Production Team Lead

Job Title: Production Team Lead

Location: Markham, ON

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: $63,000-$75,000/year + annual bonus eligibility

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00AM.-3:30PM, OT (mandatory)

Kelly Services is hiring a hands-on Production Team Lead for a medical device manufacturing facility in Markham. This role is responsible for leading production employees, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring production targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily production activities, workflow, staffing, and schedules to meet production targets.
• Lead, coach, and develop production operators, providing training, feedback, and performance management.
• Monitor production KPIs, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMP, ISO 13485, and applicable quality and safety regulations.
• Investigate and escalate quality issues, non-conformances, and production concerns; support CAPA activities.
• Maintain accurate production records, documentation, and employee training records.
• Promote workplace safety and ensure compliance with PPE requirements and safety procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing, 5S, and process optimization.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, HR, and Production Management to resolve issues and improve operations.
• Provide hands-on support on the production line when needed.

Key Requirements:

• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years in a team lead or supervisory role.
• Post-secondary education in Engineering Technology, Life Sciences, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience leading, coaching, and managing employee performance.
• Hands-on production or assembly experience.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment; medical device experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of ISO 13485, GMP, SOPs, and quality management systems.
• Experience with non-conformance investigations and CAPA processes.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow detailed technical procedures and work instructions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a process-driven mindset.
• Comfortable addressing employee performance issues and taking ownership of production challenges.

Benefits:

• Vacation entitlement and employee benefits offered
• Optional RRSP program, with employer matching contributions up to 3%.

Why Kelly®?

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About Kelly®

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Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.