Production Lead Hand

**Production Lead Hand**

**Location: 240-555 Hervo Street, Winnipeg, MB**

Our People Can Tell the Future. Maybe You Can Too.
- **Who are we?**_

We are a warehousing and transfer company that brings pride and excellence to the market every day. We bring innovation that’s authentic and measurable as well as bringing leadership to community priorities in equal unison with our corporate priorities. We recognize our core strength is ingenuity, which is a human resource that renews through encouragement and development. We are twenty-first century accomplishment leaders; inside, safety side and market side.

ISO 9001:2015 certified; Future Transfer is an essential network of specialist services for an agriculture sector with sophisticated challenges. Strategic national warehousing, next level logistics, tolerance specific custom formulation, packaging, transloading, and a fully inclusive company-wide think-tank of empowered solution achievers.

Future Transfer is a growing story; join us and tell your part.
- **Why work for us?**_
- Competitive wages
- Premium health benefits
- Group Retirement Plan (RRSP/DPSP)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company supplied uniforms, PPE & safety shoes
- Paid vacation
- Company lunches
- Company promotional items throughout the year
- Short term disability and long-term disability
- Continued growth and development of our people & our business
- **We are looking for Production Lead Hands to join our busy team**_
- **Summary**:_

Responsible for overseeing and ensuring the efficient and timely processing of customer production requests, in compliance with established procedures, safety protocols, and workplace policies. This role involves leading the production team, maintaining inventory, training new staff, and ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency are met throughout the production process.
- **Job Duties**:_
- Provide coaching and guidance to staff under the direction of the Production Supervisor.
- Lead by example, demonstrating accountability, integrity, and strong work ethics.
- Direct daily activities and ensure proper training for new hires.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure proper tracking of on-site products.
- Recommend disciplinary actions to the Supervisor when necessary.
- Perform random inventory audits to ensure physical counts align with records.
- Promote and enforce daily housekeeping practices to maintain a clean and organized workplace.
- Oversee trans-loading of chemicals and waste products to and from tankers and railcars.
- Communicate maintenance issues related to facilities and equipment to the appropriate authorities.
- Monitor staff tasks to ensure accuracy and timeliness of production.
- Assist staff in understanding their roles and achieving production targets related to quality and quantity.
- Identify production issues and communicate them to the Supervisor promptly.
- Ensure all required documentation, checks, and reports are completed during your shift.
- Work collaboratively with the Supervisor and staff to maintain a safe working environment while meeting production goals.
- Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- **Required Knowledge**:_
- Previous lead hand experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain production equipment.
- Knowledge of SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and safe chemical handling practices.
- Knowledge of quality control processes and best practices.
- Ability to work safely and ensure team safety.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide team members.
- Ability to follow instructions from the Production Supervisor and contribute to team goals.
- Experience working in a continuous improvement environment, focusing on process and procedural enhancements.
- **Working Conditions**:_
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Manual dexterity required to work on or under railcars and tankers.
- Willingness to work overtime as needed.
- Ability to identify and address health and safety concerns in the workplace.

Safety is our priority, both the starting point and foundation for all aspects of our business operations. Safe transport and storage of products, safe operational practices and safe working conditions enable us to protect our employees, customers, suppliers, and the environment.

We thank you for your interest in careers at Future Transfer.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.50-$24.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- Lead Hand - Manufacturing (Production Based): 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

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