Lead Operator

Are you a hands-on production professional with a drive for leadership and a knack for troubleshooting machinery? Do you have experience in a continuous manufacturing process and the ambition to grow into a management role? Randstad, a global leader in talent solutions, is seeking a dedicated Lead Operator to join our client's team at their rubber manufacturing facility in North West Winnipeg. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled individual to step up, coordinate production activities, and become the technical point person on the manufacturing floor.This Lead Operator role is a critical position within the plant, focused on ensuring the rubber production line—specifically the "crump line" responsible for breaking down tire tread into a smaller size—runs efficiently and safely. This is not just a typical operator role; it’s a direct path to developing your leadership skills and technical expertise, with potential for growth into a Production Manager. A comprehensive 2-month training program, including hands-on work with the maintenance team, will ensure you are fully prepared to take on these responsibilities. Advantages-$20-$25/hour-Monday to Friday evening shift (4pm-12am)-2 weeks vacation-Significant opportunity for career advancement, with a clear path available to grow from Lead Operator to Production Manager -Work in a challenging, hands-on industrial environment where your mechanical aptitude and leadership are highly valuedResponsibilities-Coordinate and direct the daily tasks of the production operators to ensure the rubber production line and crump line are running according to the schedule.- Oversee the continuous production process, monitoring machines, and tracking critical metrics like temperature to ensure smooth operation and prevent overheating-Act as the first line of defense for machinery issues; perform initial assessment and troubleshooting when a machine is down-Execute preventative maintenance and adjustments on machines, including granulators (knives replacement and adjustment), small repairs (replacing v-belts and chains), and greasing-Address simple machine jams, stopping the equipment, cleaning the area, and identifying the cause of the issue for immediate resolution -Perform material handling duties, using a forklift to grab raw materials and collect the finished rubber product, bagging and tagging 2000 lbs bags with correct weight information-Become a competent first responder for minor machine fixes (e.g., flipping blades, replacing belts, lubricating bearings)-Ensure any minor fixes not completed during the shift (especially night shift) are clearly documented and prepared for the maintenance team's follow-up the next day-Foster a leadership environment that emphasizes learning, mutual respect, and adherence to all safety and Manufacturing & Logistics proceduresQualifications-Proven experience as a machine operator, ideally within a continuous process manufacturing environment-Strong mechanical and troubleshooting abilities to assess and perform minor machine fixes and preventative maintenance-Leadership qualities with the ability to coordinate, organize, and direct a team of operators on shift-Experience operating a forklift for material handling (grabbing materials and moving finished product)-Ability to perform physically demanding work in a cold and dusty industrial environment-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to mentor operators and work collaboratively with the maintenance team-Commitment to safety and adherence to all plant operating procedures and protocols-Physical ability to work in a plant environment that is noted as being cold and dustySummaryWays to apply;-Apply directly to this post-Email your resume to stephanie.biondi@randstad.ca - include job title in the subject line-Visit www.randstad.ca and search by job title, apply onlineThank you.Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.