Fabrication Team Leader/supervisor

**Who we are**:
Our company builds buildings all over North America (New York, Boston, Toronto, Kansas, Calgary, etc). Harmon Facades is a curtain wall industry leader, designing and building facades for many prominent high-rise buildings. We have a strong presence in the US and Canada - especially in cities like New York, Boston and Toronto.

**Job Title: Team Leader/Area Supervisor**

**Department: Fabrication Plant**

**Shift: Day**

**Location: Brampton, ON**

**Reporting to: Fabrication Plant Manager**

**Leading the team to achieve production goals **You ensure the department maintains a high production level and meets our safety and quality by driving continuous improvement using lean manufacturing tools.

**Position Description**:
Your top priority is to motivate shop employees and ensure production efficiency and quality.
- Recognize the contributions of each team member and encourage them to collaborate
- Showcase knowledge and skills to the shop employees by giving them clear direction on how to complete tasks
- Ensure that all shop employees wear proper PPE and clothing before working to safeguard against production hazards
- Participate in and drive **safe work conditions** and **continuous improvement**:

- Drive continuous improvement to improve quality and productivity
- Lead and participate in **problem solving projects**

**Roles & Responsibilities**:
1. Be able to understand **blueprint drawings** and identify how to assemble the unit with proper quality and safety precautions.

2. Have **strong leadership skills**:

- the ability to adapt communication to the situation and the ability to inspire and motivate others.

3. Lead **daily production planning meetings**, track and communicate performance metrics and take counter measures on missed goals. Escalate problems that cannot be solved at team level. Collaborate with other leaders to solve problems using **lean manufacturing tools**.

5. As the first point of contact for employees, you address concerns when they arise. Technical issues can be addressed by the Team Leaders. Issues regarding safety or quality and any employee concerns should be escalated to the Manufacturing Leader.

6. Ensure shop employees are working diligently to **meet production goals** by motivating, answering questions and providing support when needed.

7. Develop best practices that provide the most effective flow for the project to run. Incorporate input from the team to ensure the most valuable ideas are being utilized.

8. Review performance on hour-by-hour boards, and audit safety, quality and visual workplace standards.

9. Lead and participate in problem solving, root cause analyses, kaizen events and continuous improvement planning

10. Participate in and drive our continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for streamlining work and reducing cost and waste. Participate in and drive the kaizen (structured problem solving) process. Motivate employees to participate in improving their workplace both physically and financially.

11. Describe the purpose of the work instruction and how to complete specific tasks in the most efficient and safest manner while achieving the highest quality.

12. Ensure all employees follow **safety policies and procedures** put in place to identify risks in the workplace. Ensure all tools and equipment are in good working order. Establish an environment that encourages open communication to report safety events when observed.

13. Focus on the relationship between the worker, task, tools, and work environment to identify proactive measures to prevent job hazards.

14. Other duties as assigned

**Experience**:
3-5 years experience in **supervising/leading a team** is necessary

Previous work in another similar **manufacturing environment** would be helpful

Working knowledge or experience of **blueprints - read, interpret & understand**

Problem solving and continuous improvement aptitude

Experience in a **lean manufacturing environment**

**Computer skills
- MS office**

Understanding of fabrication processes

Ability to help identify mislabeled parts

Ability to use various **hand tools, pneumatic tools**

Experience in dealing with employee related issues, coaching employees, **progressive disciplinaries, attendance management, performance reviews and management**

Kronos knowledge will be an asset

Curtain wall industry experience will be an asset

**First Aid** trained will be an asset

**Education & Qualifications**:

- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- The ability to speak, read and write English as well as basic math - including measuring with rulers and protractors.
- Strong client - facing and customer service focus
- Advanced trouble shooting and multi-tasking skills
- Team player with strong problem-solving ability
- Strong attention to detail with good organizational skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Planning & organizing skills
- Can work independently

**Salary**: $25.00-$30.00 pe