Job Overview

Woodland Manufacturing is looking for a dependable, hands on Assembly Lead Hand with strong leadership skills and woodworking experience to join our Production team.

Reporting to the Assembly Supervisor, this position combines wood assembly work with daily floor leadership. The Lead Hand will help organize people, materials, and workflow so the team can meet current production needs while maintaining quality and workplace safety.

This is a developing role. Responsibilities will evolve as the position takes shape and production needs change. We are looking for someone who can take initiative, provide transparent direction, hold people accountable respectfully, and help establish effective daily routines.

The Lead Hand will work closely with the Assembly Supervisor to support and carry out the supervisor’s decisions and production priorities. This requires clear communication, flexibility, and the ability to keep the floor moving when assignments or priorities change.

Duties

- Provide hands on leadership on the assembly floor while actively participating in production
- Coordinate daily work assignments according to priorities established by the Assembly Supervisor
- Keep employees informed of expectations, work assignments, and changes in production priorities
- Support the supervisor’s decisions and help the team follow through consistently
- Monitor workflow and address delays, material shortages, and quality concerns within the authority of the role
- Bring concerns, staffing needs, and suggested improvements to the Assembly Supervisor promptly
- Help ensure employees have the materials, tools, and instructions needed to complete their work




- Train and coach employees on assembly methods, quality standards, and safe work practices
- Check completed work for accuracy, fit, alignment, and finished appearance
- Reinforce expectations for productivity, teamwork, housekeeping, and safety; refer ongoing performance or conduct concerns to the supervisor
- Help develop practical routines and improvements as the Lead Hand role evolves

Qualifications

- Strong leadership skills, with the confidence to direct work and follow up respectfully
- Previous lead hand, team leadership, or relevant supervisory experience is strongly preferred
- Previous wood assembly, millwork, or woodworking experience; finish carpentry experience is strongly preferred
- Ability to translate production priorities into clear work assignments and keep the team focused
- Willingness to support the Assembly Supervisor’s direction and adapt to current production needs
- Sound judgment about when to take initiative and when to involve the supervisor
- Clear communication skills and the ability to address concerns calmly and professionally
- Able to read work orders, accurately use a tape measure, and understand metric and imperial measurements
- Confident using hand tools, power tools, and manufacturing equipment safely
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Dependable, punctual, and able to lead by example in a fast paced production environment
- Willing to learn, accept feedback, and grow with a developing role
- Experience operating CNC woodworking equipment is an asset.
- Able to safely lift 50 lbs.

Pay: Up to $27.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Assembly Lead Hand – Wood Manufacturing (Winnipeg)
🏢 Woodland Supply and Manufacturing
📍 Winnipeg