Role overview

Production Team Leader

Belleville, ON | Multiple openings: Moulding & Assembly

Lead. Coach. Drive Results.

We're hiring hands-on Production Team Leaders for a well-established automotive manufacturer in Belleville. This is a frontline leadership role, you'll run a team of 15–20 production associates and own safety, quality, and productivity on every shift you lead.

If you've got a few years of leadership under your belt, you like being on the floor with your people, and you want a real step up with room to grow, this one's worth a look.

The Openings & Shifts

We have openings across two departments, and we're upfront about the schedules so you can pick the fit that works for your life:

Moulding | 12-Hour Continental

12-hour continental rotation (days and nights), with a built-in block of days off every cycle.
You're not tied to the Monday-to-Friday grind.
Continental shift premium applies on top of base rate.

Assembly | Nights (Afternoons Also Available)

Straight nights, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Afternoon openings available as well.
Consistent, predictable schedule, no rotating chaos, plus shift premium.
Straight talk: these are off-day-shift roles. We're telling you that up front because the right leader values the premium, the predictability, and the quieter floor that comes with it, and we'd rather match you to the right shift than surprise you later.

Compensation & Schedule

$28.75 to $29.75/hour + shift premium (depending on shift)
Full-time, permanent
Some overtime required to support production demands

What You'll Own

Team Leadership & Performance

Lead, coach, and develop a team of 15–20 production associates
Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable to safety, quality, and productivity standards
Monitor attendance, approve hours, and give regular performance feedback
Train new hires and cross-train your team to build shift capability
Provide break relief as needed to keep the line running

Safety & Compliance

Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with plant safety rules
Partner with the JHSC on audits and get ahead of safety concerns before they become problems
Make sure everyone follows company policies and procedures

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Work with Quality Control on first-off approvals and ongoing quality standards
Lead problem-solving on scrap, downtime, and defects
Drive Kaizen and continuous-improvement initiatives, your ideas on the floor get heard
Make sure Quality Alerts and documentation are communicated and understood by the team

Operational Execution

Coordinate daily production activities to hit schedule
Drive workstation setups, tooling adjustments, and process adherence
Monitor efficiency, scrap, and downtime metrics
Complete production and inventory reporting accurately and on time
Support preventive maintenance and trial runs with Engineering and Tooling

What Makes a Great Team Leader Here

2–5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment (teams of 10+ an asset)
Hands-on, you're out on the floor with your team, not parked behind a desk
Team-oriented, and you take genuine pride in the people you lead
A natural trainer who gives clear, direct guidance
Well respected, you lead by example and people follow
Strong written and verbal communication, comfortable in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Flexible and adaptable, you own the job, take on new challenges, and roll with change
Solid understanding of production processes, quality systems, and safety standards
Automotive manufacturing experience is considered an asset

Why Take This On

Competitive hourly rate plus shift premium
A genuine step into leadership with a clear path to grow inside an established automotive organization
You'll be set up to lead, with training, support, and a team that takes safety and quality seriously
A continuous-improvement culture where frontline ideas drive real change

How to Apply

Submit your updated resume in confidence to be considered. All applications are handled discreetly.