Team Lead, Production

Ballard’s Production Team has a position available for a Team Lead in the Production department, based in Burnaby, reporting to the Production Director. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of products and technical processes used by the Manufacturing team
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment at all times; report safety incidents and near misses according the EH&S protocol
• Provide direction and leadership to employees within the area of responsibility
• Coach and mentor staff on a day-to-day basis and provide regular, constructive feedback to maintain a team of high performers
• Oversee the performance of members of their team and work to resolve any issues that arise to ensure Production targets are met
• Report out on Production performance (using KPI's and various reporting systems)
• Liaise with other departments and management on safety, quality and technical issues
• Facilitate training of new and current technicians on work processes, product, quality and safety procedures; ensure technicians have sufficient skill and ability to perform necessary work and meet Production requirements
• Cultivate and maintain positive, productive relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional team members
• Make recommendations for improvements to processes and work activities; support Lean Manufacturing and 6S activities within the department and across the company
• Other duties assigned, as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• 3 to 5 years technical/supervisory experience, or equivalent combination
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrate key Leadership competencies with a proven track record of translating corporate strategy into action and driving team performance to deliver results
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime, as needed

Nice to Have:

• Relevant technical education, including technical diploma or trade certificate
• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or fuel cell production environment
• Experience using Oracle (or similar MRP), 5S and Lean Manufacturing is considered an asset