Assistant Sub Leader

Assistant Sub Leader – Production Leadership

Vuteq Canada Inc. is a tier 1 automotive supplier supporting GM, Honda and Toyota customers. We have been in business in the Woodstock area for over 38 years, but globally for more than 60 years. Focusing on interior trim, injection molding products, we are looking to add to our existing leadership team!

Wage: $21.00 – 26.85 wage progression + $1.25 premium

Shift Premium: Afternoon ($0.75)

2 positions: Rotating days/afternoon shift

Some of the Perks from working at Vuteq:

• 4 weeks of paid time off
• Shift premium ($0.75-$1.00/hr.)
• Fully employer paid benefits after 6 months
• RRSP contributions and matching DPSP Contributions
• Profit Sharing Dental, Vision and Extended Health care 
• Company and Social Events (ex. Easter Egg Hunt, Christmas Parties, Baseball Tournament, Blue Jays Game, Brewery/ Wine Tours) 
• Company provided PPE, uniforms, and allowances 
• Referral Incentive Program 
• Participate and support Community Events (Ex. Dairy Capital Run, Men in Heels, Big Brother/ Big Sisters Bowling) 
• Company Appreciation lunches 
• Turkeys at Christmas 
• At Work Challenges 
• Annual Perfect Attendance Awards 
• Safety Awards 
• Onsite Health and Wellness room 
• Quality Catch of the week
• Comprehensive Training 
• Overtime premium (1.5X regular wage) paid after 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week 
• A flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and career development

This job is for YOU, if you are:

• Safety-minded- building on our safety minded orientated environment by ensuring all safety requirements are met
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment- manufacturing can be fast paced but also very rewarding
• Willingness to Learn- you will get the opportunity to learn multiple jobs and grow within the company 
• Team player- you will be working in a team-based setting producing automotive parts. You will also get the opportunity to socialize with your team outside of work through various social company events

Position Description

• Ensure all team members are following safety policies and procedures
• Responsible to set a standard of work by leading by example
• Provide encouragement, direction, and support to team members
• Support coverage for breaks and absenteeism
• Responsible for responding to andons in a timely manner
• Responsible for identifying defects using red rabbit verification
• Conducting process audits and JKK audits when necessary
• Responsible for updating PCC check sheets
• Ensure green dot verification is being utilized for sorts
• Responsible to report out at FMDS meetings for previous day
• Support communication of any changes and information to team members, and to other shift
• Support with addressing issues and concerns with team members and escalating as needed
• Complete daily GPS
• Support training of new team members, providing assistance and consistent check in’s when needed
• Responsible for updating hourly target board
• Support Subleader and Team leader with problem solving activities
• Encourage team members to participate in Vuteq’s Kaizen program 
• Ensuring that all preparation and duties are completed for the next shift (OT may be required)
• Support and encourage department and company decisions and policies
• Support 5S activity in the department
• Support subleaders and team leader with additional tasks as required

Job Qualifications

Education

• Minimum Grade 12/equivalent

Experience

• 6-12 months production experience considered an asset

Skills and Abilities

• Must have good communication skills, both oral and written
• Must demonstrate company and team commitment
• Must have good leadership skills
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to prioritize
• Must be comfortable speaking to a large group