Production Lead Hand - Afternoon Shift

At Longboard Architectural Products, we change the face of architecture by designing and manufacturing premium extruded aluminum solutions. Our innovative products set industry standards for durability, aesthetics, and sustainability.

Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers in 2025 and Canada's Top SME Employers in 2024, 2025, and 2026, we are proud to foster a workplace where People Come First. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and respect, creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and succeed.

We are seeking two dependable and proactive Lead Hands to join our production team, supporting either our Extrusion or Decoral Finishing operations.

The Lead Hand plays a key role in supporting daily production by providing leadership, ensuring quality control, maintaining machine efficiency, and guiding production personnel. This role works closely with the Supervisor to ensure production schedules are met while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational performance.

This position is based at our Abbotsford facility on Clearbrook Road, working 40 hours per week. The role begins with a training schedule from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, transitioning to an afternoon shift between 2:00 PM and 02:30 AM.

This is a hands-on leadership role within a manufacturing environment, where you will balance team support, production coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure consistent, high-quality output.

You are a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You bring strong problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to motivate and support a team while ensuring production goals are achieved safely and efficiently.

• 2+ years of production experience
• Grade 12 high school diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment with leadership responsibilities

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, mentor, and support team members
• Proven ability in planning, organizing, motivating, controlling, and problem-solving
• Strong decision-making and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams
• Familiarity with safety policies including LO/TO and PPE requirements
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to lift 35/50 lbs repetitively
• Experience working in an ISO 9001:2015 or 14001:2015 environment is an asset
• ERP system knowledge is an asset
• Lean White/Yellow Belt certification or familiarity with Lean concepts is an asset

• Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of production operators, providing guidance on machine operations, troubleshooting, and quality control
• Support onboarding and training of new team members on safety protocols and machine procedures

• Production Oversight

• Coordinate daily production activities and ensure work orders are completed on time and according to specifications
• Monitor machine efficiency and adjust processes to maintain optimal production flow

• Quality Assurance

• Conduct regular quality checks to ensure products meet required specifications and standards
• Ensure correct profiles, finishes, and production sequences are followed
• Address quality issues promptly and work to reduce scrap

• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

• Identify and resolve equipment or material-related issues impacting production
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime

• Safety Leadership

• Enforce company safety policies and ensure proper use of PPE
• Conduct daily safety checks and report hazards

• Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate production logs, quality reports, and shift summaries
• Communicate production status, machine performance, and issues to the Supervisor
• Ensure counts, labels, and data entry are accurate after materials leave the workstation

• Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance quality
• Provide feedback and suggestions to support continuous improvement initiatives

• Inventory & Material Coordination

• Ensure materials, logs, dies, and machines are prepared and queued for production
• Track material usage and report discrepancies

Our production team at Longboard Architectural Products is collaborative, hands-on, and focused on continuous improvement. We work together to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency while supporting each other's growth and development.

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications starting from $27.00 - $30.00 per hour plus an afternoon shift premium where applicable.
• Quarterly bonus program
• Comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP matching up to 4%
• People-first culture focused on collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement

Longboard Architectural Products is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse team is key to our success, and hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, and alignment with our core values.

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