Our automotive client is in search of a Production Team Lead (Shift) to join their team
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Disciplinary and/or functional management of employees
- Coordinating and assigning employees as per the qualification matrix, coordinating tasks within the shift
- Coordinating shift changes
- Maintaining shift-related information in the shop floor management
- Recording and working through instances of wastage and potential improvements in production and the organizational structures
- Ensuring compliance with workplace instructions (e.g. break times, smoking ban, alcohol, reporting in sick, dealing with accidents in the workplace)
- Responsible for the instruction and training of employees (incl. initial instruction in occupational safety)
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Grade 12 OAC or equivalent, post-secondary education desirable i.e. technical degree or diploma
- Supervisory experience in a union environment
- Working knowledge of the quality control requirements of the jobs in operations; familiarity with operating methods, inspection procedures and gage checks
- Strong knowledge of robotic lines, strong leadership skills
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
- Computer knowledge and sound organizational skills
- Knowledge of Kaizen and Mistake Proofing as well as Lean Manufacturing techniques
- Experience in equipment procurement and installation
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