Material Lead

Overview

The primary role of the Team Lead is to perform duties as required by a department head and/or Supervisor, to coordinate assembly and fabrication of products for a small group of employees. The Lead designation is that of a “working lead”, where the majority of the employee’s time is hands on as a functioning team member.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure crew is arriving on time, ready and fit for duty at the start of each shift.

• Host a morning meeting with crew at start of shift to delegate work for the day.

• Review any job-related issues or safety concerns.

• Ensure workers have proper material and tools to complete daily tasks.

• Trains new workers on methods and procedures specific to the area of expertise.

• Familiarize self with and/or request training concerning new equipment.

• Establish methods with workers to meet work schedule deadlines.

• Ensure workers are wearing proper PPE and working in a safe manner.

• Ensure quality of work is maintained to a high standard (Quality Control).

• Resolve any work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and quality of work.

• Ensure workers adhere to company rules, policies and procedures.

• Assist in inventory management of material and consumables to prevent sudden shortages which can affect work schedule and productivity

• Completing required paperwork and maintaining accurate record keeping.

• Set goals and manage time efficiently.

• Demonstrate effective leadership skills, team building skills and the ability to supervise and motivate effectively.

• Support shop hygiene and 5-S program.

• Perform all duties in accordance with the Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards.

• Organize department and keep department clean, also clean department at the end of each work day.

• Inspect equipment to ensure good working order.

• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset.

• 1 or more years’ experience as a production or construction team lead.

• Direct working knowledge of operations, warehouse, and transportation management.

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering, as well as inventory control of these items.

• Knowledge of local and federal regulations including AOHS and Employment Standards Code.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• First Aid skills and/or certificates are considered assets.

• Experience with all safe practices, procedures, and overall processes associated with manufacturing from raw materials to finished product.

Working Conditions

• Commercial/Industrial environment.

• Manual dexterity required to use necessary tools.

• Exercise caution, as the environment presents many naturally occurring hazards.

• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).

Contacts

• Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team and Production Manager/Supervisors.