Lead Hand

Open 40d

Shift: Rotation

Department: Stain

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

Key Responsibilities:

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.

Key Competencies:

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.

Education & Experience:

Application deadline: August 21, 2026

Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.

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