Team lead Machine operator

Overview

Are you a natural leader with a passion for manufacturing excellence? Randstad, the global leader in talent solutions, is seeking a Team Leader for a premier client in the Guelph area. This critical role within our Manufacturing & Logistics division will drive operational success on the production floor.

As a Team Leader, you are the heartbeat of the production shift. You will oversee production operations, ensuring equipment runs efficiently and your team meets its targets. In this manufacturing environment you will manage shift transitions, monitor powder usage, and ensure all mix sheets are prepared to avoid downtime. Safety and quality are paramount; you will lead by example, reinforce proper use of PPE, conduct health and safety audits, oversee batch sampling, and use quality testing equipment to verify product runs.

Within a Randstad operational framework you will promote 7S and ISO standards to achieve the highest level of organizational efficiency.

• Lead and manage the production shift operations to meet daily output goals
• Control and monitor the production and usage of PPL-Bag House Powder
• Ensure all Mix Sheets are prepared in advance for seamless production flow
• Manage smooth shift transitions at the beginning and end of each workday
• Oversee the entire batch sampling process and assist in quality verification
• Utilize specialized quality testing equipment to make necessary corrections to product runs
• Supervise and reinforce the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Conduct regular health and safety audits and lead accident investigations when necessary
• Promote and reinforce 7S and Lean Manufacturing principles on the floor
• Complete all required administrative paperwork and calculate order closing information

• Permanent opportunity, direct hire
• Straight day shift Monday to Friday
• Competitive pay rate of $29/hr
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in the powder coating industry
• Dynamic shift work in a fast‑paced factory setting
• Comprehensive safety training and PPE provided
• Potential for professional growth within a structured organization

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a manufacturing setting
• Ability to stand for periods of up to 9 hours
• Capability to perform repetitive lifting of up to 55 lbs
• Comfort working in an environment with exposure to dust, powder coating, and noise
• Willingness to wear required PPE (mask, eye protection, ear plugs) for full shifts
• Fluency in English (Reading, Writing, and Speaking)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Familiarity with SAP software (highly preferred)
• Skills in Human Resource management and health & safety principles
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a high‑pressure, stressful environment
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality management systems

*** Please note that interviews are by appointment only – Our office is not open for drop‑ins ***

All qualified applicants will receive consideration but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Paid Weekly + 4% Vacation Pay Added
• We offer a competitive benefits package, available to you on your first day!

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Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity‑seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non‑binary/gender non‑conforming;
Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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