Journeyman Welder Lead
$67,000–$84,000 year
On-site · Nisku, Alberta, Canada
Job Summary
Lead Journeyman Welder in Alberta responsible for supervising 50-75 production/operation workers, directing production schedules, enforcing safety, and ensuring QA across manufacturing. You will read charts and production records, coordinate with engineers and quality staff on issues, motivate and develop staff, process timesheets, manage budgets, and maintain adherence to AOHS/Occupational Health and Safety guidelines. The role requires strong leadership, extensive manufacturing knowledge from raw materials to finished product, and experience with lean manufacturing concepts (Six Sigma, Kaizen) and safety compliance while coordinating with multiple stakeholders to meet deadlines.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years’ experience as a production supervisor
- Direct working knowledge of operations, warehouse, and transportation management
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering, as well as inventory control of these items
- Knowledge of local and federal regulations including AOHS and Employment Standards Code
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and its executive team
- Strong customer service orientation
- Experience with all safe practices, procedures, and overall processes associated with manufacturing from raw materials to finished product
- Ability to maintain a high level of communication with both internal and external stakeholders, customers, contractors, and industry peers
- Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment)
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