Production Team Lead

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.

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 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 Production Supervisors/Managers. Standard work week 40 hours a week with occasional overtime, no travel required.

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 Production Supervisor 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 Production Supervisor/Manager for materials or product needed to fill production orders.
• Confer with Production Supervisor 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 Production Supervisor as needed.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and make 5S improvements in the production area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/ Knowledge:

• Highly motivated with a good, sound work ethic.
• 2-4 years + related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.

Education And Experience:

• Required:
• 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.
• 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.

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).

Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe) Used:

• Eye and hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor.
• Safety toe shoes (steel/composite).
• Hi-Vis Vests.
• Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Matching RRSP
• Yearly Company 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.

• Career Growth
• Annual Performance Reviews
• Training Reimbursement & Education Support
• Training tools to build you up for success