Provide hands on leadership to assigned area team communicating daily schedule, goals, performance, and team member assignments
Assist with supervisory tasks and employee performance evaluations with support of area supervisor
Perform process audits, safety sweeps, and employee training (including TWI) as required
Review area 6S, tools, fixtures, and material availability daily
Accountable for performance of assigned area
Assist in resolution of issues found with assembly processes, materials, tools, BOMs, or engineering items affecting assigned area
Generate non-conformance reports for any material, manufacturing, quality, or design issues uncovered
Perform hands on direct labor and other functions within the group to maintain flow of work in an efficient manner to ensure on-time completion
Assist in rework and completion of any non-conforming product within assigned area
Support new product development through production of prototypes, reviewing BOMs, work instructions, drawings, and assembly plans prior to product launch
Support continuous improvement projects within assigned area or other areas of expertise as required
Assist in identification and correction of safety improvement activities
Support customer required factory acceptance testing
Acts as a backup for all Health & Safety responsibilities when supervisor is not present.

3-5 years experience performing work in a manufacturing environment
High school diploma or GED
Ability to influence others to foster ideas and continuous improvement
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and coordinate activities within a department comprised of diverse tasks and demanding schedules
Ability to read and interpret complex drawings, schematics
Ability to facilitate training
Must have intermediate computer skills in MS Word and Excel and Experience using an ERP system desirable
Demonstrated ability to problem solve including use of corrective and preventive actions
Ability to safely use hand tools and perform production assembly processes
Possesses thorough understanding of standard production processes.

Generous Quarterly Bonuses with RRSP Program
Night and Day Shift Premiums + guaranteed overtime bi-weekly for continental shift work
Comprehensive Benefit Package including life insurance, health, dental and paramedical services (paid by employer)
Education Tuition Assistance
Job Security
Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
Wellness and Gym Reimbursement Programs
Training and Developmental Opportunities
Continuous Performance Feedback
Fun social events, holiday party, bowling nights.

Team Lead

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