Team Lead - Assembly (WEEKENDS)

Cam Tran Co. Ltd.; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Team Lead to oversee production activities in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves guiding a dedicated team, ensuring adherence to production timelines, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With a focus on safety and efficiency, the Team Lead will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of quality and productivity. Join a family-owned company that values its employees and offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and opportunities for advancement. If you're passionate about leading teams and improving processes, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Group Health, Dental, and Vision Care Benefit Plan

RRSP Program

Monthly Profit Sharing Bonus

Personal Protective Equipment Allowance

Opportunities to Advance within the Company

Employee Engagement Events

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing systems and production control is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production line activities and guide team members.
• Conduct daily huddles to inform on progress and demands.
• Utilize KPI metrics for continuous improvement.

Skills

Effective Communication

Organization

Team Collaboration

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Team Lead:

For those of you who don’t know who we are, we are the manufacturer of distribution transformers! In other words, we are an extension of essential services and key component to keeping everyone’s lights on at home! Cool, right?!

With over 35 years of operations in the utility industry, Cam Tran is highly depended upon by most major Canadian Electrical Utility Companies as a primary supplier for the essential power service. We want to immediately offer an individual the opportunity to be a part of this industry and join our family of transformer assembly operators, with a full-time permanent employment contract!

Company Profile:

• Cam Tran Transformer Manufacturing Co. Ltd. is a family-owned distribution transformer manufacturing company with facilities in Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Alberta Canada.
• With 40+ years in the utilities industry, we continue to grow as one of the leaders in quality and service in the Canadian market.
• Cam Tran provides a clean, safe, and challenging team environment for those who are committed to long-term success and continuous improvement.
• Cam Tran offers a competitive salary and benefits along with a great "core values" based culture.
• We are on the LEAN journey and are an ISO9001 registered company.

Position Description:

The Team Lead is responsible for oversight of the daily activities of the production line by providing guidance and direction to employees assigned to the production line. This position ensures that the team is aware of the production timelines, provides status updates throughout the day and troubleshoots bottlenecks on the line.

Responsibilities:

• Set and follow Team Lead Standard Work daily
• Complete Start-Up Checks
• Assess manpower and break coverage continually with Value Stream Supervisors and other Team Leads
• Conduct daily huddles with team to inform on progress and demands
• Regularly update cell board and dashboards and review operator efficiencies
• Utilize KPI metrics to compare actuals and to foster continuous improvement
• Support operators with material needs, upcoming jobs and continuous coaching
• Administer and support cross training initiatives
• Adhere to Cam Tran safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of the product and plant operations
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in lean manufacturing systems, Production Control and Quality System

Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Well organized and able to make independent judgments
• Able to work in a team environment

Measures of Performance:

• Line output – OTIF
• Safety – Observations, Near Misses
• Quality – FTQ – percentage of units built correctly the first time
• Efficiency
• Evaluates the amount of labor required to build a standard unit and shows change over time.

Working Conditions:

• 12 hour shifts with potential for overtime.
• Tasks are repetitive.
• Work is conducted in an indoor manufacturing environment around various pieces of equipment.
• Environment can be hot during summer months.
• Heaving lifting is required occasionally. For materials in excess of 50lbs employees use overhead crane or may require the assistance of two or more people.
• Operation of machinery in the production process, operation of forklift.
• Fast paced, high pressure, efficiency driven environment.

Compensation Package:

• Competitive Salary
• Group Health, Dental, and Vision Care Benefit Plan
• RRSP Program
• Monthly Profit Sharing Bonus
• L.E.A.R.N Program Opportunities
• Personal Protective Equipment Allowance
• Opportunities to Advance within the Company
• Employee Engagement Events

Cam Tran welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Resumes can be sent to: [e-mail]. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.