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Summary of Responsibilities:

We are currently looking for an energetic, hard-working Lead Hand to work on our hybrid Weekend night shift at our Alliston facility. The Viaflex Lead hand is responsible for coordinating the Viaflex Filling department, optimizing output while maintaining all quality and safety standards. This position involves hands-on equipment troubleshooting, repair, set-up, changeover, and line operation. The Lead Hand will also perform Filling Operator/MH duties on a regular basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate the operation of the Viaflex Filling department.
2. Monitor equipment performance and make adjustments and repairs as required.
3. Responsible for escalating safety, quality, and production issues as appropriate.
4. Ensure all SOP's, GMP's, and Safety rules are followed.
5. Prepare for batch and line set up.
6. Oversee cleaning and sanitization.
7. Train operators and provide feedback to Supervisor.
8. Help in the execution of scrap/cost reduction projects.
9. Perform Filling, MH, QA/RK duties on an as-needed basis.
10. Support EMS implementation which includes maintaining the department in 6S condition and participating in the IDEAS program.

Job Requirements:

• Successful completion of High School diploma or GED required (Proof will be requested).
• Experience within a manufacturing operation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment trouble-shooting ability.
• Practical experience using Lean tools (6S, LSW, VM, DA, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping).
• 3 – 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• People coaching and team development skills.
• Strong communication skills, ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Strong ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities.
• Intermediate proficiency in Word, Excel & PowerPoint and Infinity, EBR and AS400Kronos.
• Good working knowledge of SOP's/specs, blueprints, PCS's, and BOM's.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting automated equipment.
• Leadership skills and great attendance record.
• Troubleshooting experience.

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