The Woodworking Production Lead will report to the Director of Operations and ensure that our team operates efficiently and delivers on production targets. This role is a unique opportunity to build and lead a team of 8-16 individuals in our precision woodshop and production area. You will be responsible for full oversight of our process including; recruitment, raw material processing, woodworking through to the dispatch of finished products.
Responsibilities
- Supervises and schedules the shop team, with daily shop meetings and task delegation.
- Manages the team's production schedule.
- Leads by example; ensures wood working practices are trained to and maintained at a high standard.
- Interpretsdrawings and product specifications.
- Responsible for the quantity of products produced.
- Manages compliance to company safety guidelines.
- Manages upkeep of equipment preventative maintenance.
- Manages compliance to company manufacturing processes.
- Manages employee performance including; attendance and performance reviews.
- Manages recruitment of new team members.
- Responsible for timesheet approvals.
- Responsible for building a high performance shop culture and nurtures talent within the team; supporting team member growth.
- Supports job quoting and estimates.
- Manages shop consumables.
- Reporting KPI Performance
Traits:
- Curious to learn new skills and grow as an individual
- Wants to make have a positive environmental impact
- Natural leader, with strong written and verbal communication
- A team player with strong listening skills; actively creates and executes on team goals.
Requirements
- Red Seal joinery certification or equivalent in Joinery or Carpentry
- Minimum 2 years experience in supervision in a shop/manufacturing environment
- Previous experience in startups is an asset
ChopValue’s pioneering manufacturing process gives bamboo chopsticks a second life by transforming this unutilized urban waste into beautiful, functional design products. Just as there is diversity in the types of chopsticks we collect, there is diversity in our design, production, and engineering teams. Our commonality lies in our authenticity, curiosity, and dedication to what we feel is a worthwhile endeavor, not just personally but also environmentally and socially. We are looking for enthusiastic people who share those qualities and can overcome whatever challenges they may encounter using reason, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. We might be small in size but, with the right people on our team, our impact can be massive.
Please include your resume and cover letter to let us know how your interests and experience align with ChopValue’s mission and values.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Niagara Falls, ON L2G 0B4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Woodworking: 2 years (preferred)
- Leadership: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
