Lead Hand

About the Job Ready to take the lead in the aggregate industry? If you’re a hands-on leader who knows that great production starts with a great team, we want to hear from you. We’re looking for a Lead Hand to join our team at our Duntroon location. Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, you’ll be at the heart of our day-to-day operations—helping keep our processing plants safe, productive, efficient, and running smoothly. You’ll lead by example, support your teammates, troubleshoot challenges, and help ensure we consistently deliver high-quality aggregate products to our customers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in aggregate, manufacturing, production, or a related industrial environment who is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. Position: Temporary, 5-month contract Typical Schedule: Monday to Friday, morning and afternoon shifts, with Saturday work as required Wage: $34.80 per hour with afternoon shift premium What You’ll Be Doing * Coordinating daily production activities to ensure inventory levels meet customer and sales requirements * Monitoring plant performance and conducting routine inspections of equipment and machinery to maximize operational efficiency * Preparing daily production reports and communicating production results, including explaining any significant variances * Supervising contractors and consultants involved in plant construction, maintenance, or facility improvements * Collaborating with supervisors and team members to identify opportunities for operational improvements and increased efficiency * Participating in and promoting workplace health, safety, and environmental initiatives * Leading, mentoring, and supporting production team members to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently * Providing guidance, coaching, and motivation while helping identify future training and development opportunities for team members Here’s What You Need * A minimum of two (2) years of production, manufacturing, aggregate, or related industrial experience * A valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence * Demonstrated experience coordinating the work of a small team and providing constructive feedback and support * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Proven problem-solving abilities with the capacity to identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement effective solutions * A strong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and continuous improvement What’s in it for you * You become part of a team you can count on * A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing * Leaders who support your growth and success * A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry * Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events Working at Walker At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together. Walker Industries does not rely on artificial intelligence or automated systems at any stage of recruiting or hiring. Every applicant is reviewed and assessed solely by qualified professionals to maintain a fair, human-led process. At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we’d love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Lead Hand coordinates daily production activities and monitors plant performance to ensure operational efficiency. They also supervise contractors and mentor team members to maintain high safety and quality standards.

Candidates must have at least two years of experience in production, manufacturing, or the aggregate industry. A valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence and strong problem-solving and communication skills are required.

• Comprehensive total rewards package • Health and safety practices • Paid volunteer days

• Problem solvingPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Production management
• Team leadership
• Equipment inspection
• Operational efficiency
• Problem solving
• Safety compliance
• Communication
• Mentoring
• Inventory management
• Contractor supervision
• Operational Efficiency
• Emulsion
• Constructive Feedback
• Paving
• Artificial Intelligence
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Training And Development
• Daily Production Reports
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Sales
• Leadership
• Waste Management
• Problem Solving
• Machinery
• Mentorship
• Coaching
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Coordinating
• Workplace Safety

• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Lead Hand
• Production Plant Foreman
• Manufacturing Supervisors
• First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week