Production Team Leader - Afternoon Shift

About Us:

Superior Glove is a family-owned company with over 100 years in designing and manufacturing innovative hand protection for every major hazard. With locations in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Honduras, we're committed to improving occupational hand protection through innovation.  

Does this sound like you?

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys coaching teams and solving production challenges? We are seeking a Production Team Leader to support safe, high-quality night-shift operations. Experience leading large teams is preferred.

About the role:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Team Leader leads the Springdale production team and supports safe, efficient night-shift operations, product quality and employee development.

Location:

Springdale, Newfoundland and Labrador | On-site | Afternoon shift - 3:30p-12am Sun. - Thu.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and engage production employees to meet safety, quality and output goals.
• Work alongside Production Associates and provide operator coverage, including authorized chemical batching.
• Coordinate shift staffing, assignments, attendance and schedules.
• Monitor dip-line operations, troubleshoot issues and respond to product-quality concerns.
• Promote compliance with operating procedures and safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate safety, security, quality and housekeeping in production and warehouse areas.
• Lead shift meetings, cross-functional communication and effective handovers.
• Coach and develop employees; support performance management and development milestones.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training and employee engagement actions.
• Complete payroll, safety and HR records accurately; contribute to KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Occasional work-related travel may be required.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• Post-secondary education or training in a relevant field, or equivalent relevant training and experience.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Ability to lead by example, prioritize safety and quality, and support employee development.
• Mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Intermediate computer and basic math skills, with strong organization and analytical skills.
• Ability to work nights and perform hands-on production duties; forklift and in-house equipment licensing as required.
• Preferred: Experience leading larger teams (10+ people)
• Experience in production or compounding scheduling, lean manufacturing or quality control. 
• First Aid/AED certification and handheld scanning experience are assets.

Why join Superior Glove? 

Superior Glove is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work culture to ensure every voice is heard and valued. When you work at Superior Glove, you are part of the family!

Some of the benefits/perks include:

• Yearly contenders and recipients of multiple prestigious awards including Canada’s Best Managed for over 10 years, Canada’s Safest Manufacturer, Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces, Canada’s Excellence Business Award and more!
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Vacation and retirement savings/RRSP program
• Education assistance and professional development
• Recognition and rewards through ThumbsUp!
• Team member discounts and referral rewards
• Company events and community involvement
• A family-owned company with 100+ years of history and continued global growth

Superior Glove strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the company will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities.