Production Lead Hand

PRODUCTION LEAD HAND

REPORTS TO: Production Team Leader

TECH LEVEL: 4

HOURS: 42.5 hours weekly (includes banked time)

SUMMARY: The Production Lead Hand supports the leadership of the production area while spending the majority of their time performing production operator duties. They will provide mentorship to other staff members, ensuring to set an excellent example and uphold company policies and procedures. They will fill in for the Team Leader when absent, or unavailable.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows, and upholds all company policies and procedures, being the example other employees can look up to.
• Responsible for quality control. Regularly inspects product quality adjusts machinery and/or instructs Team members in correct production methods to keep quality high. Rejects products outside of specifications.
• Runs a variety of Production machinery producing high quality product and setting the standard for production goals.
• Fills in for the team leader when absent or unavailable.
• Assist with the supervision of 5-15 team members.
• Observes daily operations and alerts appropriate supervisory personnel of issues or opportunities.
• Implements operating and production methods and procedures designed to increase efficiencies and improve product quality.
• Observe team member performance and follows up with supervisory personnel on issues and/or requirements.
• Train and coach production team members.
• Assist staff to resolve issues, re-directing to the appropriate personnel/departments when necessary.
• Coordinate with production Team leader and staff to maintain a clean and efficient workspace improving housekeeping in all areas (5S).
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Wears required PPE at all times, ensuring all other team members wear PPE as required as well.
• Ensure resources are utilized efficiently.
• Implement changes as directed in a positive manner. Make recommendations to improve efficiency, quality, and performance.
• Assist Team leader in establishing priorities for work distribution.
• Assist the Team Leader to ensure the department is meeting quality and production goals.
• Assist with area inventory; ensuring team members have everything required to accomplish their assigned tasks.
• Follow LEAN practices to minimize waste.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by complying with all health and safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, while actively identifying, reporting, and addressing hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and moving product.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently & repetitively (includes low-level, waist level and above shoulder lifting).
• Ability to carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Excellent eyesight and depth perception. Prescription eye correction is mandatory for those who require it.
• Able to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours (sitting or standing).
• Walking short distances frequently.
• Use of dominant & non-dominant hands with forceful gripping.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Encourage team members offering positive reinforcement.
• Remain positive and be a good example of diligence and integrity.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Willing to be cross trained and move to other areas as required.
• Serve on committees and teams as department representative.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to seasonal temperature changes.
• Exposure to loud/noisy environment.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to include but not limited to, safety glasses, steel toe foot protection, hearing protection, Kevlar sleeves and hard hats.
• Jewelry and loose-fitting clothes not permitted.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Must posses current First Aid certification
• High School diploma
• 6+ months experience internally, or prior experience in a leadership-type role.
• Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training for Workers and Supervisors.
• Respect in the Workplace Training.
• Safe Lifting Training.
• The Right to Refuse Unsafe Work Training.
• WHMIS training including the GHS for Workers and Supervisors – All Jurisdictions.
• Workplace Violence and Harassment Training for Employees (Alberta).

EQUIPMENT

• Operates equipment such as, but not limited to: forklifts, cranes, drills, production machinery, grinders, conveyors, computers and calculators.
• CSA approved Steel toe boots/shoes
• Hard Hat
• All PPE to be kept in good repair at all times (replacements requested as required).
• Computers, tablets, phones.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge production processes and quality controls.
• Knowledge of hand tools and production machinery
• Knowledge of general safety policies and procedures as they relate to the manufacturing environment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Oral comprehension and expression; Must speak, read and write in English fluently equivalent to the OECD Level 2 or higher.

MATHMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic mathematical skills, ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages and basic algebra.
• Numeracy skills equivalent to the OECD Level 2 or higher.

OTHER SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Intermediate leadership, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Entry level computer skills

NOTE: Tradesman Manufacturing reserves the right to revise or change job duties or responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.