Production Lead Hand

Join a Top Employer and Advance Your Career. Aplin has partnered with a Winnipeg-based company to hire a Production Lead Hand. This role is ideal for an experienced and hands-on individual with a strong background in coordinating and overseeing production activities to meet customer requirements.

Benefits & Perks:
Monday to Friday daytime schedule; located near the airport
Full benefits package with RRSP match

Responsibilities:

Work Coordination & Planning

• Plan and release production jobs, ensuring tasks are prioritized to meet deadlines.
• Monitor job order changes and track progress to ensure customer expectations are met.

Production Oversight

• Coordinate daily schedules, manpower, tools, and materials to maximize efficiency.
• Oversee job progress on the shop floor, ensuring quality standards and efficiency targets are met.

Inventory & Material Management

• Coordinate the availability of materials and tools to avoid production delays.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely completion of production jobs.

Team Leadership

• Support and train team members on processes and safety protocols.
• Address attendance and performance issues while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Promote workplace safety by ensuring adherence to safety regulations and plant rules.
• Identify and address potential hazards to maintain a safe work environment.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in initiatives to improve production processes and enhance efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in production planning, shop floor coordination, and leadership.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems. 
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply them to production tasks.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.