Production Line Lead - Row CDU (Packaging)
ABOUT COOLIT SYSTEMS INC.
Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.
Recognized as one of “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023” by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT's rapid growth is capturing global attention.
As demand for generative AI, high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Role:
We are seeking a talented Production Line Lead - Row CDU Line (Packaging) to join our Manufacturing team.The Production Line Lead is responsible for the safety and productivity of all production technicians on the manufacturing floor. Additionally, the Team Leader position is accountable for ensuring that production scheduled for completion is executed in a timely manner and within all quality parameters and for participation in both the hiring and performance management processes. This position will report to the Production Line supervisor and will work closely with the whole Manufacturing Team.
Responsibilities:
- Attains full knowledge of manufacturing floor layout, management structure, product/components knowledge, manufacturing/technical processes , “who-to-go-to” with concerns, ideas, questions, etc., Operations and HR rules and regulations, employee corrective discipline process, safety compliance, product quality, understanding order processing/inventory control/labels, etc.
- Directs the activities of assigned production area, becomes involved in hands on daily management, personnel development, audits current procedures and creates required SOP’s to monitor and improve efficiency and compliance. Drives productivity and fosters continuous improvement.
- Maximizes production efficiency, achieves targeted raw material usages, and minimizes waste. Identifies and coordinates the quick resolution of production processes or machinery issues that impact run rates, downtime, or quality, completes all required administrative duties accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintains quality excellence and minimizes controllable quality issues by monitoring key operating parameters to ensure product specs, ensures associates complete required quality checks, reviews results of QA audits and communicates to all concerns.
- Provides leadership and direction to Production Technicians and holds them accountable for their overall performance. Ensures they receive appropriate training. Addresses performance issues including the issuance of disciplinary action as necessary,
- Drives and monitors safety compliance, conducts inspections, ensures deficiencies found are resolved, completes incident and accident investigations and reports. Adheres to company safety policy, housekeeping and compliance with defined standards.
WHO YOU ARE:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum five (5) years prior manufacturing and two (2) years prior people supervisory experience.
- Excellent communications, people management skills, leadership competencies.
- Problem solver, assertive, creative, energetic, positive thinker, able to multi task, strong organizational skills.
- Mechanical aptitude/comprehension.
- Capability to lift up-to 50 lbs as needed.
- Ability to work Manday to Friday 7am to 3:30pm. There may be a possibility of this changing in the future as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Post secondary education related to Manufacturing, Quality Control, Management, or Operations.
- Experience with electro/mechanical manufacturing.
- Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen)/Six Sigma concepts understanding.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Familiar with PLCs, automation systems, and troubleshooting (asset)
Skills:
- Excellent communications, people management skills, and leadership competencies.
- Problem solver, assertive, creative, energetic, positive thinker, able to multitask, strong and organizational skills.
- Mechanical aptitude and comprehension skills.
- Self-starter and able to independently move projects forward, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Works well in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
WHY COOLIT?
We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values.
We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.
- Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
- Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment.
- Retention rewards like “The Big Coffee Break” that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.
- Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.
We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.
