Production Team Leader
Department: Thordon Production (Polymer, Tooling, Thorplas, Handbatching, etc.)

Reports to: Thordon Production Supervisor

Position Purpose & Objectives
The Production Team Leader is responsible for adhering to company policies to ensure the secure operations of our team and for delivering a high-quality product, on time and in full. They will work closely with our Operators, fellow Leads, Supervisors and Managers to deliver the following duties & responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure employees comply with the Company’s Health and Safety Standards and policies

Participate in incident follow-up and proactive initiatives to drive team safety improvement.

Ensure work areas are kept clean, free of debris, safe and effective per 5S principles.

Support product quality through training, operator feedback, audits, inspections, etc.

Lead stand-up meetings and communicate objectives, results and expectations to our teams.

Train employees on policies, procedures and production operations tasks.

Collaborate & communicate with planning team to prioritize on-time and in-full job completions.

Support material management processes to ensure adequate inventory of various materials.

Understand equipment capabilities and process capacities to support production requirements.

Ensure scheduled maintenance routines are understood and completed by team.

Work with Maintenance team and key stakeholders to improve equipment reliability.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives utilizing experience and expertise.

Work with Accounting/HR/Leadership team to track labour hours, overtime, etc.

Provide support for other production cells, departments, etc. as required.

Other duties as assigned.

5S and Lean Manufacturing Principles

Waste – Scrap Reduction, Raw material inventorying (KANBAN) and FIFO

Continuous Improvement – Productivity, Reliability, Efficiency

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of Production/Manufacturing experience





Mechanical troubleshooting aptitude

Willingness and desire to learn

Competencies Required for Success

Adaptability and flexibility

Works well in group and team settings

Keeps others adequately informed

Uses time efficiently

Prioritizes and plans work effectively

Accepts criticism and feedback

Reacts well under pressure

Motivating and Inspirational Leadership Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching and Mentoring Abilities

Goal Setting & Planning

Supervisory Responsibility
Functional Supervision

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Experience with production scheduling, work order documentation & inventory management

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and engagement in further learnings

Strong interpersonal, leadership & communication skills

Problem-solving, troubleshooting & decision-making

Analytical and time management skills

Able to deal with a demanding and changing work environment

Highly detailed and organized

Strong written/verbal communication

Commitment to Quality of work produced

Ability to interpret drawings and work instructions

Physical Demands
While carrying out the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, climb, bend, crouch and lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted; to work in, on, around, over, and under fixed equipment and machinery; work from lifts and ladders; manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies; concurrently manipulate multiple controls and machinery with pushing and pulling motions; work in hazardous or dirty, dusty, or uncomfortable environments including hot temperature conditions; and wear and work in personal protective equipment.

Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is subject to the conditions of a manufacturing environment most of the time. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

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📌 Production Team Lead (Ontario)
🏢 Thomson Gordon Group
📍 Ontario