ABOUT US
Barricades and Signs is the industry leader for all traffic safety needs in Western Canada. Since 2004, Barricades and Signs has experienced steady growth and can support small scale projects to large scale infrastructure needs. We offer a full range of roadside safety products and onsite traffic services to our customers. We treat our employees like our family and with such significant growth there is ample room for growth and professional development. Come be a part of our growing team!
POSITION OVERVIEW
As a member of the Production Team, the Production Lead is responsible for leading all production efforts within the sign & woodshop departments. They will assist in leading a team of sign technicians, print operators and woodshop technician in effective and efficient production operations. Reporting to the Production Manager, the ideal candidate will be a team player who can work well under pressure in both team and individual environments.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
- Full benefits package (health, vision, dental, disability, etc.)
- Employee assistance program
- Health Savings Account
- Competitive compensation
- Strong vacation entitlement with bonus paid leave over Christmas
- Growing Company with room for professional development and advancement
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead, guide, train, and mentor production technicians
- Assign and oversee work allocation
- Participate in interviewing, hiring, and training new team members
- Communicating with other departments regarding potential problems or delays impacting deadlines
- Establish work schedules for operators and technicians
- Review time sheets for accuracy and approval
- Coordinate cleaning and maintenance of production machines (printers, cutters, laminators, etc.) and provide routine maintenance and minor repairs
- Monitor signage print and application processes for quality, accuracy, and consistency
- Complete printing and sign manufacturing processes when required
- Establish good interdepartmental relationships to help balance conflicting priorities
- Establish and review standard operating procedures, practices, and policies
- Monitor and lead worksite safety and compliance within production
- Provide progress reports to Production Manager
- Other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Working experience with SAP an asset
- Experience leading small to medium-sized teams
- Positive hardworking attitude
- Work efficiently and effectively to meet short timelines
- Handle precise calculations in measurements, conversions, and other amounts.
- Experience with Google spreadsheets
- Knowledge of provincial sign specifications in Western Canada is considered an asset
- Experience with manufacturing/lean manufacturing an asset
HOURS OF WORK
The typical work schedule will be Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm with a 30-minute lunch break.