Welding/Fabrication Lead

This is a career that you have been waiting for your whole life. STANLEY Infrastructure, a division of Stanley Black & Decker, is a global manufacturer of hydraulic tools and attachments with world class brands and a rich history focusing on bringing innovative solutions to market. It is recognized around the world for the strength of its people, products and brands. Joining the STANLEY Infrastructure team means living our core values of integrity, accountability, courage, innovation, agility, performance, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Who We Are
We re the World s largest tool company. We re industry visionaries. We re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4. 0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art smart factory products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn’t stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

We currently looking for a Welding/Fabrication Lead to work at our Stanley Infrastructure / CWS Industries (Mfg) plant based in Surrey, BC. The position reports to the Production Group Lead at the plant.

Summary
The Welding/Fabrication Lead is a key member within our manufacturing plant. The successful candidate is responsible for leading the team to successfully manufacture product and ensure on time delivery of the product. As this is an integral role the successful candidate must be able to build solid internal relationships with the Group Lead and production associates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assigned team while demonstrating a Safety Always mind-set that holds all leaders and team members to a high standard where safety and integrity are concerned.
• Plan daily production for the team and communicate it visually and verbally i.e. dispatch reports
• Lead a start-of-shift 10-minute meeting to discuss previous day s safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance, current day s plans and lead morning stretch
• Monitor workflow requirements and work to handle issues that may arise so that team members can continue working consistently on their job responsibilities
• Ensure standard work and work sequences are being followed and hold operators accountable to meet quality standards and achieve allotted time for operations
• Anticipate and eliminate problems that may affect the team s ability to perform
• Propose solutions and work with appropriate stakeholders to eliminate identified issues
• Participate in creating and ensuring standardized processes are followed to reduce variation and improve flow
• Participate in creation of standard work procedures for assigned department
• Identify capacity constraints and flex workforce to ensure customer requirements are met
• Understand & execute, as applicable, inventory, workorder, audit, drawing, ERP/MRP paperwork & computer transactions
• Responsible for all training and cross-training within the assigned Department
• Manage and maintain team improvement level 1 daily layered accountability board and metrics. Reporting daily level 1 KPIs to level 2 daily layered accountability board.
• Responsible for daily/weekly audits including 5(6) S, product quality, system quality, process, 2nd level work cell, Behaviour Based Safety, Level 1 D.L.A., Kanban, etc.
• Responsible to drive and maintain 5 (6)S, cell audits, behaviour based safety observations, and all other management tools
• Drive and lead continuous improvement initiatives within designated teams
• Participate and execute Kaizen events
• Cultivate and foster a culture of continuous improvement within assigned team

Who You Are
You re a curious problem solver who has the ability to bring big ideas to life. You re creative and diligent but can navigate a large organization with ease. You re agile and adaptable but work with precision to ensure we deliver top-notch customer experiences.

You are an individual with ..

• A red seal/journeyman ticket or equivalent experience (fabrication preferred or welding)
• At least 3 to 5 years experience in a manufacturing metal fabrication environment
• Strong leadership capabilities, together with at least 2 years supervisory experience, preferably in a similar manufacturing environment
• An in-depth understanding and practice of lean manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of an ERP manufacturing software
• Excellent training, supervising and giving performance feedback abilities
• Superior interpersonal skills and experience in organizing and guiding production associates
• Innovative, having an eye for quality and detail orientated skills
• An outstanding ability to be a critical thinker, with communication, collaborative problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Capabilities to work in a fast-paced environment dealing with ad-hoc issues when required
• Sound health and safety experience, and knowledge of H&S policies & practices

Our Benefits & Perks

• An extremely competitive compensation plan
• Personal development and growth opportunities; through internal leadership programs and education assistance
• An exceptional benefit plan which includes; flexible spending account, medical, dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance, EAP and disability
• A retirement account plan
• Paid vacation, holidays and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Exceptional discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and as well discount programs for many other vendors and partners

What SB&D Offers You

• Career Opportunity: Career paths aren t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learning & Development: Our lifelong learning philosophy means you ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
• Diverse & Inclusive Culture: We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that s how the best work gets done. You ll find we like to have fun here, too.
• Purpose-Driven Company: You ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

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Job Type: Full-time