Job Objective

The organization is focused on innovation, operational excellence, and efficiency to deliver high-quality products and meet customer expectations.

The Senior Assembly Lead works closely with the Assembly Supervisor to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly and production schedules are achieved. This role provides leadership and direction to assembly team members while promoting a “right-the-first-time” approach throughout the manufacturing process.

Key responsibilities include identifying and resolving assembly-related issues, ensuring work is completed according to drawings, procedures, and safety standards, and maintaining a safe, consistent, and organized work environment. This position plays a critical role in supporting efficient operations and overall product quality.

A positive and professional approach to work is expected, including punctuality, regular attendance, respectful communication, and strong teamwork. Employees are expected to follow established processes while offering continuous improvement suggestions.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Assembly Supervisor
Supervises: Assembly Leads and Assembly Workers
Internal Contacts: Quality, Warehouse, Payroll, Human Resources, Engineering, Purchasing
External Contacts: As required

Key Responsibility Areas

Leadership

• Acts in place of the Assembly Supervisor when required, making operational decisions and providing guidance.
• Assigns work and provides direction to assembly leads and workers.
• Ensures compliance with operating procedures, safety standards, and organizational policies.
• Identifies and resolves production issues and workplace conflicts.
• Leads by example, providing positive reinforcement and corrective feedback as necessary.
• Signs off on internal competency assessments when required.
• Ensures all team members comply with safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Maintains clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Oversees performance of the assigned assembly line.
• Participates in interviewing, hiring, coaching, and disciplinary processes with HR support as needed.
• Reviews and verifies labor edits for assembly staff.

Assembly Operations

• Follows diagrams, drawings, and standard operating procedures; assists with development and revision of SOPs as needed.
• Ensures a consistent flow of parts and pre-assembled materials to the assembly floor.
• Coordinates retrieval of painted and prepared parts for assembly.
• Confirms correct components are available from inventory to support production flow.
• Monitors stock levels of materials and consumables.

Planning and Scheduling

• Collaborates with internal departments to plan daily assembly activities.
• Coordinates assembly work based on component availability.
• Establishes timelines for component and assembly completion.

Final Assembly Review

• Inspects final assemblies to ensure all processes are completed.
• Performs or assigns corrective actions when defects or gaps are identified.
• Coordinates quality checks during the assembly process to ensure defect-free output.

Projects and Additional Responsibilities

• Participates in special projects or initiatives as assigned.
• Supports other departments or work areas as required.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical or construction-related coursework is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with common office software.

Experience

• Previous experience as an Assembly Worker is required.
• Manufacturing or construction experience is preferred.
• Leadership or lead-hand experience is considered an asset.

Training and Certifications

• Fall Protection and Overhead Crane Operator certifications are required.
• Additional certifications may be required, including:
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Forklift Operation

Core Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and solution-oriented.
• Results-driven with effective time-management skills.
• High standards for workmanship and pride in completed work.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to dust, temperature fluctuations, and material movement.
• Physical demands include lifting, standing, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and working in confined or elevated positions for extended periods.
• Proper and consistent use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.
• CSA-approved safety footwear is required; all other PPE is provided.