, daily – communicate the Weekly Safety Focus; responsible to identify and implement solutions that would improve the weekly safety focus in the department
• Ensure team members are hitting department targets and following proper quality protocols
• Complete daily GPS
• Perform JKK audits, process audits and countermeasure audits on any recent and past quality concerns
• Complete hourly part checks; ensuring parts meet customer quality standards
• Support Coordinator with addressing issues and concerns with team members and escalating as needed
• Ensure all team members are following safety policies and procedures
• Ensuring that all duties are required for next shift, it may be required to work overtime
• Encourage team members to participate in Vuteq’s Kaizen program
• Support and encourage department and company decisions and policies
• Support team leader with additional tasks as required

Job Qualifications

Education

Experience

• 6 months - 1-year experience considered an asset
• Experience working in production
• Previous leadership experience considered an asset

Skills and Abilities

• Must have good communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to delegate
• Must be able to demonstrate good decision-making skills
• Must be able to prioritize
• Must demonstrate company and team commitment
• Must have good leadership skills
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to prioritize
• Must be comfortable speaking to a large group