Production Leadhand

What you need to know:
Position: Production Leadhand
Where: South Surrey
Schedule: Friday - Sunday
Hours: Morning - 4 AM to 4 PM
Pay Rate: $22.25 + shift premiums


Your role is vital in ensuring the efficient start-up and shutdown of production lines, adhering to strict food safety and quality protocols, and championing a compliant, respectful, and positive work environment. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity where your reliability, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills will directly impact the success of the manufacturing operation. We are looking for an energetic and trustworthy professional ready to build a successful career in Manufacturing & Logistics.

Advantages
• A competitive starting wage of $22.25 per hour, plus additional shift premiums for the weekend schedule.
• A consistent schedule: AM Shift from Friday to Sunday, 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM, providing excellent work-life balance during the week. Bonus: Payment is topped up to 40 hours a week!
• The opportunity to build a stable and long-term career in a crucial Manufacturing & Logistics sector in Surrey.
• Work with a leading company that values safety, quality, and team spirit.
• Gain valuable leadership experience that is highly sought after in the production industry.


Responsibilities
• Provide leadership, direction, and training to packaging employees, holding the team accountable for productivity, quality, and safety metrics.
• Utilize working knowledge of production equipment, including performing routine start-up and shutdown procedures for all production lines.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to all safety requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), WHMIS, lockout/tag out procedures, and chemical mixing precautions.
• Actively identify and report potential hazards and take corrective action to prevent incidents on the manufacturing floor.
• Proactively identify equipment problems and effectively troubleshoot and remedy minor mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Identify and take action on issues that impact food safety and quality, promptly escalating all concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all daily reports and required documentation related to production, quality, and safety checks.
• Lead by example, fostering a mentoring and respectful environment and responding to changes in the work setting in a positive and professional manner.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by the Production Supervisor to support overall Manufacturing & Logistics goals.
• Monitor and maintain an optimal flow of materials and finished goods, contributing to seamless logistics.
• Conduct on-the-job training for new and existing production employees, reinforcing best practices and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the proven ability to troubleshoot and remedy machine issues on a production line.
• Exceptional communication, paperwork, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities with the ability to motivate and direct a team.
• Results orientation with a disposition towards continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to problem solve and take initiative with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong work ethic with a high regard for quality and accuracy in all tasks.
Flexibility and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities effectively.
• Deep understanding of safety protocols in a production setting.

Summary
If you are an energetic, trustworthy, and authentic leader ready to take on a rewarding challenge as a Production Leadhand in Surrey's thriving Manufacturing & Logistics sector, Randstad wants to hear from you. We are a global leader in talent solutions, and we are adventure-driven in finding the perfect career fit for you.

Our expert recruiters, who are specialists in the Manufacturing & Logistics field, are ready to connect you with this exciting opportunity you can also send your resume to Asya (asya.zincirci.basaran@randstad.ca) We are also accepting referrals and offer a bonus that will put extra cash into your pocket- ask us about it to learn more. Don't wait—apply now on our website to take the next step in your professional journey!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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