Production Team Lead

About Strescon

Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces, the New England region of the United States, and Bermuda. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow-core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq. ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq. ft. In Bedford, Nova Scotia.

In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catch basins

Job Summary

The Production Team lead is responsible for coordinating and overseeing daily production activities within our precast concrete manufacturing facility. This role provides frontline leadership to production employees while working closely with Engineering, Quality Control, and Operations teams to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to specification.

The ideal candidate has experience leading crews in a manufacturing, construction, precast, or industrial environment and is comfortable balancing production requirements, employee leadership, safety expectations, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily labour assignments and production priorities

• Provide frontline leadership and support to production crews

• Monitor production schedules and adjust resources as required to meet deadlines

• Work closely with Engineering and Quality Control to ensure specifications are met

• Mentor and develop employees while fostering a positive team environment

• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and workflow

• Assist with planning personnel and equipment requirements

• Support investigations and resolution of quality, safety, and production concerns

• Participate in daily production meetings and communicate priorities to crews

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering Technology Diploma, Construction Management Diploma, Journeyperson Trade Certification, or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience

• 3-7 years of experience leading crews in construction, manufacturing, precast concrete, industrial operations, fabrication, or a related environment

• Previous experience as a Lead Hand, Foreperson, Crew Leader, Coordinator, or Supervisor would be considered an asset

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and production specifications

• Strong understanding of safety requirements in industrial and construction environments

• Effective communication with all levels of management

• A detail-oriented focus with strong analytical expertise

• Drive to achieve results that meet and maintain safety, quality and accuracy

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon Limited offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including health and dental coverage, life insurance and RRSP options. Additionally, we offer health and wellness programming, years of service rewards and employee sport team sponsorships.  

About OSCO 

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.