Site Leaders - Production Team Leader ON
Kanata, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Posted on Jul 22, 2026
Production Team LeaderDuties & Responsibilities Leads daily manufacturing activities to accomplish shift objectives as they pertain to safety, productivity and the quality of the product. Provide leadership on the shop floor to ensure we achieve our goals. SAFETY Keep Safety at the forefront of all production decisions.Carry out Incident Investigations for any Safety accidents that occurSet an excellent Safety example SCHEDULING Organize the workflow and job assignments based on daily requirements.Identify bottleneck areas, capacity constraints and assign appropriate resourcesOrganize material movements and identify supply shortagesCoordinate required maintenance activities QUALITY/PROBLEM SOLVING Maintain compliance of process control procedures in accordance with ISO and QMS requirements.Assist in the analysis and resolution of process problems. Coordinate problem-solving efforts.Work with Continuous Improvement Team (CIT) regarding non-conforming product. Create follow-ups and training to address quality issues. Ensure accuracy of all NCR documentation COMMUNICATION/TRAINING Develop and maintain a strong rapport with all associates, management & peersCoordinate and assist in training of manufacturing associates.Lead ‘Toolbox’ meetings SUPERVISION Responsible for manufacturing and associate related administrative dutiesSupervise and coordinate the activities of all production workers.Administrate hourly associates payroll reconciliation. Report to: Manufacturing Team Leader Direct reports: Hourly associates Preferable Position Requirements Education & Years of Experience: Preferred College Diploma and/or supervisory training or strong manufacturing experience. Must have demonstrated solid leadership skills. Skills & Attributes: Excellent communicatorLeadership skillsResults orientedNegotiation skillsInterpersonal skillsComputer skills (Word, Excel, JDE, Kronos etc.)Must be able to work on shifts and available for on-call rotation. Effort & Working Conditions Normal work environment allows the associate to sit comfortably and move about freely, not confined to a workstation. There may be some need to lift light articles. The physical environment is clean and climate-controlled. There is frequent involvement in the manufacturing environment.