Lead Hand - Sheet Metal Manufacturing

Vaughan, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

$25–$31 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 39 hours per week

Job summary

The Lead Hand oversees production processes and employees within the Dampers cell to ensure high-quality, safe, and cost-effective output. They are responsible for managing orders, troubleshooting production issues, and championing Lean manufacturing initiatives.

Job details

Who We Are: Price Industries Limited, North America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of air distribution products (www.priceindustries.com). The founding principles of Price have never changed – business integrity, first-class service, innovation and a commitment to people. Our dependable quality, reliable delivery, and knowledgeable follow-up service have made Price a market leader in supplying air distribution, critical controls, and noise control products. After more than 60 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service. Our long-standing vision, values, and the Price way of doing business are the cornerstones of our success. We are a dynamic, progressive and innovative organization looking for new talent in our growing Winnipeg manufacturing facility. If you thrive on new challenges, and working in a friendly, team-driven environment, you should consider the following opportunity. What You Can Expect: Health and Dental - Employees and their families enjoy paid benefits covering an extensive list of medical and dental expenses and services. Manulife Virtual Pharmacy - Access pharmacy services anytime, anywhere through the Manulife app, with eligible prescriptions delivered directly to your home. Manulife Mental Health and Counselling Services - Access confidential mental health and wellness support through the Manulife app, with convenient options to book counselling, consultations, and guided programs all in one place. Life and Disability - You will be provided with life insurance in a multiple of your salary with an option to purchase additional coverage. Pension Matching Program - Invest in your future with each pay cheque through our Defined Contribution Pension Plan and we will match your contribution (up to 3% of your salary). Wellness Reimbursement Program - Employees are eligible for a fitness centre or club membership reimbursement of up to $300 per year, this includes Fitness related App’s. Personal and Professional Development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential through training and education. Community Involvement - Generously supporting health, charities, youth, and education opportunities is our passion, and you’re invited to be a part of that. Our convenient Price Café offers free Tea and Coffee. Lead Hand – Toronto Manufacturing (Dampers) The position of Production Lead Hand is an exciting opportunity on our Toronto Manufacturing team. We are looking for an individual who is technically inclined, energetic, enthusiastic, productive and can handle multiple priorities in a timely manner with a high level of accuracy. The successful candidate's responsibilities will include: Overseeing the performance of processes and employees in the Dampers cell. Managing orders and ensuring all needed materials are on-hand by working closely with the purchasing team. Troubleshooting production issues with support from senior operators and the production specialists. Working with senior operators to develop an in-depth knowledge of the product line, utilizing documentation to capture critical-to-process information. Becoming a product expert. Implementing and championing Lean initiatives. Coaching and collaborating with team members to ensure high-quality product is built in a safe, cost-effective, timely manner. Ensuring department compliance with company policies and procedures. Excellent communication skills. The ability to work unsupervised in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to make critical decisions both independently and with senior management. The ideal candidate for this position will have: Previously worked in a manufacturing environment with a mandate for safety and quality. Sheet Metal experience is a must. A willingness and ability to learn technical requirements of the product. 3-5 years of management experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. An aptitude for reading blueprints and engineering drawings. Strong leadership skills and an ability to effect and champion change. A proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience with Lean manufacturing concepts is an asset. A post-secondary education. Additional: Regular hours of work for this position are Monday to Thursday 7:00 Am to 4:00 Pm, Friday 7:00 Am to 1:00 Pm. This role requires flexibility to work outside of regular business hours, including evenings, weekends, and during unforeseen operational issues, as needed. The Lead Hand is also encouraged to model professionalism for the team by showing consistency in punctuality and taking ownership of daily responsibilities, helping to set a positive standard for staff members. As part of our hiring process, we may use AI‑assisted tools to help assess applications. All decisions are reviewed by our hiring team. Should this excellent opportunity interest you, please submit your resume, including salary expectations. We appreciate the interest shown by all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

What you’ll do

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have 3-5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment and specific expertise in sheet metal work. A post-secondary education and the ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings are also required.