Manufacturing Lead Hand

**A little about Formations**:
Formations Inc. is a forward-thinking distribution company committed to provide quality product, knowledgeable staff and substantial financial commitment through inventory and investment in our customers to ensure the success of our customers, suppliers, and industry. Formations Inc. is a privately-owned wholesale distributor of non-structural wood products and accessories and Manufacturing of Cabinet Doors to the woodworking community in Western Canada.

**What our Core Values are**:
**Respect - Accountability - Team - Communication - Innovation**

**Job Summary**:
As the **Manufacturing Lead Hand** your primary responsibility will be to oversee the efficient cabinet door manufacturing operations, including scheduling orders, preparing production runs, providing training and motivation to staff and performing routine machine maintenance to maximize output. In this role, it is required that the individual report to the Manufacturing Supervisor. **Manufacturing Lead Hand will be required to operate machines as needed, these machines include CNC equipment such as Saws and Edge Banders.** Manufacturing Lead Hand will drive improvement by supporting and coaching the manufacturing team to meet their goals and ensuring proper resources are in place for the team to be successful. To ensure top quality products, routine checks and proper machine setup will be of importance. The Manufacturing Lead Hand will utilize manufacturing software to balance effectiveness and material yield for production runs.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Understand and follow all corporate safety policies and procedures, including PPE requirements
- Understand department and company goals, motivating a team towards continuous improvement
- Learn and master all processes/equipment within assigned department (program, run, maintain)
- Report to Manufacturing Supervisor directly
- Create production runs using excel and optimization software, adjusting settings for speed/yield
- Read technical paperwork and drawings to interpret specifications and machining parameters
- Utilize quick, logical decision making to resolve production and scheduling issues
- Perform quality checks of inbound materials and final products - maintain and report on QC data
- Liaise between production staff, sales and management as required to meet order demands
- Plan material requirements, perform inventory counts and reorder supplies as needed
- Ensure production department is organized and clean for safe/efficient work
- Provide continuous training/coaching to reports - strong focus on safety, quality and efficiency
- Maintain forklift certification to assist with material transport and machine loading
- Loading materials manually utilize lift for larger sheet goods

**Requirements and Qualifications**:

- Minimum of 1 years of experience with advanced machine operating skills of CNC equip (Saws/Edge Banders) with a mechanical aptitude to perform maintenance required
- Knowledge in the Wood-Working production industry
- A minimum of 1 year of proven supervisory experience leading and motivating a team of Operators in a manufacturing is required
- Experience CNC Optimization software preferred
- Forklift Certification preferred
- Strong ability to problem solves with strategic, logical decision making
- Advanced measuring skills in imperial and metric (tape measure to 0.5mm, calipers to 0.1mm)
- Ability to interpret and create technical drawings and information
- Enhanced math skills - unit conversions, arithmetic operations, ratios and percentages
- Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal) tailored for management, staff and customer audiences
- Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly
- Self-motivated and driven to continuously improve and add value to the organization
- Attention to detail
- Hands-on role

**What we offer**:

- Competitive Wage and Sign on bonus.
- Working in-Branch (Flexible Shift) Mon - Friday (8 hours/day)
- Located in Gloucester Business Centre. Transportation assistance available if necessary.
- Extended health benefits including dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Company Events.
- Onsite parking.
- Work with an inclusive fun supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to work with a growing company.

**COVID-19**:
Our company is committed to taking every reasonable precaution to protect the health and safety of our people, volunteers, communities, and clients from the spread of adverse health consequences of COVID-19. With this commitment in mind, we comply with all public health mandates (locally, provincially and/or federally, as applicable) and have implemented various safety measures in accordance.

**Job Type**: Full-time

**Salary**: $23.00-$28.00 per hour

**Ability to commute/relocate**:

- Langley, BC V4W 0B6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- CNC Operation (Saws/Edge Banders) : 1 year (required)

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