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Lead Hand @ DEC

Morden, MB, CANOnsiteFull-time
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About this role

Shift: Rotation

Department: Stain

A Lead Hand is responsible for supporting the Production Supervisor in managing all aspects of the department including:

Key Responsibilities:

• Safe work: promoting safety within the department, aiming for a zero-injury culture.

• Coach and develop staff: monitor performance to identify training gaps, provide training, maintain, and request updates to CTR's.

• Quality work: training staff on quality standards/expected behaviours and ensuring they are met.

• Lead department meetings: involve staff in department matters.

• Monitor production activity: take action to optimize sequencing and product flow, ensure buffer holes are filled, and work with the team to achieve production targets.

• Continuous improvement: active participation in and coaching employees for continuous improvement.

• Innovation: bringing value through new, creative ideas.

Key Competencies:

• Humble: Prioritizes team success, supports others, and gives credit where it's due.

• Hungry: Self‑motivated, accountable for results, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

• Smart: Approachable, respectful, and effective in working and communicating with others.

• Effective communication: communicate clearly, respectfully, active listening.

• Able to problem solve and make decisions: working with the Supervisor to identify problems, determine possible causes, identify/evaluate and implement solutions, work to prevent problems.

• Able to manage multiple priorities: focus on and respond to competing priorities in a calm and determined manner.

• Team builder: build a dynamic team where employees work together and achieve department goals.

Education & Experience:

• 3-5 years manufacturing experience.

• Finishing experience would be an asset.

• Leadership experience would be an asset.

Application deadline: July 15, 2026

Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.

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