Production Lead

Carlisle Construction Materials • Remote • 13h ago

About Us:

At Plasti-Fab, a Carlisle Company, we’ve been supporting sustainable building for over 50 years with high-quality insulation solutions used in commercial, residential, and infrastructure construction across North America. Learn more about our company here [https://www.plastifab.com/].

Now part of Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (CWT), we’re proud to be contributing to industry-leading innovation, sustainability, and performance. With a strong focus on energy efficiency, labor savings, and re-roofing trends, we’re positioned for continued growth through Carlisle’s Vision 2030 [https://www.carlisle.com/home/default.aspx] strategy.

Now’s the perfect time to join us. As a fully vertically integrated EPS manufacturer, our operations span over 50 locations across Canada and North America. Our recent expansions - including in-house resin production and cutting-edge technical labs—underscore our commitment to quality and environmental responsibility.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide guidance and front-line coordination to production workers (1-15) and tend to machines designed to process materials according to exacting standards of work orders. Acts as point-of-contact for production area, ensures coworkers are trained and following standards, and communicates issues to Maintenance Technicians and Plant Manager. Standard work week 40 hours a week with occasional overtime, no travel required. This role will work fully onsite out of the plant location in Saskatoon, SK

What you will do:

Assign daily work orders to operators and community quality specification expectations at each change.
Train and coach employees.
Lead front line COS activities.
Monitors production flow and makes changes throughout the day to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Assist Plant Manager in evaluating operators’ activities, performing documented coaching and/or training necessary so workers meet the required production standards including safety and quality.
Works in various production areas, based on company need, making production parts, documenting logs/reports, and/or entering data into work center computer interface. Delegates any of these tasks to area workers as needed to best meet safety, quality, and efficiency.
Process production paperwork and communicate with production operators, and Plant Manager for materials or product needed to fill production orders.
Lead the production floor effort to reduce waste using COS, the SQDC boards, and corrective action sheets.
Conducts periodic cycle counts and physical inventories to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Leads special projects as needed and stands in as back up for operations management during vacations/absences.
Confer with Plant Manager on rotating people in/out of the area when there is low/high product complexity that will create idle time or overburden operators.
Operate and perform basic troubleshooting of work cell machinery. Request assistance from maintenance or Plant Manager as needed.
Assures proper PPE is used per plant requirements. Conveys and enforces company policies to employees and enforces safety regulations.
Maintain proper housekeeping and make 5S improvements in the production area.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Skills/ Knowledge:

High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
2-4 years prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
Highly motivated with a good, sound work ethic.
2-4 years+ related experience in a manufacturing environment.
Mechanical background is an asset.
Must demonstrate safe working practices and possess great attention to detail.
Ability to follow Plast-fab/Carlisle Companies Incorporated policies, procedures, and processes.
Ability to lead and assist various departments within the production area.
Good communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Understanding and ability to apply construction math skills, including adding and subtracting fractions, calculating board feet (BFT) and cubic feet (CF) and basic geometry.
Ability to use measuring devices (gauges, tapes, rulers) and to safely use hand tools.
Team player able to follow instructions from both management and peers.
Ability to complete assigned tasks in fast-paced situations.

Working Conditions:

Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
Hours worked: 8-10 hours/shift, varies on shift schedule and business volume.
Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.
Heavy, stationary machinery on manufacturing floor.
Radio, Calculator, Measuring Devices.
Hand tools.
Computer (Shop Floor and ERP).

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Matching RRSP
Performance Bonus
A collaborative and innovative work environment
Commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability

Why Join Plasti-Fab?

Plasti-Fab is an equal opportunity employer guided by core values that shape our commitment to safety, integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement. These principles empower us to deliver exceptional results and create value through trusted partnerships, operational excellence, and industry-leading solutions. We believe our people are our greatest asset, which is why we’re dedicated to supporting every employee’s long-term success.