Cutting Line Lead

Truefoam is seeking a motivated and experienced Cutting Line Lead to oversee the daily operation of our EPS cutting line. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement while ensuring production goals, quality standards, and safety requirements are met.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Cutting Line Lead is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the EPS cutting line and helping ensure production runs safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company standards. As an experienced operator and technical resource, this role focuses on maintaining workflow, monitoring quality and output, troubleshooting equipment issues, and helping keep production on track to meet customer and business requirements.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Oversee the daily operation of the EPS cutting line, including milling and laminating equipment, to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Assign work to operators based on skill level, workload, and production requirements.
• Operate all machines within the work center as needed to support production.
• Perform intermediate to advanced troubleshooting and support maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Monitor production quality, efficiency, and safety, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Ensure machines, tools, and equipment are used properly and maintained in good condition.
• Train new employees on equipment operation, production processes, and safety standards.
• Handle day-to-day production issues and escalate significant concerns when required.
• Record and maintain production data within company traceability systems.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with safety standards and report hazards or incidents

Qualifications

• Experience : Experience in a manufacturing or production environment with demonstrated ability to operate and troubleshoot production equipment. Previous lead hand, or production coordination experience is considered an asset.
• Skills : Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability, coordination skills, effective verbal and written communication, attention to detail, organizational skills, problem-solving, and decision-making under pressure.
• Certifications : Valid forklift license.
• Competencies : Accountability, ownership, safety-focused decision-making, initiative, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

A little bit about us

Truefoam Ltd.

Become part of a true Atlantic Canadian success story.

For over 50 years, Truefoam has been a trusted manufacturer of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation and packaging products, serving the construction, seafood, and industrial sectors across Atlantic Canada. Through operational successes, quality products, continued ownership and employee commitment, Truefoam has become a leader in both its EPS insulation and Styropack packaging product lines. With an eye to the future, management philosophy continues to be a long-term financial stability through careful, controlled growth while remaining flexible and receptive to new opportunities.

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Position Details

• Full-time, permanent position
• Minimum 40-hours per week working 8, 10 or 12-hour rotating shifts (Days, with some evenings and nights)
• Consistent overtime required
• Starting wage: $22.50/hour with room to grow
• Benefits: Health and dental benefits, paid time off, and access to Truefoam's RRSP matching program after 2 years of service.

We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.