Production Lead Hand

• Pay or shift range: $27 CAD to $30 CAD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Production
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: POWDE
  001175

At Longboard Architectural Products, we change the face of architecture by designing and manufacturing premium aluminum solutions. Our innovative products set industry standards for durability, aesthetics, and sustainability. We take pride in transforming commercial and residential spaces into stunning, sustainable environments. Recognized as one of the Great Places to Work , Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers in 2026, and Best Places to Work in BC 2025, we offer professional growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a workplace culture where people come first.

In the role of Production/Powder Coating Lead Hand, you will be a part of the Longboard team primarily responsible for providing effective leadership, ensuring quality control and machine efficiency, and supporting the production personnel on your team. Your goal is to ensure the safe and effective operation of the equipment from production and quality control to training and continuous improvement.

You will work with the Powder coating/Paint-line team to organize work constraints and apply appropriate decision-making to ensure the machines in your area are producing consistent, high-quality material. The Lead Hand will be the right hand of their Supervisor, ensuring completion of the production schedule to meet company deadlines and performance targets.

Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of Paint Line staff, providing support and guidance on machine operations, troubleshooting, and quality control. Assist in training new team members on safety protocols and machine procedures.

Production Oversight: Coordinate daily production activities, ensuring that work orders are completed on time and according to specifications. Monitor machine efficiency and make adjustments with the material handling team as necessary to maintain optimal production flow. Verify that the paint queued for production is the correct colour, texture, and grade for the orders in the upcoming schedule.

Productivity:Lead Hands will coordinate daily with the Supervisor to cover staff coffee and lunch breaks to ensure continuous production. They will work on the line as required to achieve production targets.

Quality Assurance: Conduct regular quality checks on painted and decorated products, ensuring that the correct profiles, and finishes are being run in the correct order. Address quality issues promptly, working with the team to make adjustments and reduce scrap.

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Identify and resolve equipment or material-related issues that may impact production. Work with the maintenance team on equipment repairs or adjustments as needed to prevent downtime. Ensure daily maintenance tasks are complete as required.

Safety Leadership: Enforce company safety policies, ensuring all team members follow proper procedures and use PPE. Conduct daily safety checks on equipment and report any hazards to management.

Documentation & Reporting: Complete and maintain production logs, quality reports, and shift summaries. Communicate production status, machine performance, and any issues to the Supervisor. Ensure counts, label information and data entry are correct before the material leaves the workstation.

Process Improvement: Collaborate with supervisors to identify opportunities for process improvements that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality. Provide feedback and suggestions to management on potential upgrades or training needs.

Inventory & Material Management: Ensure logs, dies and machines are queued for production. Track material usage and report discrepancies to the supervisor.

You are a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You bring strong problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to motivate and support a team while ensuring production goals are…