Lead Hand Assembly

Looking for your next opportunity in the fast-paced and exciting field of automotive manufacturing? Look no further

Guelph Manufacturing Group Inc. is currently hiring a **Lead Hand Assembly on Day Shift.**

**Your daily responsibilities will include**:

- Knowledge of all applicable safety standards in respect to the department including all Guelph Manufacturing Group Inc. and OHSA STDs and regulations.
- Capable of acting in the supervisor's role in a competent manner when the supervisor is absent.
- Constant monitoring of resources to achieve plant goals and targets for Safety, Quality and Performance
- MIG welding knowledge is an asset
- Operate production equipment, fill in as required as normal part of everyday duties, fixture maintenance coordination. All aspects of tooltip changes.
- Lead hand leads by example using effective positive leadership skills to promote high work ethics in departments and a positive company image.
- Lead by example housekeeping practices
- Capable of effective communication to the workforce of duties and safe practice.
- Capable of problem-solving in the department with supervisors and operators.
- Training of new employees to be successful members of the production team.
- Liaison if required with support departments independently in absence of supervisor and periodically when the supervisor is there.
- Communicates well with service departments, engineers, and production, both in and out of the plant as required.
- Capable of making responsible decisions with production tooling equipment and schedules.
- Uphold safety, quality production, and customer service as #1 priority at all times and never sacrificing one for the other.
- Participate, promote and contribute to all continuous improvement activities.
- Performs other duties as required by supervisor and management to enhance smooth operations at Guelph Manufacturing Group Inc.

**What are we looking for?**
- Education: Secondary School
- 1 - 3 year experiences
- Experience in an automotive manufacturing setting
- A forklift badge is an asset

**Guelph Manufacturing has you covered**

We offer a pension plan and comprehensive benefits package including prescription, vision, dental, and much more

**More about us**

Since its inception in 1965 as a custom Tool & Die machine shop; Guelph Manufacturing Group Inc. has evolved into a leading manufacturer and supplier of metal stamping, assemblies, headrest and armrest inserts, wire form, and other metal components to the automotive industry. Guelph Manufacturing has 3 plants in Guelph, Ontario, and our APMF plant in Atlanta, Georgia. Guelph Manufacturing's sales office is located in Warren, Michigan.

Guelph Manufacturing offers a positive and supportive working environment that encourages its people to take personal ownership of all business activities. Each employee plays a vital role in reaching the company's goal of 100% customer satisfaction. People at Guelph Manufacturing are always looking for ways to continuously enhance our commitment to process improvements.

At Guelph Manufacturing we place the health and safety of our employees above all else. We are very proud of our Health and Safety record and we strive each day to maintain this important goal. The elimination of all workplace hazards is a constant process.

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

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Guelph, ON N1H 1G1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Lead hand: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person