Packaging - Packaging Lead Hand

Apex Aluminum Extrusions offers a stable and fast-paced manufacturing environment where teamwork and craftsmanship drive success. The company continues to grow by investing in its people, processes, and technology. Employees are part of a culture that values consistency, safety, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to build long-term careers.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Drug coverage, a RRSP matching plan, and all safety and personal protective equipment.

As Lead Hand of the Packaging Departments, your key objectives are to align personnel and resources to maximize output while producing quality finished products. This role is essential in ensuring smooth operations and achieving production outcomes. This position reports to the Packaging Manager and has the following assigned general duties and responsibilities.

**Duties and Responsibilities:**Leadership and Team Management:

• Execute directives from the department Manager to achieve set goals.
• Lead and motivate team, constructively manage conflicts.
• Ensure manpower is adequate and reallocated to the necessary roles and functions of both departments.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Ensure excellent communication and accountability within the team.
• Ensure daily meetings are conducted with the team to align activities and targets.
• Collaborate with department manager to manage activities and timelines.
• Utilize communication channels (MS Teams, radio, face-to-face) to provide updates and allocate resources.
• Maintain open lines of communication between employees and management.

Operational Supervision:

• Maintain a vigilant and aware presence on the production floor.
• Attaining a schedule adherence rate exceeding 90% in the department.
• Guaranteeing departmental On-Time Delivery (OTD) of no less than 95%.
• Evaluate each station of the production process to ensure maximum efficiency and quality.
• Inspect products being produced regularly to prevent rework and quality issues.
• Ensure proper utilization of employees, materials, and equipment.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and manage incidents effectively.
• Ensure weekly Toolbox Talks are conducted and handed over to the Safety Coordinator.
• Ensure monthly STOP action forms are filled out for the department.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures (both in-house and regulatory) to decrease the potential for employee injuries on the job.
• Effectively address and oversee safety incidents reported during each shift.
• Ensure full compliance with pre-operation checklists.
• Ensure full compliance with filing incidents and first aid reports.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience supervising in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in producing high-quality written communications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
• Ability to excel under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
• Dedication to upholding safety and quality standards.

Equity Statement: Apex Aluminum Extrusions is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our goal is to create an inclusive, accessible environment for our candidates and employees that reflects the communities in which we operate. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. We welcome Indigenous people, newcomers, and people with disabilities to apply for this position.