Production Team Lead

**Company Introduction**:
**Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group** is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies.

We serve OEM customers in the rail, material handling, mining, defense, heavy truck, agriculture, power systems, construction, nuclear, engineered products, architectural, and forestry industries.

We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions in the world through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.

**Group Division**:
For more than 45 years, **CGL Manufacturing** has been a supplier of choice for OEM customers in the Material Handling, Rail, Construction, Forestry, Agriculture, Mining and Defense industries. With operations in both Canada and China, our focus is safety, quality, delivery, cost and the environment. Our mission of good parts on time along with strong customer relationships and company performance will continue our history of growth.

**YOU HAVE OPTIONS, WHY CHOOSE CGL**:

- Competitive wages
- Bonus based on attendance, $2,000 a year incentive just for coming to work, with potential of up to another $2,500 for the year
- A challenging high mix, low volume non-automotive production environment
- Steady, full-time non-seasonal work in a growing company
- Inclusive and open to everyone
- Comprehensive benefits package - dental care, vision care, extended health care
- Fully funded RSP (no matching required), funded LTD program
- Annual scholarships for team member or their children enrolled in college, university or trade school

**SIGNING BONUS FOR DIRECT HIRES: $200 UPON HIRE AND $300 BONUS UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PROBATION PERIOD**
** Production Team Lead**

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing either the welding and fabrication area or the Machine Shop area in the Production Supervisor’s absence, including: setting-up machines, training new and existing employees in the proper usage of machinery and equipment, driving forklift as required, delegate work, expedite work, and dealing with employee issues, not including disciplinary action.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**: This role incorporates high levels of knowledge and greater latitudes of responsibility as they oversee and supervise their department.
- Set-up/refine new processes including creating standard work.
- Assist in new part set-up and in other areas as required.
- Train new and existing operators in the safe operation and set-up of machines.
- Identify and troubleshoot problems that arise with the set-up or process.
- Report improvements to the Process Planners, with before and after data.
- Delegate and expedite work as needed.
- Deal with employee issues, not including disciplinary action.
- Observe and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiencies of the department, recommend process and/or equipment improvements and coordinate the implementation of the approved changes.
- Report on production issues to Production Supervisor, either verbal or written.
- Support Supervisor on establishing methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other areas.
- Listen, respond and follow up to the needs and requests of employees in the department.
- Respond to calls by TM (ie. if the Lead Hand finds a part with a quality issue/concern, they have the authority to stop production asap and solve the problem).
- Confirm quantity - routine checks.
- Work orders for quick maintenance (ie. small maintenance issues).
- Ensure standardized work is followed.
- Ensure parts/materials are supplied to process.
- Other duties as required.

**DESIRED EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS**:

- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
- 5 years experience in machining, painting, and welding/fabrication.

**OTHER PREFERRED SKILLS**:

- Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
- Keen attention to detail with an emphasis on accuracy and presentation
- Superior math skills as well as strong follow up skills.
- Flexible and hands-on professional who can successfully direct, motivate and train employees.
- Ability to make critical decisions to accomplish production goals.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**:

- Prolonged periods of standing and walking
- Use of hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls
- Use fingers to grasp, move or assemble

**HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Ensure a safe workplace and assign safe work
- Follow and reinforce policies and procedure put in place for employee safety
- Ensure that any equipment, protective device or clothing required by the task is used or worn properly by the worker
- Provide training and information to employees on the hazards of tasks and ensure precautions are taken
- Report and act on any unsafe conditions and potential hazards that may be presented by employees or are observed while working
- Adhere to the OHSA

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