Shop Lead Hand - Fiberglass FRP Manufacturing
Listed on 2026-11-04
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production QC/QA, Industrial Maintenance
Location: Scarborough, Ontario (Kennedy & Ellesmere)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Industry: FRP (Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic) / Industrial Fabrication
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Shift Options: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 6:00 PM–3:00 AM
Overtime: May be required, including weekends.
Position Summary: An established industrial manufacturing company in Scarborough is seeking an experienced Shop Lead Hand / Production Supervisor to oversee daily FRP manufacturing operations, including fiberglass fabrication, lamination, assembly, and finishing.
The successful candidate will lead production employees, coordinate workflow, monitor quality, and ensure projects are completed safely and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities:- Supervise and coordinate daily shop-floor activities and production schedules.
- Assign tasks, manage employee workloads, and monitor productivity.
- Provide technical guidance on FRP fabrication, fiberglass lamination, and assembly.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
- Monitor product quality and ensure work meets engineering requirements.
- Train employees and promote safe work practices.
- Identify production delays, material shortages, and equipment issues.
- Enforce workplace safety procedures and maintain an organized shop.
- Provide production updates and progress reports to management.
- Previous experience in a supervisory, lead hand, or foreman role in industrial manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of FRP/fiberglass fabrication and lamination.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
- Experience coordinating production activities and supervising employees.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and quality control.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple production priorities.
We are seeking a hands-on production leader with strong FRP manufacturing knowledge who can effectively supervise employees and keep daily operations running efficiently.
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