Powder Coating Team Lead

• Provide comprehensive training to assigned associates on the safe operation of powder coating machinery, spray guns, and tools
• Oversee the entire production process to ensure the team meets a weekly target of approximately 155,000 finished products
• Maintain a strict daily reject rate of 1-2% or less, ensuring customer quality standards are never compromised
• Plan and organize daily work instructions, assigning tasks to a team of 1 to 6 associates depending on business volume
• Perform 'Line Process Audit' (LPA) type procedures to ensure all quality standards are consistently met before product leaves the facility
• Manage shipping and logistics, including the creation of Bills of Lading (BOLs) and coordinating incoming/outgoing shipments with the dedicated carrier
• Conduct inventory counts, investigate discrepancies, and order necessary PPE, paint, and raw materials to prevent production stoppages
• Act as the primary troubleshooter for all process issues, communicating effectively with the ownership team regarding equipment or personnel needs
• Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing WHMIS and OH&S standards, including daily housekeeping and equipment shut-down at the end of every shift
• Fill in for associates within the work cell when necessary to maintain steady production flow and ensure waste bins are emptied

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience specifically in a powder coating production environment
• Prior experience in a Lead Hand role within a manufacturing & logistics or industrial setting
• Physically demanding
• requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work within a fast-paced environment
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Valid Forklift experience is considered a strong asset for loading/unloading skids and managing the yard

• Permanent full-time opportunity in the North York area, offering long-term stability
• Competitive salary range of $28.00 to $32.00 per hour based on your specific experience level
• Standard day shift schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• High level of autonomy in a small-shop environment—the ability to 'run your own show' and build your team
• Opportunity to develop and implement new methods for tracking and measuring production processes
• Working with a management team that is highly receptive to suggestions for process improvement and efficiency
• A physically active role that keeps you engaged throughout the day in a busy manufacturing environment