Team Lead, Production (metal)

Grandchamp Chapiteaux inc.; Repentigny; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned plant

Flexible schedule

UGAR training

Holiday closure

Weekend double pay

RRSP contributions

Advancement opportunities

Family-friendly environment

Free gourmet coffee

Job summary

Grandchamp Chapiteaux inc. in Repentigny, QC, is seeking a dedicated team leader to drive production in the metal shop, preparing work, stocking stations, and guiding operators to minimize downtime.

Reporting to the production supervisor, you will monitor progress, assign priorities, and maintain a safe, organized work environment while promoting Lean practices and continuous improvement. This role offers growth opportunities and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing, ideally metal fabrication or processing
• Experience in production coordination (team leader or point of contact for production team)
• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, and manufacturing instructions
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Ability to anticipate production needs and quickly resolve problems
• Positive leadership and strong communication skills
• Independence, resourcefulness, and adaptability
• Commitment to quality and health and safety
• Lean production environment experience (5S, PDCA, Kaizen) is a plus
• Experience with CNC, laser tube, or plasma cutting equipment is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare workstations before operations begin
• Ensure blueprints, tools, parts, and raw materials are available
• Assign tasks and set priorities based on production needs
• Prepare for upcoming operations to avoid downtime
• Maintain an overview of the progress of work in the workshop
• Retrieve materials and supply workstations to minimize operator movement
• Answer technical questions related to blueprints or work methods
• Clarify production instructions
• Help resolve problems at workstations
• Support employees to prevent production stoppages
• Monitor progress of jobs
• Identify bottlenecks or slowdowns
• Adjust priorities as needed
• Inform supervisor of any potential delays
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Label and store parts and materials properly
• Contribute to continuous improvement of work methods
• Ensure compliance with safe work procedures
• Take action in hazardous situations or accidents
• Help maintain a safe work environment
• Provide ad hoc support to operations as needed
• Take action to quickly resolve situations that could slow down production

Skills

Production coordination

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Organization & prioritization

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independence & adaptability

Quality & safety

Tools

CNC

Laser tube cutting

Plasma cutting

Job description

Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 hours/day

Salary: $30/hour

WHAT WE OFFER:

• New, air-conditioned plant equipped with an efficient ventilation system
• Flexible schedule and work-life balance
• Training and development program (UGAR)
• Plant closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Double pay on weekends
• Group RRSPs with employer contributions
• Real opportunities for advancement
• A relaxed, family-friendly work environment
• Free gourmet coffee at the home port

YOUR MISSION:

Reporting to the production supervisor, the team leader acts as a production facilitator within the metal shop. Their role is to ensure smooth operations by preparing work, supplying workstations, and supporting operators in order to minimize downtime and maximize the team’s productivity. He or she helps maintain an organized, safe, and efficient work environment that allows operators to focus primarily on production.

• Prepare workstations before operations begin
• Ensure that blueprints, tools, parts, and raw materials are available
• Assign tasks and set priorities based on production needs
• Prepare for upcoming operations to avoid downtime
• Maintain an overview of the progress of work in the workshop

Supplying Workstations

• Retrieve the necessary materials, parts, and components
• Supply workstations to minimize operator movement
• Ensure that each workstation has the necessary resources for production

Supporting Operators

• Answer technical questions related to blueprints or work methods
• Clarify production instructions
• Help resolve problems encountered at workstations
• Support employees to prevent production stoppages

Production Monitoring

• Monitor the progress of jobs
• Identify bottlenecks or slowdowns
• Adjust priorities as needed
• Promptly inform the supervisor of any situation that could affect production

Workshop Organization andEfficiency

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Ensure that parts and materials are properly labeled and stored
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of work methods

Health and Safety

• Ensure compliance with safe work procedures
• Take action in the event of a hazardous situation or accident
• Help maintain a safe work environment

Operational Support

• Provide ad hoc support to operations as needed
• Take action to quickly resolve situations that could slow down production

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in metal fabrication or processing
• Relevant experience in production coordination, such as a team leader or a point of contact for a production team
• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, and manufacturing instructions
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Ability to anticipate production needs and quickly resolve problems
• Positive leadership and strong communication skills
• Independence, resourcefulness, and adaptability
• Commitment to quality and health and safety
• Experience in Lean production environments (5S, PDCA, Kaizen) is a plus
• Experience with CNC, laser tube, or plasma cutting equipment is a plus

THE COMPANY:

Grandchamp is a company specializing in the rental and manufacturing of four-season tents. Our products are used internationally. Every team member works together with the same goal: delivering a product they are proud of, within the prescribed timelines.

Working at Grandchamp means:

• Learning daily and developing your skills through our training and personal development program.
• Expressing your talent through innovation and the creation of new products.
• Completing meaningful, concrete tasks that directly impact your performance and the company’s success.
• Working within an engaged team where mutual support is constant
• Growing within the company, taking on a key role, and having real decision‑making power
• Joining a workplace with strong internal equity and a unique valuesystem in Québec

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

AtGrandchamp, we value skills, expertise, and diverse backgrounds. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a retired worker, a recent graduate, a newcomer, or a member of a diverse community, we welcome your application.

True to our value “ More than a team, a family ,” webelieve that everyone deserves a place and can contribute to our collective success in an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment.