Team Captain

Loewen is the leading manufacturer of premium windows and doors for the luxury architectural market in North America and abroad. In addition to proudly handcrafting enduring products that enhance beautiful architecture, we are an innovative organization that has evolved into a design-driven, technologically advanced company of the modern age. Our products are beautiful, and they are built to last through higher standards and authentic materials.

As a **Team Captain,** you are a vital member of the Manufacturing team focused on the training and development of the Millshop team, upholding Loewen quality and safety standards, while ensuring all materials meet productions needs in a timely manner.

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**Duties**:

- Help create a safety first culture within the department
- Help lead the department in achieving and exceeding quality targets
- Work as a member of a team with department leadership to run an effective, efficient department
- Provide good customer service when partnering with other departments
- Ability to spend 80-90% of workday on the floor
- Lead meetings
- Assist with problem solving and investigations
- Help implement and sustain process changes or new equipment/tools
- AS400 utilization, including investigative work and time and attendance
- Develop cross training/succession plan for department
- Planning and preparedness for each day, insuring we have a robust staffing and doable work plan
- Effective partnering with Evening team to help create a one team environment

**Requirements**:

- Passion for leadership and personal development
- Ability to work independently (self-motivated)
- Ability to understand and write simple correspondences as well as verbal communication in English
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and motivate team members
- Ability to lift 25 to 50 lbs repetitively
- Basic computer and math skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, communicating and connecting with team

***Assets**:

- Knowledge of department processes
- Knowledge of Loewen quality standards
- Previous experience in a leadership role
- AS400 experience

Why work at Loewen? We have a culture where diversity is valued and where you have the opportunity to make a difference. We support you and your career by providing valuable tools, education, and development opportunities that allow you to grow and succeed with us. Together we share a passion for design, precision craftsmanship and relationships as we achieve our vision to be the world’s leading supplier of luxury windows and doors.