Lead Hand (Packaging & Glazing)

Company Overview

Cascadia Windows & Doors is an innovative, industry-leading manufacturer that creates beautifully designed fiberglass windows, doors, and cladding support systems. Included in some of the most exciting and award-winning construction projects across North America, Cascadia’s goal is to help revolutionize the energy efficiency of modern buildings and drive the adoption of high-performance building products.

Broad Objectives

This position has no direct reports but does supervise and train for activities in each zone of operation.

Job Responsibilities:
Production

• Conduct pre-shift walk through of area (15 minutes prior to shift) to survey the work available and the potential challenges of the day.
• Monitor each employee’s workload and adjust accordingly
• Monitor progress of employees on the shop floor in completing their tasks and assist if necessary
• Recommend overtime as necessary
• Provide daily feedback to opposite shift leaders on production challenges and opportunities
• Understand production priorities and foresee potential challenges
• Ensure priorities are communicated to, and followed by production staff
• Ensure materials and supplies are ready prior to being needed
• Communicate staffing needs to Operations Manager
• Provide communication to Production Manager and Operations Manager regarding challenges and obstacles in reaching targets.
• Assist with other production tasks as assigned by Operations Manager

Safety programs

• Set an example to the shop floor staff regarding support of our safety program and procedures
• Ensure all new employees are trained properly regarding safety procedures when using machines or tools
• Ensure plant staff is using appropriate/required personal protective equipment.
• Request training; cranes, forklift, etc.

QC Tasks:

• Perform daily random QC checks at stations, and document findings (form TBD)
• Ensure all materials are inspected and quality is deemed acceptable before passing on to the next zone
• Ensure quality checks are performed at stations, and document findings (form TBD)
• Coordinate deficiency touch-ups prior to passing materials forward in the process

Employee Management

• Cross-train staff to ensure all stations are covered at all times in case of staff absences 
• Provide feedback for performance reviews for production staff 
• Mentor production staff

Qualifications and Skills:

· Experience in a window production facility and the ability to demonstrate leadership

· Responsible for guiding teams in completing daily tasks.

· Effective communication skills

· Self-motivated and pride in workmanship. 

· Honest, reliable, professional, a problem solver.

· Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail.

· Experience working with manufacturing tools & equipment

· Able to read packing slips and count accurately

· Certified forklift operator or willing to be certified

· Physically able to lift weights, stand, bend, etc.

· Certified forklift operator or willing to be certified

Salary and Benefits:

· Salary: $27-$30/hour (plus $1.00 for afternoon shift).

· Afternoon Shift, Monday to Thursday – 2:45 pm to 1:15 am.

· 100% company paid extended benefits package after 3 months.

· RRSP program after 2 years.

· Continuous training and opportunities to learn with a knowledge-based company at the forefront of the green building movement.

About Cascadia Windows & Doors

Cascadia Windows & Doors is an innovative, industry leader, in manufacturing beautifully designed architectural fiberglass windows, doors, and cladding support systems. Included in some of the most exciting and award-winning construction projects across North America, Cascadia’s goal is to help revolutionize the energy efficiency of modern buildings and drive the adoption of high-performance building products.

Please send resumes for this position to Samantha Sass, Human Resources Manager, at .

Cascadia Windows & Doors is an innovative, industry leader, manufacturing beautifully designed architectural fiberglass windows, doors, and cladding support systems. Included in some of the most exciting and award-winning construction projects across North America, Cascadia’s goal is to help revolutionize the energy-efficiency of modern buildings and drive the adoption of high-performance building products.