Assembly Lead

At Elmer's, we’ve been equipping farmers with innovative solutions for over 40 years. Owning and operating our own farm we understand what farmers need and want out of our products and our company. We strive to provide our customers with products that will effectively handle even the toughest environments. Harvest after harvest, our mission is to produce world‑class farm equipment for the needs of the progressive farmer.

Are you a natural problem solver who thrives on developing people and improving processes? We’re looking for an Assembly Lead who will elevate production performance while mentoring our next generation of leaders. In this role, you’ll guide a high‑performing team, champion continuous improvement, and ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

• Ensuring stations and team members are fully equipped with the right tools, resources, and training.
• Monitoring production quality and ensuring only top‑tier products move through your stations.
• Maintaining and improving standard work procedures to support consistency and efficiency.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance processes, reduce waste, and strengthen safety.
• Providing hands‑on coaching and mentorship to both new and experienced staff.
• Ensuring new and transferred employees receive thorough, effective training.
• Supporting team members in developing technical skills, problem‑solving capacity, and leadership potential.
• Assisting directly with assembly tasks during bottlenecks or staff shortages.
• Helping streamline materials flow and minimize waste.
• Communicating clearly and consistently to support a high‑trust, collaborative work environment.

• Someone willing to learn our processes and product to become an expert.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to propose practical solutions.
• A respectful, team‑centered communication style.
• Experience or education in Lean principles and continuous improvement.
• A proactive mindset and passion for developing others.
• Mechanically inclined individuals that enjoy hands on work.

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits, and profit‑sharing plan, we offer a dynamic, growing workplace that provides opportunities for all staff to have an impact.

Our facility is conveniently situated near Altona, MB - 36km east of Winkler, and only 100km south of Winnipeg. Altona is an attractive, caring, and progressive community with abundant cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities for all ages. With amenities and opportunities that rival much larger municipalities, there’s no better place to be.

Elmer’s Manufacturing Ltd. welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.