Job Description

Ballard\'s Production Team has a position available for a Senior Team Lead in the Production Department, reporting to the Production Director. This exciting opportunity will be based out of our Burnaby location.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of products and technical processes used by the Manufacturing team
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment at all times; report safety incidents and near misses according the EH&S protocol
• Provide direction and leadership to employees within the area of responsibility
• Coach and mentor staff on a day-to-day basis and provide regular, constructive feedback to maintain a team of high performers
• Oversee the performance of members of their team and work to resolve any issues that arise to ensure Production targets are met
• Report out on Production performance (using KPI\'s and various reporting systems) and complete process documentation in a timely manner.
• Liaise with other departments and management on safety, quality and technical issues
• Assign staff to manufacturing processes, produce schedules, and perform staffing requirement planning activities.
• Facilitate training of new and current technicians on work processes, product, quality and safety procedures; ensure technicians have sufficient skill and ability to perform necessary work and meet Production requirements.
• Provide guidance and help develop competencies in junior team leads
• Cultivate and maintain positive, productive relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional team members
• Provide leadership in minimizing COGS and operating expenses
• Support Lean Manufacturing and 6S activities within the department and across the company
• Other duties assigned as needed

Qualifications:

• Relevant technical education, including technical diploma or trade certificate
• 5 to 8 years of technical/supervisory experience in a related industry or equivalent combination
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Demonstrate key Leadership competencies with a proven track record of translating corporate strategy into action and driving team performance to deliver results
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime, as needed

Rotating shifts, two-week intervals:

Morning shift: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Afternoon shift: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Nice to Have:

• Experience using Oracle (or similar MRP),
• 5S and Lean Manufacturing is considered an asset

Our Values
Listen & Deliver | Quality. Always. | Inspire Excellent | Row Together | Own It

Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

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