Team Lead, Extrusion

Job Description Responsible for the utilization and balancing of press and saw teams to ensure efficient shift productivity with full adherence and emphasis on safety and quality. Must communicate well with the press crew, schedulers, and all other plant personnel. Duties And Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the Team Lead are detailed below, but not limited to the following:Responsible for optimization of the press and working with the team to ensure an efficient and productive shift. Equally responsible for maximizing productivity at the saw and stretch, including optimization of saw operation, following work orders closely, and constantly communicating with the saw teamEnsure that all product exiting the press and saw adheres to Almag's quality standardsTake the initiative to assign roles to team members at start of shiftResponsible for ensuring all team crews are up to speed in terms of training - work with General Manager to ensure team members understand all aspects of the role. Work closely and continuously while in constant communication with the shift supervisor, maintenance, die shop, quality and scheduling teams to resolve any issues and discrepanciesRotate individuals on press, and set break and/or lunch schedules as necessary to ensure a continuous operationEnsure die change operators are following the schedule and being proactive about die setups throughout the shiftEnsure all EPICS entries are being done correctly by the press and saw teams including billet lengths, cut offs, cut sizes, etc., and highlight any special notes and instructions that the team needs to focus on. Ensure all notes are being put into EPICS related to downtime, die fails, quality issues, and schedule adherence. Ensure all quality checks are completed and recorded at the required frequency at the press and sawReview product scans and ensure material meets specifications. Take ownership of NCRs and quality issues with the press team to arrive at a solution, and document best practices to avoid the issue from occurring again in the future. Ensure saw team is packing skids securely and all material coming off the saw is cleaned, free of defects and is good quality product adhering to our quality standards Ensure operators are conducting quality checks for visual & dimensional requirements as well as according to control plans or test inspection proceduresEnsure any material that is out of spec is either scrapped or rectified. If material needs to be kept for QA approval or subsequent re-work, ensure it is properly tagged with a red tag. Ensure compliance with all quality related policies, procedures and system requirementsParticipate in accident/incident investigation processes & complete corrective actions with Shift Supervisor as requiredCirculate constantly throughout the line (press, saw and stretcher) and ensure all 3 are functioning optimallyEscalate issues with the maintenance team immediately for any mechanical related downtime. Work in a collaborative team to come up with timely solutionsIssue maintenance work orders as required to formalize the process and ensure correct follow ups are doneAct as the primary point of contact regarding 5S and ensuring the line is clean and tidy throughout the shiftCommunicate any deviations from the schedule to the shift supervisor and discuss ways to optimize adhering to the schedule using a collaborative approachEnsure materials (billets, skids, separators, etc.) are available at press for duration of the shiftBe proactive in communicating with forklift drivers when materials are requiredVerify alloys when changing logs with forklift drivers and ensure they are correctly deliveredResponsible for setting up the next shift for success by ensuring smooth continuation of production through cleanliness, schedule adherence, material preparation, and communication of any non-conformancesReview metrics at end of shift (shift report) and ensure all downtime and comments and breakdown of downtime is put into EPICS. Discuss any prevalent mechanical issues with following shift, and ensure enough materials are available. Continuous Improvement is everyone's responsibility in ALMAG's high-performance culture. We not only value your input, we look to you to actively work to improve the processes you do, by eliminating waste (non-value add) and variation that results in customer dissatisfaction. HEALTH & SAFETY Observes all legislative requirements of the Occupational Safety & Health Act;Provide a workplace free from serious recognized hazards and comply with standards, rules and regulations issued under the OSH ActExamine workplace conditions to make sure they conform to applicable OSHA standardsMake sure employees have and use safe tools and equipment and properly maintain this equipmentUse color codes, posters, labels, or signs to warn employees of potential hazards Establish or update operating procedures and communicate them so that employees follow safety and health requirementsProvide safety training in a language and vocabulary workers can understandFor hazardous chemicals in the workplace, ensure the development and implementation of a hazard communication program and ensure employees are trained on the hazards they are exposed to and proper precautions (and a copy of safety data sheets must be readily available)Train new employees and retrains employees as required;Participates in accident/incident investigation process;Conduct safety talks with employees;Ensures proper orientation is conducted for permanent and temporary staff;Assist in creating modified jobs when required;Ensures the department is kept clean, orderly and safe at all times; Ensure employees shall be authorized official time to participate in the activities provided for in section 19 of the Act, Executive Order 12196, this part, and the agency occupational safety and health program Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience Minimum High school DiplomaSome Post-secondary education in a technical field is an asset3-5 years' production experience in an industrial environmentMinimum 1 year of experience in a team leadership roleExtrusion experience is an asset Technical Skills/Competence Microsoft Office proficiency, specifically Microsoft Word, Outlook and ExcelMust have good team-building and motivational skills. Good command of English, written and oralAbility to think outside the boxUnderstanding of measurements, tolerances, basic geometry, and numeracy comprehensionThe ability to read blueprints is an assetFamiliarity with extrusion software such as EPICS is an asset Benefits Profit SharingEducation Assistance ProgramSocial EventsSafety Shoe and Glasses AllowanceInternal Growth and DevelopmentHealth and DentalLife and AD&DVisionCritical Illness InsuranceLong Term Disability The expected hourly rate for this position is $24.50 Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs. Our organization may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools to support our recruitment initiatives.