Lead Hand

Job Details

A Lead Hand is responsible for supporting the Production Supervisor in managing all aspects of the department including:

Rotation

Stain

• Safe work: promoting safety within the department, aiming for a zero-injury culture.
• Coach and develop staff: monitor performance to identify training gaps, provide training, maintain, and request updates to CTR’s.
• Quality work: training staff on quality standards/expected behaviours and ensuring they are met.
• Lead department meetings: involve staff in department matters.
• Monitor production activity: take action to optimize sequencing and product flow, ensure buffer holes are filled, and work with the team to achieve production targets.
• Continuous improvement: active participation in and coaching employees for continuous improvement.
• Innovation: bringing value through new, creative ideas.

• Humble:
  Prioritizes team success, supports others, and gives credit where it’s due.
• Hungry:
  Self‑motivated, accountable for results, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Smart:
  Approachable, respectful, and effective in working and communicating with others.
• Effective communication: communicate clearly, respectfully, active listening.
• Able to problem solve and make decisions: working with the Supervisor to identify problems, determine possible causes, identify/evaluate and implement solutions, work to prevent problems.
• Able to manage multiple priorities: focus on and respond to competing priorities in a calm and determined manner.
• Team builder: build a dynamic team where employees work together and achieve department goals.

• 3-5 years manufacturing experience.
• Finishing experience would be an asset.
• Leadership experience would be an asset.

July 15, 2026

Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.