Production, Shift Lead

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BWXT Precision Manufacturing Inc. (BWXT PMI) is a leading supplier of nuclear-grade materials and precision-machined components for CANDU® nuclear power utilities around the globe. We are an industry leader in providing critical nuclear components such as Fuel Channel End Fittings, Liners, Feeders, and Shield Plugs. BWXT PMI has a range of opportunities in professional disciplines, including Machining, Metal Fabrication, Quality Control, Project Management and Engineering.

For more information, please see our website here.

BWXT PMI is conveniently located between Toronto and Hamilton, nestled along Lake Ontario, the town of Oakville invites you to relax and enjoy a perfect blend of urban charm and natural beauty. With its lakeside views, vibrant arts scene, and abundant outdoor activities, Oakville offers something for everyone. Home to over 200,000 residents, this thriving community combines rich culture, exceptional dining, and welcoming neighborhoods, making it a great place to live, work, and explore:
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Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

The Shift Lead Hand will support the department Supervisor and will provide front line support to employees when the Supervisor is off shift, while maintaining their regular job duties.

Onsite in Oakville, Ontario

• While maintaining regular job responsibilities (Machinist etc.), Shift Lead Hands will have the following additional job responsibilities:
• Drive the schedule to ensure targets / Tact rates are met per the Master Schedule. When changes are necessary, or issues occur.
• Direct and support department employees on work schedules, prioritizing job tasks, and managing training requirements as necessary. Oversee and schedule workflow through department machines to optimize equipment utilization in full support of Production requirements.
• Provide technical support and advice as related to standards to Inspectors.
• Work closely with the department Supervisors to identify non-conformances and take immediate action to support corrective action and resolution of all issues.
• Review relevant inspection reports when necessary.
• Drives and leads PCR’s and Continuous Improvements.
• Production Specific:
  • Host Toolbox Talk at start of your shift. Toolbox talk to include a safety moment, a quality message, pre-job brief of shift tasks and critical aspects of the job that shift. Only if Supervisor is absent.
  • Complete the end of shift report and email out to distribution email. Only if Supervisor is absent.
  • Ensure that hourly employees have completed timesheets and that any absenteeism was notified to Production Supervisor.
  • Complete a shift communication to the production Supervisor for additional information beyond what is noted in the shift report. This should include any machine issues, health and safety concerns, process concerns or resource concerns.
  • Follow up with team members to ensure production schedule is being achieved, computer and visual management systems are being updated. (Freedom AI, Supervisor Value Stream Report)
  • Reassign machinists to secondary work if machine is down.
  • Report any maintenance issues and any machines that are down due to maintenance and or production issues.
  • Daily and weekly managing of key priorities, managing changeovers in a timely fashion, ensuring all tooling…