Job Description

Shifts: (2 weeks days, 2 weeks nights) 1st week is four 12-hour shifts and the other three 12-hour shifts

Work Location: Oakville, ON

Summary

The Lead Hand is responsible for supporting the Supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the molding department. Assumes the role of Supervisor in their absence. Assists and/or coordinates the planning and organization of labour (full time and contract). Ensures that company policies are being followed, while maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. Assists and/or coordinates production as scheduled. Strives to meet or exceed quality and productivity standards.

Job Functions

• Organize and coordinate full time and contract labour daily
• Respond to production problems on the floor. Troubleshoot and adjust equipment if trained and deemed qualified
• Attend to problems with support equipment where capable
• General supervision of employees and enforcement of company policies and practices
• Ensure all safety requirements are met such as personal protective equipment, WHMIS
• Continue to develop processing skills as well equipment and material knowledge
• Coordinate product changes, reconfiguration orders and rework with Supervisor, Utility person and Material handler
• Assist with mold insert changes when required
• In the Supervisor's absence, forward completed time sheet (Kronos) to the Operations Manager for approval
• Review and forward temporary employee time sheets to the appropriate employment agency

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in injection molding production operations
• Supervisory experience in manufacturing environment or demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a cooperative environment
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Licensed (or capable of being licensed) forklift operator
• Excellent Communication
• Good mathematical and organizational skills
• Basic understanding of inventory control
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Good understanding of product codes and packaging specification

Why Kelly?

As a worker today, it's up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow and achieve your potential. Helping you find what's next is what we're all about. We know what's going on in the evolving world of work--just ask the nearly 500,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

About Kelly

At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.