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JOB POST #5325-2026

Production Team Lead

Date Posted: March 25th, 2026 Date Closing: April 10th, 2026
Industry: Manufacturing / Production
Pay Rate: $28/hour
Location: Barrie
A client of IS2 Workforce Solutions is hiring an experienced Team Lead to support daily production operations in a manufacturing environment in Barrie. This is a full-time, on-site role ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys coordinating workflow, managing priorities, and mentoring team members.
The Team Lead plays a key role in job scheduling, inventory awareness, and team leadership to ensure customer orders are completed efficiently, accurately, and on time.
What You’ll Be Doing
Production Scheduling & Workflow Coordination
  • Review open orders daily and prioritize based on shipping deadlines and customer commitments
  • Verify parts availability before starting jobs and flag shortages
  • Coordinate with purchasing to confirm arrival dates for missing components
  • Assign jobs based on team member skills and current workloads
  • Adjust schedules as needed to minimize downtime and maintain productivity
Inventory Awareness
  • Ensure required parts are available before work begins
  • Monitor inventory usage and support picking and ordering processes
  • Proactively communicate delays or risks impacting production
Team Leadership & Supervision
  • Assign daily tasks and monitor progress throughout the shift
  • Balance workloads to support multitasking without bottlenecks
  • Provide coaching, guidance, and mentorship to team members
  • Address questions, concerns, and issues promptly and respectfully
Daily Operations
  • Complete opening procedures, including start-of-day equipment checks
  • Maintain accurate schedules, priority lists, and production updates
  • Complete end-of-day closing procedures and handoff notes
  • Support housekeeping, maintenance, and continuous improvement tasks
Training & Development
  • Support onboarding and training of team members
  • Follow a structured supervisory development and mentoring approach
  • Participate in weekly progress reviews with management
  • Document training progress and provide constructive feedback
Communication & Coordination
  • Keep the team informed of changing priorities, delays, or order updates
  • Maintain regular communication with purchasing and leadership
  • Encourage open communication and proactive problem-solving
What We’re Looking For
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or production leadership role
  • Strong organizational and job scheduling skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Clear, respectful communication style with a coaching mindset
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Experience with inventory management and production workflows is an asset
Why Work With Us?
  • Full-time, stable employment opportunity
  • Competitive pay at $28/hour
  • Hands-on leadership role with room for growth
  • Supportive team environment focused on skill development
  • Opportunity to work with a well-established manufacturing operation in Barrie
Apply Today!
If you’re an experienced production leader ready for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact our team for more information.

How to Apply:

Send your resume to barrie@is2.ca

Please reference this job posting in your email: JOB POSTING #5325-2026