Company Overview
Chrima Metal Fabrication is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision metal fabrications with over 50 years of experience. We are committed to innovation, quality, and continuous investment in advanced technology to deliver exceptional products to our clients.
Summary
The Production Team Leader is responsible for coaching, guiding, and supporting the Production area as directed by the Shift Manager. This role plays a key part in motivating, developing, and empowering team members to achieve operational excellence. Lead Hand will also support continuous improvement initiatives, leverage Industry 4.0 technologies where applicable, and maintain strong manufacturing best practices to deliver safe, high-quality, and efficient production.
Responsibilities
Leadership & People Development
- Coach and mentor team members to meet or exceed performance expectations.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and respectful team environment.
- Resolve conflicts constructively and support strong interpersonal communication.
- Provide effective on-the-job training and continuous skill development.
Production & Process Support
- Provide project support and ensure smooth execution of assigned work.
- Lead daily production activities to ensure quality, safety, and productivity targets are achieved.
- Operate machinery effectively when required.
- Participate in automation, data-driven decision-making, and technology adoption initiatives.
- Identify process inefficiencies and support Lean, 5S activities.
Manufacturing Knowledge & Operational Excellence
- Apply strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and workflow.
- Ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards, and production procedures.
- Support troubleshooting of production issues through technical and practical knowledge.
- Meet requirements as listed on the applicable Competency Document.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Degree or Diploma in a Manufacturing-related discipline preferred.
- Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum three years of mentoring, coaching, or team leadership experience.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong people skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams.
- Industry 4.0 awareness—comfortable working with digital tools, production data, or automated systems.
- Deep manufacturing knowledge, including production processes, equipment operation, and quality principles.
- High level of integrity and work ethic.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Chrima Metal Fabrication is an equal opportunity employer and strives to ensure that its hiring process meets the needs of all people with disabilities. As such, Chrima Metal Fabrication will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicant, as requested during the hiring process.
Chrima Metal Fabrication strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, Chrima Metal Fabrication will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $30.00-$34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
