Sub Leader

Woodstock, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$23–$29 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Sub Leader supports the Team Leader and Coordinator by ensuring safety protocols are followed and providing direction to team members. They are responsible for training new staff, monitoring quality standards, and completing daily production audits.

Job details

Sub Leader – Production Leadership Vuteq Canada Inc. is a tier 1 automotive supplier supporting GM, Honda and Toyota customers. We have been in business in the Woodstock area for over 38 years, but globally for more than 60 years. Focusing on interior trim, injection molding products, we are looking to add to our existing leadership team! Wage: $21.00 – 26.85 wage progression + $2.00 premium Shift Premium: Afternoon ($0.75) / Midnights ($1.00) 3 positions: * 2 – rotation days/afternoon shift * 1- straight midnight shift Some of the Perks from working at Vuteq: * 4 weeks of paid time off * Shift premium ($0.75-$1.00/hr.) * Fully employer paid benefits after 6 months * RRSP contributions and matching DPSP Contributions * Profit Sharing Dental, Vision and Extended Health care * Company and Social Events (ex. Easter Egg Hunt, Christmas Parties, Baseball Tournament, Blue Jays Game, Brewery/ Wine Tours) * Company provided PPE, uniforms, and allowances * Referral Incentive Program * Participate and support Community Events (Ex. Dairy Capital Run, Men in Heels, Big Brother/ Big Sisters Bowling) * Company Appreciation lunches * Turkeys at Christmas * At Work Challenges * Annual Perfect Attendance Awards * Safety Awards * Onsite Health and Wellness room * Quality Catch of the week * Comprehensive Training * Overtime premium (1.5X regular wage) paid after 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week * A flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance * Opportunities for growth and career development This job is for YOU, if you are: * Safety-minded- building on our safety minded orientated environment by ensuring all safety requirements are met * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment- manufacturing can be fast paced but also very rewarding * Willingness to Learn- you will get the opportunity to learn multiple jobs and grow within the company * Team player- you will be working in a team-based setting producing automotive parts. You will also get the opportunity to socialize with your team outside of work through various social company events Position Description * Support TL and Coordinator with ensuring all team members are following all safety protocols and procedures * Provide direction and support to team members * Responsible to set a standard of work by leading by example * Complete incident/accident reports and implement countermeasures; work with other leadership to ensure countermeasures are in place and being followed * Responsible to set a standard of work by leading by example * Train new team members in the department to ensure they fully understand job duties * Lead start of shift team member meetings, daily – communicate the Weekly Safety Focus; responsible to identify and implement solutions that would improve the weekly safety focus in the department * Ensure team members are hitting department targets and following proper quality protocols * Complete daily GPS * Perform JKK audits, process audits and countermeasure audits on any recent and past quality concerns * Complete hourly part checks; ensuring parts meet customer quality standards * Support Coordinator with addressing issues and concerns with team members and escalating as needed * Ensure all team members are following safety policies and procedures * Ensuring that all duties are required for next shift, it may be required to work overtime * Encourage team members to participate in Vuteq’s Kaizen program * Support and encourage department and company decisions and policies * Support team leader with additional tasks as required Job Qualifications Education * Minimum Grade 12/equivalent Experience * 6 months - 1-year experience considered an asset * Experience working in production * Previous leadership experience considered an asset Skills and Abilities * Must have good communication skills, both oral and written * Ability to delegate * Must be able to demonstrate good decision-making skills * Must be able to prioritize * Must demonstrate company and team commitment * Must have good leadership skills * Must be able to work with minimal supervision * Must be able to prioritize * Must be comfortable speaking to a large group

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of a Grade 12 education and experience in a production environment. Previous leadership experience is considered an asset, along with strong communication and decision-making skills.