Production Lead - Day Shift

Oak Bluff, MB

Day Shift: 7:30am-4:00pm Monday to Friday

NOC Code: 92024

Company Introduction:

IHT Group manufactures energy-efficient heating, cooling and lighting equipment for the agricultural industry. Our priority is to offer durable equipment that saves our customers time on maintenance and money on their electric bills. With over 27 years of experience in manufacturing equipment for the agricultural industry, IHT is committed to researching new and innovative technologies, improving conditions for animal welfare, providing reliable customer support, and driving the industry into a new sustainable future.

Job Summary:

The Production Lead is a key player in coordinating day-to-day production activities and providing direct leadership to employees on the production floor. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, they are responsible for executing scheduled manufacturing orders, assigning work, monitoring production progress, and ensuring employees meet established safety, quality, and performance expectations. This role requires strong floor leadership, manufacturing knowledge, and the ability to effectively coordinate people, priorities, and resources in a fast-paced production environment.

Accountabilities (Outcomes & Measures):

• Production Execution - Manufacturing orders are effectively rolled out and completed according to established schedules, priorities, specifications, and production requirements.
• Floor Coordination - Employees, materials, equipment, and work activities are effectively coordinated throughout the shift to maintain productive workflow and respond to changing floor conditions.
• Safety & Quality - Production employees consistently follow established safety, quality, and manufacturing standards, with concerns identified and addressed or escalated promptly.
• People Leadership - Employees are effectively coached, developed, and performance-managed to achieve individual and departmental goals.
• Continuous Improvement - Production employees maintain organized and efficient work areas and actively support improvements to production processes, workflow, and performance.

Responsibilities (Tasks & Duties):

Production Execution

• Receive scheduled manufacturing orders and production priorities from the Production Planner and coordinate their execution on the production floor.
• Review manufacturing orders and communicate daily production priorities and expectations to employees.
• Assign work based on production requirements, employee skills, available resources, and established priorities.
• Monitor production progress and ensure manufacturing orders are completed according to schedule, specifications, and work instructions.
• Identify delays, bottlenecks, or other issues affecting scheduled work and adjust floor-level assignments as required.
• Communicate scheduling conflicts, capacity concerns, delays, or other significant production issues to the Production Manager and Production Planner.
• Ensure required production information and documentation are accurately completed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Floor Coordination

• Coordinate day-to-day activities across assigned production areas to maintain efficient workflow.
• Ensure employees are appropriately assigned based on workload, priorities, and production requirements.
• Verify required materials, tools, equipment, and documentation are available for scheduled work.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Quality when equipment or quality issues affect production.
• Respond to employee questions and floor-level production issues throughout the shift.
• Escalate significant staffing, material, equipment, or production concerns to the Production Manager.
• Maintain effective communication between production areas and across shift transitions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety & Quality

• Ensure employees follow company safety policies, procedures, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Address unsafe conditions or behaviours and promptly report safety incidents, hazards, and near misses.
• Ensure production activities meet established quality standards, specifications, and work instructions.
• Monitor workmanship and adherence to established manufacturing processes.
• Identify quality concerns and coordinate with Quality to ensure issues are appropriately addressed.
• Reinforce employee accountability for safety, quality, and process adherence.
• Other duties as assigned.

People Leadership

• Lead and coach Assembly Technicians and Machine Operators to achieve departmental goals.
• Conduct regular performance check-ins, semi-annual reviews, and development discussions.
• Identify training needs, coordinate cross-training, and support onboarding for new employees.
• Address attendance, conduct, and performance issues promptly in partnership with Human Resources.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on communication, accountability, and respect.
• Other duties as assigned.

Continuous Improvement

• Maintain organized and efficient production areas in accordance with established 5S and housekeeping expectations.
• Identify production bottlenecks, waste, workflow issues, and other improvement opportunities.
• Encourage employees to identify and communicate improvement ideas.
• Support the Production Manager and Continuous Improvement Coordinator with approved improvement initiatives.
• Support implementation of new or revised processes and reinforce changes with production employees.
• Provide feedback on the effectiveness of implemented improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Offer:

• Compensation: A competitive wage that reflects your skills and experience.
• Group Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package that includes extended health, dental, and vision care, along with life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
  
• Performance-Driven Profit Sharing: Earn a bonus every six months when the company meets its financial targets, with your individual performance in attendance, attitude, and work ethic driving your share of the rewards.
• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan: A company-funded DPSP with contributions made solely by IHT Group that are based on overall company performance.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan: Invest in IHT Group’s success through our ESPP, where the company matches a percentage of all employee share purchases.
  
• Safe Work Environment: IHT Group is proudly Safe Work Certified and committed to maintaining a workplace culture built on safety, accountability, and employee well-being.
• Professional Development: Ongoing opportunities for training, growth, and career advancement.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Operations, Business, Leadership, or a related field is an asset.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflow, and shop floor operations.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing orders, work instructions, and product specifications.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, MISys preferred.
• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements, quality standards, Lean manufacturing, and 5S principles.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively coordinate employees and changing production priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Application Process:

• Resumes can be sent directly through the job posting.
• Only those being considered will be contacted for an interview.