Production Leadhand

Are you a highly motivated and experienced Production Leadhand with a passion for leadership and operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Randstad is partnering with a premier client in Surrey, BC, to find a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to take on this crucial, full-time weekend shift role. This position is the engine of the production floor, focused on maintaining quality, safety, and productivity standards within the packaging team.

What you need to know:
Position:
Production Leadhand
Where:
South Surrey

Schedule:

Friday - Sunday

Hours:

Morning - 4 AM to 4 PM
Pay Rate: $22.25 + shift premiums

Your role is vital in ensuring the efficient start-up and shutdown of production lines, adhering to strict food safety and quality protocols, and championing a compliant, respectful, and positive work environment. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity where your reliability, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills will directly impact the success of the manufacturing operation. We are looking for an energetic and trustworthy professional ready to build a successful career in Manufacturing & Logistics.

Advantages

• A competitive starting wage of $22.25 per hour, plus additional shift premiums for the weekend schedule.

• A consistent schedule: AM Shift from Friday to Sunday, 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM, providing excellent work-life balance during the week. Bonus:
Payment is topped up to 40 hours a week!

• The opportunity to build a stable and long-term career in a crucial Manufacturing & Logistics sector in Surrey.

• Work with a leading company that values safety, quality, and team spirit.

• Gain valuable leadership experience that is highly sought after in the production industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and training to packaging employees, holding the team accountable for productivity, quality, and safety metrics.

• Utilize working knowledge of production equipment, including performing routine start-up and shutdown procedures for all production lines.

• Ensure rigorous adherence to all safety requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), WHMIS, lockout/tag out procedures, and chemical mixing precautions.

• Actively identify and report potential hazards and take corrective action to prevent incidents on the manufacturing floor.

• Proactively identify equipment problems and effectively troubleshoot and remedy minor mechanical issues to minimize downtime.

• Identify and take action on issues that impact food safety and quality, promptly escalating all concerns to the Production Supervisor.

• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all daily reports and required documentation related to production, quality, and safety checks.

• Lead by example, fostering a mentoring and respectful environment and responding to changes in the work setting in a positive and professional manner.

• Assist with other tasks as assigned by the Production Supervisor to support overall Manufacturing & Logistics goals.

• Monitor and maintain an optimal flow of materials and finished goods, contributing to seamless logistics.

• Conduct on-the-job training for new and existing production employees, reinforcing best practices and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and the proven ability to troubleshoot and remedy machine issues on a production line.

• Exceptional communication, paperwork, and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities with the ability to motivate and direct a team.

• Results orientation with a disposition towards continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

• Proven ability to problem solve and take initiative with minimal supervision.

• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Strong work ethic with a high regard for quality and accuracy in all tasks.
Flexibility and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities effectively.

• Deep understanding of safety protocols in a production setting.

Summary
If you are an energetic, trustworthy, and authentic leader ready to take on a rewarding challenge as a…