Assembly Team Lead

About Oxygen8At Oxygen8, we help create healthy spaces for people to live, work, and play in an energy-efficient way. Since 2019, Oxygen8 has developed and manufactured high-efficiency commercial and multi-family residential ventilation systems that help improve the health and wellness of buildings and their occupants. Oxygen8’s 100% electric dedicated outside air systems with high-efficiency energy recovery address current human health and changing climate challenges while significantly improving health and environmental impact. Through innovation, collaboration, and intelligent design, our solutions integrate seamlessly into building systems and are paired with smart monitoring and control systems. At Oxygen8, we make #freshairthatfits.
About the RoleThe Assembly Team Lead is a working supervisor responsible for coordinating day-to-day manufacturing activities within a defined production area or cell. This role balances hands‑on production work with leadership responsibilities to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and material flow targets are consistently met. The Assembly Team Lead provides direction, training, and support to team members and serves as the first point of escalation for operational issues within their assigned area.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduction Coordination and Quality Control
Coordinate and prioritize daily work activities within an assigned production area or cell to meet production schedules and targets
Assign tasks to team members based on skills, workload, and production priorities
Perform and sign off on in process quality checks to ensure products meet specifications and standards
Identify production or quality issues and support corrective actions to maintain consistent output
Team Leadership, Training, and Safety
Provide day‑to‑day direction, guidance, and on‑the‑job training to team members
Ensure work is performed according to standard operating procedures and work instructions
Promote and enforce safety rules, housekeeping, and 5S standards within the assigned area
Identify safety concerns and escalatethe unresolved issues as required
Supervise a team of 5-10 team members
Materials, Workflow, and Continuous Improvement
Ensure required materials, components, tools, and equipment are available to support uninterrupted production
Coordinate with materials, warehouse, or production planning teams to address shortages or delays
Monitor workflow, identify inefficiencies, and support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, and productivity
Hands On Production Support
Perform production, assembly, fabrication, or materials handling tasks as required to support team output
Operate manufacturing equipment or tools relevant to the assigned area in accordance with safety and quality standards
Experience and Skills
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate, and train team members
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality requirements, and safety practices
Ability to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, and production documentation
Handling and installing refrigerant and hydronic based coils
Implementing Lean Manufacturing Methods including Kaizen, 5S, and TPM
Installing Heat‑Pump Expansion Valves and Controllers
Strong communication and organizational skills
Working with Oxygen8At Oxygen8, we strongly believe in building a team that works well together, and we are committed to creating an environment that is inclusive and provides the space for individuals to learn and grow. We are proud to offer the following benefits to our team members:
Company Team Building Events
Employee Stock Option Plan
Health and Dental Benefit Coverage from day 1
2 Weeks Paid Vacation
Paid Volunteer Day
Personal Development and Training Opportunities
Annual Salary:
$30-$33 per hour based on experience.
Location and Schedule:
Permanent full‑time
On site 40 hours per week at our Burnaby office at 5085 North Fraser Way, Burnaby, BC V5J 0J2
Monday to Friday, morning (AM) shift
Number of vacancies:
4 open positions
Language of work:
English
We promote equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, newcomers to Canada, youth. Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job.
For more information, contact Andrew Spence, Director of People and Culture at Oxygen8 at o