Team Lead Production – Continental Day Shift

Job Function:

Manufacturing

Location:

CA, ON, Brampton

Why join G&W Electric?

We have established a long lived reputation for product quality and innovation. We believe our greatest asset is our employees and look for highly motivated, self-driven individuals who thrive in a fast-paced challenging environment. Our business is growing and if you are looking to grow and continue your development and reach success, you’ll find it at G&W Electric. Be a part of keeping the lights on for critical infrastructure needs; hospitals, manufacturing, schools, retail spaces and much more.

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G&W Offers The Following Benefits

• Generous Profit Sharing with RRSP Program paid quarterly
• Competitive vacation package plus floater days
• Annual performance increases
• Comprehensive Benefit Package including life insurance, health, dental and paramedical services (all paid by employer)
• Education Tuition Assistance
• Job Security
• Succession Planning
• Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
• Wellness and Gym Reimbursement Programs
• Training and Developmental Opportunities
• Continuous Performance Feedback
• Fun social events, holiday party, bowling nights, and many more

Position Summary: Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this role is responsible for leading a production team in assembling an entire product or component of a product. The Team Lead will train and lead others in assembly and sub-assembly operations of a basic to advanced complexity. Participate in and/or lead project teams tasked with process improvement, problem resolution, lean initiatives, and NPD launches.

Shift: 6:00 AM to 6 PM

Primary/Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide hands on leadership to assigned area team communicating daily schedule, goals, performance, and team member assignments
• Assist with supervisory tasks and employee performance evaluations with support of area supervisor
• Perform process audits, safety sweeps, and employee training (including TWI) as required
• Review area 6S, tools, fixtures, and material availability daily
• Accountable for performance of assigned area
• Assist in resolution of issues found with assembly processes, materials, tools, BOMs, or engineering items affecting assigned area
• Generate non-conformance reports for any material, manufacturing, quality, or design issues uncovered
• Perform hands on direct labor and other functions within the group to maintain flow of work in an efficient manner to ensure on-time completion
• Assist in rework and completion of any non-conforming product within assigned area
• Support new product development through production of prototypes, reviewing BOMs, work instructions, drawings, and assembly plans prior to product launch
• Support continuous improvement projects within assigned area or other areas of expertise as required
• Assist in identification and correction of safety improvement activities
• Support customer required factory acceptance testing
• Acts as a backup for all Health & Safety responsibilities when supervisor is not present
• Attending, participate and embrace daily Huddle meetings and provide input, complete tasks and communicate expectations cross functionally to other shifts.
• Utilize technical knowledge and diagnostic tools to determine the root cause of equipment malfunctions or product defects.

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years’ experience performing work in a manufacturing environment
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to influence others to foster ideas and continuous improvement
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and coordinate activities within a department comprised of diverse tasks and demanding schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings, schematics
• Ability to facilitate training
• Must have intermediate computer skills in MS Word and Excel and Experience using an ERP system desirable
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve including use of corrective and preventive actions
• Ability to safely use hand tools and perform production assembly processes
• Possesses thorough understanding of standard production processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading a team desirable
• Technical College/University degree completed or in process

Leadership:

Team Leader: advises and coordinates team efforts to completion; answers questions functioning as an expert resource; maintains assignment completion schedules. Performs the same tasks as others within the team along with some higher-level tasks.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting of up to 50 lbs
• Pushing and pulling
• Frequent standing, walking, and bending
• hand and power tool use

G&W Canada Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, upon request. Please let us know if you require any accommodation in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.