Team Lead (NOC 92021)

IEM Industrial Electric Mfg. (Canada) Inc. (dba IEM); Surrey; On-site; CAD 41,596 - 59,243; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual H.S.A. amount for extended health coverage

Long Term Disability eligibility

Life Insurance starting at $50,000

Job summary

IEM Industrial Electric Mfg. (Canada) Inc. seeks a Team Lead in Surrey, BC. The role involves guiding a team of technicians while being actively engaged in production. Responsibilities include monitoring takt time, providing peer coaching, and leading safety meetings. Candidates must have a post-secondary education in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and reliability are essential. Full-time position offering hourly wage of $36.60 and benefits including a $6,500 health spending account.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of production or assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read schematic wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Willingness to support and coach others while performing production work.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside operators to execute daily tasks within assigned station.
• Monitor team adherence to takt time and escalate issues to the Operations Supervisor.
• Provide peer coaching and task coordination to team members.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reliability

Ability to read schematic wiring diagrams

Understanding of quality expectations

Education

Post-secondary education in electronics, electrical or manufacturing technology

Job description

Position: Team Lead (NOC 92021)
Company: IEM Industrial Electric Mfg. (Canada) Inc. (dba IEM)
Business Address: #201-27353 58th Crescent, Langley, British Columbia, V4W 3W7
Terms of Employment: Permanent, full time
Wage: $36.60 per hour
Benefits: $6,500 annual H.S.A. amount for extended health coverage for the employee and any dependents; Eligible for Long Term Disability at 2/3 of their base salary AND Eligible for Life Insurance starting at $50,000.
Hours: 40 hours per week
Language: English
Location of Work: 3261 192 Street, Surrey, BC V3Z 1A7.
Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Team Lead is a working leader responsible for guiding a medium-sized group of technicians or assemblers. While remaining an active contributor on the line, the Team Lead ensures work is completed on time, to standard, and escalates issues that impact flow, safety, or quality. This role plays a critical part in meeting takt time and fostering adherence to standard work practices.

Job Requirements

• Post‑secondary education in electronics, electrical or manufacturing technology or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of production or assembly experience in a manufacturing environment of at least 300 employees.
• Ability to read schematic wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Demonstrated reliability, teamwork, and performance in a hands‑on role.
• Strong understanding of standard work, quality expectations, and takt time principles.
• Good communication and peer leadership skills.
• Willingness to support and coach others while performing production work.

Job Duties

• Work alongside operators to execute daily tasks within assigned station or cell.
• Monitor team adherence to takt time and schedule, escalating risks or issues to the Operations Supervisor.
• Provide peer coaching, task coordination, and informal training support to newer or less experienced team members.
• Assist in managing material readiness, tool availability, and workstation organization (5S).
• Support quality checks and ensure standard work instructions are followed; report any deviations.
• Lead toolbox meetings, communicate shift goals, and update production Tier 1 boards as required.
• Model safe work behaviors and reinforce safety policies among peers.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem‑solving activities led by the Supervisor or Operations Manager.