Lead Hand - Langley, Canada - Cascadia Windows & Doors

    Cascadia Windows & Doors
    Cascadia Windows & Doors Langley, Canada

    1 month ago

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    Description
    Company OverviewCascadia Windows & Doors is an innovative, industry-leading manufacturer that creates beautifully designed fiberglass windows, doors, and cladding support systems. Included in some of the most exciting and award-winning construction projects across North America, Cascadia's goal is to help revolutionize the energy efficiency of modern buildings and drive the adoption of high-performance building products. Broad ObjectivesThis position has no direct reports but does supervise and train for activities in each zone of operation.

    Job Responsibilities:
    Production
    • Conduct pre-shift walk through of area (15 minutes prior to shift) to survey the work available and the potential challenges of the day.
    • Monitor each employee's workload and adjust accordingly
    • Monitor progress of employees on the shop floor in completing their tasks and assist if necessary
    • Recommend overtime as necessary
    • Provide daily feedback to opposite shift leaders on production challenges and opportunities
    • Understand production priorities and foresee potential challenges
    • Ensure priorities are communicated to, and followed by production staff
    • Ensure materials and supplies are ready prior to being needed
    • Communicate staffing needs to Operations Manager
    • Provide communication to Production Manager and Operations Manager regarding challenges and obstacles in reaching targets.
    • Assist with other production tasks as assigned by Operations Manager

    Safety programs
    • Set an example to the shop floor staff regarding support of our safety program and procedures
    • Ensure all new employees are trained properly regarding safety procedures when using machines or tools
    • Ensure plant staff is using appropriate/required personal protective equipment.
    • Request training; cranes, forklift, etc.

    QC Tasks:
    • Perform daily random QC checks at stations, and document findings (form TBD)
    • Ensure all materials are inspected and quality is deemed acceptable before passing on to the next zone
    • Ensure quality checks are performed at stations, and document findings (form TBD)
    • Coordinate deficiency touch-ups prior to passing materials forward in the process

    Employee Management
    • Cross-train staff to ensure all stations are covered at all times in case of staff absences
    • Provide feedback for performance reviews for production staff
    • Mentor production staff

    Qualifications and Skills:
    • Experience in a window production facility and the ability to demonstrate leadership
    • Responsible for guiding teams in completing daily tasks.
    • Effective communication skills
    • Self-motivated and pride in workmanship.
    • Honest, reliable, professional, a problem solver.
    • Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail.
    • Experience working with manufacturing tools & equipment
    • Able to read packing slips and count accurately
    • Certified forklift operator or willing to be certified
    • Physically able to lift weights, stand, bend, etc.
    • Certified forklift operator or willing to be certified

    Salary and Benefits:
    • Salary: $27-$30/hour (plus $1.00 for afternoon shift).
    • Afternoon Shift, Monday to Thursday – 2:45 pm to 1:15 am.
    • 100% company paid extended benefits package after 3 months.
    • RRSP program after 2 years.
    • Continuous training and opportunities to learn with a knowledge-based company at the forefront of the green building movement.
    About Cascadia Windows & DoorsCascadia Windows & Doors is an innovative, industry leader, in manufacturing beautifully designed architectural fiberglass windows, doors, and cladding support systems. Included in some of the most exciting and award-winning construction projects across North America, Cascadia's goal is to help revolutionize the energy efficiency of modern buildings and drive the adoption of high-performance building products. Please send resumes for this position to Samantha Sass, Human Resources Manager, at .

    About Cascadia Windows & Doors:

    Cascadia Windows & Doors is an innovative, industry leader, manufacturing beautifully designed architectural fiberglass windows, doors, and cladding support systems. Included in some of the most exciting and award-winning construction projects across North America, Cascadia's goal is to help revolutionize the energy-efficiency of modern buildings and drive the adoption of high-performance building products.