Production Lead

5 months ago


Barrie, Canada Norwood Industries Inc Full time

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? With experience on production lines, this could be your opportunity to start progressing into a leadership position within a Warehouse. While ensuring the production line is moving smoothly and efficiently, you as well will have the opportunity to motivate the team to successfully assemble, package sawmill parts and promote safety practices, while fostering a positive work environment.

Norwood Sawmills is a global leader in portable sawmills and is looking for an energetic, motivated Production Lead to join the team Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, you will guide the Production Team in procedures to ensure a smooth and safe operation, while maintaining product quality and achieving production targets.

**What you bring to the team**:

- 4+ years of experience in a Warehouse setting.
- You hold a valid Forklift and Raymond Reach License.
- Understanding and strong knowledge of production processes and techniques.
- You have exceptional communication skills, ability to understand direction from the Manager and/or Supervisor, to communicate it effectively to the team.
- Proficiency in production-related software including NetSuite.

**What you get in return**:

- Casual, collaborative, and creative office environment.
- 3 weeks of Paid time Off (PTO) for all team members.
- Benefits package, that includes Health, Dental, and Health Spending Account.
- To help you save for your future we offer a Registered Retirement Saving Plan that is company matched.

**A typical day for the Production Team Lead**:

- Guide the Production Team while being hands-on in production process, ensuring it runs smoothly and effectively.
- Assist team with questions that may arise regarding;
- Assembly building
- Executing final stage of assembly process
- Packaging of sawmill parts
- Provide feedback to the Warehouse Supervisor on team members performance and skills.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of products to prevent damage with Material Handlers.
- Maintain a consistent flow in and out of production lines with mínimal downtime.
- Review production schedules and make suggestions on workflows that will help with production goals.
- Guide and train the team in a helpful and positive manner.
- Identify training opportunities within the department for the Production Associates.

**Get to know us more**

Norwood Sawmills is a portable sawmill company that sells our products worldwide opening opportunities for outdoorsmen, craftsmen, hard-working families, hobbyists, and professional sawyers. Our product lines vary in price and are all ultra customizable with over 40+ production-boosting attachments (more than any other brand). We continue to lead the sawmill revolution and empower people everywhere to build their best futures through wood.

Our company is committed to fostering a positive, open-minded, and equal opportunity workforce. We are aligned with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and are able to provide accommodations to individual needs identified to us throughout our hiring process.


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