Production Lead Hand

Production Leadhand

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Afternoon Shift: 15:00 pm -23:30PM Night Shift: 11:00pm-7:30am

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

WHAT WE OFFER, OUR BENEFITS

• Increases based on role progression.
• Benefits: Paid vacation, extended dental and health care.
• A clean and safe indoor work environment.
• Training and opportunity for advancement.
• Outstanding team support.

Company Overview

Kemflo Canada, established in 1988, family owned and operated, has developed into a leading manufacturer of high-quality plastic injection molding products. We operate a 100,000 sq facility located in Bradford, Ontario.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Leadhand to join our night shift team. As a key leader, you'll manage a shift team, ensuring responsibilities are carried out, meeting production targets, minimize downtime and ensuring products are meeting quality standards.

We offer a comprehensive rewards package and exciting opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, good manufacturing practices, and wear the required personal protective equipment while in the warehouse or production areas.
• Communicate and work closely with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Completing and submitting end-of-shift reports, including updates on production, mold status, work order status, and machine downtime.
• Participating in inventory counts as needed, including month-end and year-end
• Report issues and problems to immediate supervisor.
• Assist in quality investigations and non-conferences on products
• Ensure all products being run conform to the product specifications as outlined in our quality assurance program and ERP system
• Conduct periodic audits of the processes to see if there are ways of improvement and increase efficiency.
• Reporting machine issues and troubleshooting needs to the Technicians and Molding Manager
• Assist trouble shooting of machines, dies, jigs.
• Evaluating performance of your team members.
• Prepares the production floor for daily production
• Monitors daily production and adjust production based on inventory.
• Review production set-ups for accuracy and quality requirements.
• Training new hires on products, workstation processes and procedures
• Providing ongoing training and updates to team members on process changes and improvements

Qualifications

• 2-3 experience in the manufacturing environment
• High School diploma is preferred
• 2-3 years previous leadership or supervisory role
• Valid Forklift License is REQUIRED

Beneficial Skills/Certificates:

• First Aid and CPR training
• Ability to Interpret Product Drawings
• Familiarity with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Physical Requirements:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift and move loads over 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bradford, ON L3Z 3G3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• How have you managed and motivated a team in a production environment?
• How would you approach identifying and addressing process improvements in a production setting?
• How would you train a new hire on workstation processes and procedures?
• How do you ensure that products meet quality standards in a production environment?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Licence (required)

Work Location: In person