Responsible for leading a team of LOC employees while actively participating in daily operations.

• This role ensures performance targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.
• The Team Leader also oversees all material handling activities, including safe and efficient movement of goods using forklifts and other equipment.
• Hands-On Production Work
• Outbound loading & unloading and perform other tasks alongside team members.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and escalate when necessary.
• Performance Monitoring
• Provide feedback and support performance improvements.
• Forklift Operation & Training
• Maintain valid forklift certification and operate equipment safely.
• Train and mentor team members on proper forklift operation and material handling procedures
• Conduct routine equipment checks and report maintenance needs.
• Communication
• Act as liaison between supervisors/management and team members.
• Report any issues, delays, inventory shortages, or equipment concerns.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, material flow, and reduce waste.
• Support lean manufacturing and workplace organization initiatives (e.g., 5S)
• Enforce workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure safe operation of forklifts and adherence to material handling safety standards; Conduct safety checks and promote a safe working environment.
• Lead, coach, and support a team of material handlers and general laborers in the shop.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor workflow to meet customer schedules.
• Train new employees and provide ongoing guidance; "Go & See" approach using tools such as LPA.
• Ensure parts are delivered to the customer on-time and accurately.
• Completely daily QPV (Quality Prevention & Verification Checklist)
• Oversee all material handling activities, including receiving, staging, storage, and shipping of materials, safe operating of forklifts and other material handling equipment and ensure proper inventory flow to prevent operation or shipping delays Requirements
• Valid driver's licence
• Criminal background check, Drug Screen, and Post Offer Pre-employment physical
• Grade 12 education.
• College or University education or equivalent experience.
• Must possess intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Valid Forklift License is preferred

Work Location:

In person