Confidential Looking for Production Team Leader/Manager at London, Canada Metropolitan Area Full Time

We are currently searching for an experienced Production Team Leader/Manager for our rapidly growing manufacturing team. Over the past 30 years, we have been dedicated to being an elite supplier of service, quality, and technical expertise in custom machining, fabrication, and automation.

We work with the latest technology to design and fabricate automated tooling, systems and components for a diverse client base across a variety of industries including automotive, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and defense. Our ideal candidate is a key member of the leadership team who is performance driven and team-oriented with a reputation for leading with integrity, respect, and inspiration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Improve the overall performance of your team through implementation of lean initiatives including standard work
• Create training matrix and help to facilitate new team member training
• Identify the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, key performance indicators (KPI’s) including the engagement of external resources as required
• Responsible to develop vision/strategy of production area to deliver business objectives
• Regular communication with team members regarding issues impacting product, production, quality and safety across departments
• Ability to organize and drive 5S/Kaizen while maintaining standards
• Use problem solving techniques to analyze, find root cause and permanently correct problems related to all aspects of cell operation
• Develop policies, procedures, and structure to support an environment that promotes continuous improvement and employee empowerment
• Daily management and support for the team to achieve operational success
• Ensure the team is aware of day to day targets and responsibilities
• Assist production control to plan production schedule as required and ensure it is being maintained to meet on time shipment of orders based on customer expectations
• Build teams capability to help execute on business objectives

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
• 5+ years strong leadership background in a manufacturing environment
• Superior leadership, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to coach and mentor team members
• Experience leading a team through a lean transformation
• Data driven with an analytical mind and a deep understanding of customers and their needs
• Proven ability to effectively execute projects and comply with all regulations and customer specific requirements
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written