Team Leader - 214

Napoleon; Barrie; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

Vision & life insurance

Long Term Disability

Well-being programs

Employee Assistance Program

Training allowance

Leadership development

Clear pathways for advancement

Team events & Napoleon Cares

RRSP matching

Product discounts

Job summary

Napoleon is seeking a Team Leader on a temporary path toward leadership in manufacturing. The role focuses on training, developing leadership skills, and learning to apply LEAN principles within a structured environment.

The position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor or Manager and involves hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced setting to ensure smooth production operations. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in manufacturing, strong leadership potential, and comfort with basic software

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to lead and teach others.
• Ability to learn new skills and computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and assist team leaders; help solve dept issues.
• Support manufacturing leadership to remove production roadblocks.
• Follow policies, ISO, OHSA, ESA and learn lean methods.
• Attend training sessions and apply LEAN/5S.
• Use HRIS to track attendance, overtime and time off.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Lean principles

Training & coaching

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary asset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

MRP systems

Visual Manufacturing

Job description

Napoleon leads the way with innovative engineering, advanced manufacturing techniques, unsurpassed customer service and remarkable product quality. Our award-winning products offer a best-in-class experience for all customers’ home comfort needs. While we are proudly Canadian, Napoleon is also fortunate to operate on a world-wide scale.

The warmth and experience that Napoleon product brings to the homes of our customers transcends borders, language, and cultures to elevate everyday experiences, so you love being home. Throughout North America, Europe, South America and Asia, Napoleon creates memorable moments through our stunning designs and innovative technologies.

This posting is for an existing permanent vacancy and is actively being recruited for.

Title: Team Leader
Reports to: Manufacturing Supervisor or Manager

Location: 214 Bayview Drive

Hours: 2:45p.m. to 10:45p.m

Job Purpose: To train and develop leadership skills and specific skills required in the performance of a Team Leader in a manufacturing or logistics role. This is a temporary classification for Associates preparing for a role as Team Leader.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Job shadow Team Leaders; Observe and assist in problem solving departmental issues and then implementing the appropriate solution
• Observe and assist the Manufacturing leadership in eliminating road blocks to production
• Study to understand and comply with company policies and procedures, ISO and all Government legislation including the Human Rights Code, OHSA and ESA.
• Attend training sessions as required.
• Understand and apply LEAN principles, including 5S Methodology.
• Learn and use HRIS to track attendance, (O/T, absence, time offs).

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma, OR 4 - 5 years' relevant work experience with minimum literacy in English and Math confirmed
• Post-secondary education is considered an asset.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• Preference given to candidates with previous leadership experience
• Willing and able to learn to learn computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, as well as Visual Manufacturing or another type of MRP system
• Must have a willingness to learn new skills and methods.
• Must be able to demonstrate that they have the ability to lead a team.
• Must show that they have the ability to teach others

Specialized Skills for Fabrication Leaders:

• Blueprint Comprehension – Part orientation, inside outside measurements, reference vs critical
• Material Identification – Gauges, Finishes, Types (hot rolled, cold rolled, stainless steel, aluminized, galvanneal, aluminum)
• Use and Read Measuring Tools (tapes, calipers, protractors, fixtures, go/no-go gauges)
• Tooling Understanding – punches and clearances, forming tools (90’s, 30’s, radius)
• Basic Machine Understanding – limits and capabilities of Turret punches, brake presses (eg. radius forms are better in Allsteels, proper utilization of off cuts for lasers, pega’s)

At Napoleon, we believe in creating an environment where our Associates can thrive personally and professionally. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

Benefits, Health, Well-being & Support

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage – 100% of premiums paid by the Company!

• Long Term Disability Protection

• Well-being support programs and virtual medical visits

• Employee & Family Assistance Program for mental health and well-being (EAP)

Career Growth & Development

• Training Allowance and continuous learning opportunities and programs

• Leadership development and mentorship programs

• Clear pathways for advancement

Culture & Community

• Appreciation events, raffles, and team building activities

• Napoleon Cares – A fund sponsored by Associates to help Associates in times of need

Financial Security

• Competitive total compensation package, inclusive of bonus opportunity

• Retirement savings plan with matching Company contributions (RRSP/DPSP)

• Exclusive Associate discounts on our award-winning products

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness in hiring, we disclose that automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), may be used to support parts of the recruitment process. This may include functions such as resume parsing, candidate ranking, or initial screening. These tools do not make final hiring decisions but may assist Talent Acquisition in evaluating applications.AItools used may include systems based on algorithms, statistical models, or machine learning.

The Napoleon Group of Companies is committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain Associates with disabilities. This includes providing accessibility across all stages of the employment cycle. Accommodation is available upon request.

We thank you for your interest in The Napoleon Group of Companies and for participating in our competition. Only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted.