Lead Hand

Price Industries Limited • Vaughan, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Price Industries Limited, North America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of air distribution products, is seeking a Production Lead Hand for their Toronto Manufacturing team. This role is for an individual who is technically inclined, energetic, enthusiastic, productive, and can handle multiple priorities in a timely manner with a high level of accuracy. The position involves overseeing processes and employees in the Dampers cell, managing orders, troubleshooting production issues, developing product knowledge, implementing Lean initiatives, and coaching team members to ensure high-quality, safe, and cost-effective production. The Lead Hand will also ensure department compliance with company policies and procedures, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to work unsupervised in a fast-paced environment, making critical decisions independently and with senior management.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work unsupervised in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to make critical decisions both independently and with senior management.
• Previously worked in a manufacturing environment with a mandate for safety and quality.
• Sheet Metal experience is a must.
• A willingness and ability to learn technical requirements of the product.
• 3-5 years of management experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• An aptitude for reading blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong leadership skills and an ability to effect and champion change.
• A proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A post-secondary education.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Lean manufacturing concepts is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the performance of processes and employees in the Dampers cell.
• Managing orders and ensuring all needed materials are on-hand by working closely with the purchasing team.
• Troubleshooting production issues with support from senior operators and the production specialists.
• Working with senior operators to develop an in-depth knowledge of the product line, utilizing documentation to capture critical-to-process information.
• Becoming a product expert.
• Implementing and championing Lean initiatives.
• Coaching and collaborating with team members to ensure high-quality product is built in a safe, cost-effective, timely manner.
• Ensuring department compliance with company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Health and Dental - Employees and their families enjoy paid benefits covering an extensive list of medical and dental expenses and services.
• PocketPills - You and your family will have free access to Canada’s first Digital Pharmacy, PocketPills enables you to call, text or email the pharmacy care team from wherever you are. You will enjoy free delivery of your prescriptions and vitamins straight to your home.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) - You and your family will have free access to consultation and support for your mental, emotional and financial well-being
• Life and Disability - You will be provided with life insurance in a multiple of your salary with an option to purchase additional coverage.
• Pension Matching Program - Invest in your future with each pay cheque through our Defined Contribution Pension Plan and we will match your contribution (up to 3% of your salary).
• Gym Subsidy Program - Employees are eligible for a gym membership reimbursement of up to $300 per year, this includes Fitness related App’s.
• As part of our Goals, Rewards, Improvement and Teamwork program qualifying teams can enjoy a monthly reward.
• Personal and Professional Development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential through training and education.
• Community Involvement - Generously supporting health, charities, youth, and education opportunities is our passion, and you’re invited to be a part of that.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree