Team Leader - Assembly (Weekendshift)

Crestline is a worldwide innovative leader in Ambulance Manufacturing and Specialty Vehicles and Canada’s largest supplier of small to mid-sized Commercial Buses.

With safety, quality, innovation and durability always at the forefront of our business, Crestline exceeds and inspires today’s industry standards.

Forty years in the making, Crestline’s growth has accelerated from three Saskatchewan founders to diverse employees from 11 countries.

Critical to success is our world-class manufacturing, sales and after sale service organization which makes every effort to provide unparalleled service and knowledge to our unique and diverse clientele.

Crestline Coach Ltd. is seeking a Team Leader in the area of Fabrication for Weekends to join our Production Department.

Some of the key activities of this role are :

Lead Team Members in the performance of their day-to-day activities

Provide clear expectations and hold team members accountable while providing continual feedback

Lead process improvement activities by coordinating cross functional teams comprised of production, materials, maintenance, quality and engineering

Monitor and address output & productivity issues within assigned departments inclusive of meeting production targets, cycle time and product & process quality standards

Take responsibility for ensuring the maximum production output while maintaining the highest level of quality and employee morale

Plan for all pre and post-Kaizen activities in his area, with help from the Lean Team, to make every Kaizen event in the area successful

Take ownership of all processes and products so that they meet all quality standards, and that nothing goes out to an internal customer that is deficient in quality

Work with the Safety & Quality Manager to ensure the safety of employees and the mainteance of equipment

Comply with all federal and provinical safety standards, guidelines and policies by driving workforce initiatives such as our health and safety system towards a Mission zero incident safety culture.

Support team members by proactively addressing issues that are affecting quality, delivery and productivity in the area through the daily morning meetings, and also through proactive and personal interactions with other departments and superiors to ensure that all barriers are removed

The successful candidate will have :

Formal training in leadership development such as in communications skills, conflict management, effective team-building, coaching and development, managing performance, time management, decision-making, and problem solving

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common technical prints or specification documents

Proficient computer skills and knowledge, (MS Windows, MS Office, email, internet, etc.)

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, volume and dimensions / tolerances

Manufacturing experience, hands on, in a related business - 3 to 5 years

Previous direct experience in a Lean manufacturing environment would be a plus

Leadership and team building skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Strong analytical and conceptual skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated problem-solving, decision making and troubleshooting skills

Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships and function as a team member

Outstanding interpersonal skills