Production Leadhand

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Shift: Day : 7:00-3:30PM / Afternoon 3:00PM-1130PM Night- 11:00PM-7:30AM

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

WHAT WE OFFER, OUR BENEFITS

- Increases based on role progression.
- Perks: Paid vacation, extended dental and health care.
- A clean and safe indoor work environment.
- Training and chance 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 Richmond Hill, 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: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Flexible language requirement:

- French not 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

📌 Production Lead Hand (Canada)
🏢 Kemflo Canada
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