Production Lead
Brand: Lifetouch
Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Date Posted:
Req ID: 2025-538
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At Lifetouch (part of the Shutterfly family of brands), we believe there is extraordinary power in the self-expression. Built on the tradition of “Picture Day”, Lifetouch has captured the unique personalities of children and families for more than 85 years.
Description
This role is responsible for ensuring that the team/cell is actively engaged to meet daily production demand. The Team Lead is responsible for knowing proper procedures and provides effective training to the team/cell to ensure continuous improvement and quality. The Team Lead aides in cultivating a positive work environment for team members by encouraging team effort and supportive attitudes between workers.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee work and facilitate adjustments to the workflow (people, processes, equipment) for optimal production.
- Facilitate problem solving with team members to identify problems and develop solutions to eliminate waste, using formalized problem-solving tools (PDCA, Kanbans, error proofing, visual controls etc.).
- Partner with leadership team to optimize workflow through firm/stream.
- Actively participate in setting goals, tracking, and evaluating productivities for Value Stream/Firm.
- Promote employee engagement and develop team members by building relationships, coaching, setting expectations and providing feedback and recognition.
- Responsible for equipment, assure that it is operating properly. (varies by department)
- Communicate effectively by facilitating and participating in various meetings including Tier I, lean ideas, Kaizen and project updates-also sharing reports and information individually and with groups.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement initiative
- Use Standard Work methodologies to meet production goals by managing and maintaining production boards, monitoring the production flow, quality, and safety.
- Perform other projects or miscellaneous duties as requested or assigned.
What You’ll Bring
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience applying continuous improvement tools and techniques.
- Alpha numeric & 10-key keyboard experience
Other (knowledge, skills, and abilities):
- Intermediate computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to promote and apply Lifetouch lean principles.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to provide detailed instructions to fellow team members and delegate duties and needed.
- Demonstrated ability to see color. May need to pass standardized color test.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform all tasks in a work cell.
- Advanced image enhancement software skills.
- Ability to lead and promote a team environment across multiple work cells and shifts.
- Ability to troubleshoot and flex for the cell to maintain the appropriate pace or tempo.
- Comprehensive ability to recognize, adapt and correct various situations, tasks and performance issues that may need addressed within the cell.
- Ability to travel in the U.S. as may be required.
- Able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
Supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce is important to Lifetouch not only because it directly reflects our value of Embracing our Differences, but also because it’s the right thing to do for our business and for our people. We welcome all applicants and evaluate them based on their qualifications, without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex or other characteristic covered by law. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our Career Site.
This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis until filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however please note candidates who do not meet minimum requirements will not be interviewed.
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