Job Description

Overview
This leadership role oversees daily operations within a production facility, ensuring team effectiveness, safety, and efficiency on the manufacturing floor. The position involves coordinating tasks, enforcing operational protocols, mentoring team members, and proposing enhancements to workflow, tooling, and procedural strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Clearly define and communicate expectations related to safety, quality, efficiency, and workplace cleanliness to all production staff.

• Promote a positive and professional work environment, including coaching and employee development initiatives.

• Support and manage training programs in partnership with team leads.

• Strive to maintain a balance between output quality, operational cost, productivity, and employee well-being.

• Track departmental KPIs and report progress to senior management.

• Monitor and maintain material and product inventory to ensure uninterrupted production flow.

• Organize departmental priorities and respond to shifting demands as needed.

• Conduct yearly performance evaluations for team members.

• Manage attendance records and oversee employee time-tracking systems.

• Operate CNC machinery when coverage is needed.

• Demonstrate and promote the company’s core values through daily actions and leadership.

Core Competencies

• Effective leadership and team management

• Ownership and responsibility for outcomes

• Ability to adapt to change

• Critical thinking and problem analysis

• Precision and accuracy in task execution

• Mentorship and coaching ability

• Conflict resolution and interpersonal effectiveness

• Strategic decision-making

• Delegation and workload management

• Initiative and self-starting behavior

• Professional ethics and reliability

• Organizational and planning skills

• Commitment to safety practices

• Collaboration across teams and departments

• Performance tracking and feedback

• Solution-oriented mindset

• Strong communication abilities

• Efficient time management

• Clear and concise writing capabilities

Team Leadership Scope
This position is directly responsible for managing the personnel within the department, including their training, performance, and day-to-day supervision.

Work Schedule
This is a full-time, hourly role. Regular hours typically range from 45 to 55 hours per week, depending on production demands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; post-secondary education preferred

• At least 3 years’ experience in a machining or high-precision manufacturing setting

• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or team leadership capacity

• Familiarity with manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and production flows

• Solid understanding of quality standards, inspection tools, and detailed production processes

• Must follow strict safety guidelines, including the use of PPE at all times

Additional Notes
This description provides a general summary and may not list every task or responsibility. The role may evolve, and the employee may be required to take on additional duties or adapt to changing job functions without prior notice.

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