RH7444 - Lead - Production Direct
The Shift Lead coordinates production labor, enforces company policies, and ensures safety standards are met on the floor. They also act as the Supervisor in their absence and manage production changes and equipment issues.
- On-site
- Oakville, ON
- Posted Aug 18, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Responsibilities: * Organize and coordinate full-time and contract labor. * Respond to production problems on the floor. * Attend to problems with support equipment where capable. * General supervision of employees and enforcement of company policies and practices. * Ensure all safety requirements are met such as personal protective equipment, WHMIS. * Continue to develop processing skills as well equipment and material knowledge. * Coordinate product changes, reconfiguration orders and rework with Supervisor, Utility person and Material handler. * Assist with mold insert changes when required. * In the Supervisor’s absence, forward completed time sheet (Kronos) to the Operations Manager for approval. Review and forward temporary employee time sheets to the appropriate employment agency. Requirements: * 2 years of experience in injection molding production operations. * Supervisory experience in manufacturing environment or demonstrated leadership skills. * Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a cooperative environment. * Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. * Licensed (or capable of being licensed) forklift operator. * Excellent Communication. * Good mathematical and organizational skills. * Basic understanding of inventory control. * Basic computer and data entry skills. * Good understanding of product codes and packaging specifications. * Ability to be on feet up to 8-12 hours per shift. * Use of hands and fingers to perform job function. * Ability to stoop, kneel, bend and climb. * Ability to lift up to 35lbs. Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development? Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company. Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team. At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that’s always striving to innovate and serve customers better—and help them be better stewards of the environment. Whether you’re a seasoned professional—or just beginning your career—there’s a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us! Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
What you’ll do
The Shift Lead coordinates production labor, enforces company policies, and ensures safety standards are met on the floor. They also act as the Supervisor in their absence and manage production changes and equipment issues.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in injection molding production and demonstrated leadership or supervisory skills. The role requires physical stamina for standing and lifting, as well as proficiency in basic computer tasks and inventory control.
Listed skills
- Problem solvingPreferred
- LeadershipPreferred
- Forklift operationPreferred
- CommunicationPreferred
- Data entryPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Injection molding
- Supervision
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Forklift operation
- Communication
- Mathematical skills
- Organizational skills
- Inventory control
- Data entry
- Product codes
- Packaging specifications
- WHMIS
- Organizational Skills
- Lifting Ability
- UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
- Critical Thinking
- Data Entry
- Packaging And Labeling
- Forklift Truck
- Innovation
- Injection Molding
- Interpersonal Communications
- Inventory Control
- Problem Solving
- Mathematics
- Operations Management
- Operations
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
- Logistics
- Trades
- Production Director
- Packaging Machine Operator
- Stationary Plant and Machine Operators Not Elsewhere Classified
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
