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 .

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:

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.

Position Overview:

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. 

Location: 

Onsite in Oakville, Ontario 

Your Day to Day:

• 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 is clearly defined in the tool setup sheets. Prove-out program with programmer, building setup instructions, enhancing the tooling setup sheets with correct run times, tool length description, offsets to create Job Kits per job.
  • Drive continuous improvement in the cell, driving run-time and rework/scrap % reduction, documenting these gaps to management through continuous improvement logs, etc. War on Waste, Engineering Change Request.
  • Support Supervisor to ensure all team members are completing the maintenance check list. 
  • Support the Supervisor in the daily and weekly managing of key priorities through the machinist and QC team to ensure the plan is achieved.
  • Problem solves tooling, programing, minor maintenance issues with team members, documenting gaps to management through PCR’s (Production Change Request).
  • Assist in necessary corrective actions to prevent scrap and or rework.
  • Assist with orientations of new production employees and with others from cross training departments.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Sound understanding of Quality requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities. Previous leadership experience an asset.
• Expertise in reading and interpreting engineering component drawings including a very strong understanding of metrology and GD&T.
• Knowledge of ASME Code, ISO 9001, CSA N285.0 and N299 quality programs is an asset.
• Ability to communicate, motivate and lead teams in the pursuit of optimal resolutions to problems.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills to work within a team-based environment. 

The base salary range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $65,000 and $82,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

 

At BWXT, we are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring process. As part of our recruitment practices, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening and evaluating applicants. These tools support our efforts to make consistent and equitable hiring decisions. BWXT Precision Manufacturing Inc. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or any other category protected by provincial law. BWXT Precision Manufacturing Inc. is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods and services while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Human Resources.

BWXT confirms that the position represents a current vacancy within our organization.