Team Lead, Pump

Armstrong Fluid Technology; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Fluid Technology is seeking a role focused on coordinating the manufacturing of commercial pump products, ensuring adherence to build processes, SOPs, and safety guidelines. You will drive efficiency, support production plans, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to meet quality standards.

You will lead a team, train staff, monitor equipment and processes, and collaborate across departments to optimize throughput while maintaining a safe, compliant workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-years’ pump manufacturing experience desired.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with safety and lean culture.
• Reading work orders and technical documents.
• Grade 12 high school or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with common software.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates effective use of pump manufacturing equipment, tools and personnel.
• Coordinates equipment maintenance to prevent issues.
• Trains employees on pump manufacturing and quality build procedures.
• Supports production plans and achieves goals within timelines.
• Implements continuous improvement initiatives and safety policies.
• Leads staffing decisions and acknowledges employee achievements.
• Fosters teamwork and autonomy to achieve efficiency.

Skills

Pump manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Root cause analysis

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Windows Explorer

Job description

Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid-flow technology, with over 1400 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative technical and marketing minds driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.

As part of our team, you'll be immersed in an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and collaboration. Here, you'll have the opportunity to push boundaries, tackle exciting challenges, and develop cutting-edge solutions that promote energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Every day offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable future, driving innovations that help lower global carbon footprints. Together, we’re creating a legacy that goes beyond business—one that’s changing the world for the better.

In this role, you will lead by coordinating the manufacturing of the company’s commercial pump products in accordance with build processes and procedures. You will have the opportunity to support the execution of production plans and achieving production goals within established timelines. A successful candidate will drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring adherence to our high-quality standards and following all safety and company guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees and coordinates the effective and efficient use of all pump manufacturing equipment, tools, and personnel.
• Oversees and coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs to prevent
• Train employees how to manufacture pumps and make recommendations for further training.
• Train Employees to build quality pumps as per the build procedures, SOPs and in a timely manner to support the company’s effectivity, efficiency, and utilization goals
• Participate and enforce all Health and Safety Procedures and Policies.
• Make recommendations, participate, and lead in continuous Improvement projects
• Make recommendations on staffing, disciplinary actions, and employee achievements
• Empower and engage employees to create a teamwork environment so they can be successful.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should bring:

• Minimum 3-years’ Pump Manufacturing experience is desired
• Use of computers software, including excel and windows explorer
• Experience in a manufacturing environment where safety and lean culture is practiced and implemented.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment particularly in reading work orders and technical d
• Grade 12 high school or equivalent
• Strong computer skills and familiarity is
• Familiar with quality control and assurance practices such as being able to complete inspection check sheets and raise non-conformance tickets.
• Previous experience in factories that have ISO9001 accreditation is
• Ability to break down complex problems in a simplified way, conduct root cause analysis and provide clear, well-thought-out
• Strong, team-oriented leadership skills with presence and a bias for
• Self-directed with ability to work autonomously and collaboratively and a focus on
• Ability to communicate in an open and authentic manner in all situations

Why Armstrong Fluid Technology?

By joining us, you’ll become part of a global community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of fluid-flow technology. You’ll have endless opportunities to learn, grow, and make a significant impact on the world by reducing carbon emissions and energy costs. Together, we'll build tomorrow’s solutions today and enjoy a safer and greener world.