Team Leader, Mortars (Afternoon Shift)

Edmonton, AB
Permanent
Full-time

14 days ago

Company DescriptionSika Canada, a subsidiary of the Sika Group, is a leader in the development and manufacture of specialty chemicals. In the field of construction, the company operates in markets such as concrete repair, maintenance, and protection, building finishing, shotcrete, tunnelling & mining, roofing, concrete admixtures, and flooring. It also serves the manufacturing industry (automotive, transportation equipment, etc.) with bonding and sealing, assembly and damping solutions specifically developed for these markets.Sika Canada has operations in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia and employs more than 650 people in Canada. The company is ISO 9001 - 14001 certified and a member of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).Job DescriptionPosition OverviewThe Team Leader (Mortar) supports daily manufacturing operations by ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent production on the mortar side of the plant. This role oversees material handling, production activities, equipment maintenance, and operator coordination to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and productivity. The Team Leader reports directly to the Production Supervisor and plays a key role in maintaining smooth workflow and operational continuity.Key Responsibilities

Produce products efficiently, including mix preparation, packaging, and cleanup.
Handle, order, receive, identify, and store raw materials and finished goods; complete all required documentation and system entries.
Use only Quality-Control-approved materials and ship only approved finished products; identify and store non-conforming items.
Support production planning by assisting with material and workforce scheduling.
Perform preventive maintenance and required repairs on plant equipment; coordinate external contractors when needed; complete maintenance records.
Direct and support operators to maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards.
Follow all safety procedures and ensure departmental compliance.
Carry out purchasing of raw materials and packaging as authorized.
Perform other related duties in alignment with Sika Canada Inc.'s quality assurance procedures.

QualificationsQualifications

High school diploma with 2+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic computer skills with willingness to upgrade.
Knowledge of equipment consistent with trade standards.
Basic operator experience.
WHMIS certification (mandatory) and other safety certifications as required.
Valid lift truck operator competency card.
Completion of Sika Canada Inc. training related to SMS, environment, health, and safety.
Flexibility to train on the day shift and transition to the night shift as required.

Additional Skills & Requirements

Ability to regularly lift 25-30 kg and safely handle solid and liquid chemicals (no related allergies).
Strong supervision and team-motivation abilities.
Effective teamwork and communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Additional Information

Join the family of Sika AG, with over 35,000 employees and companies set up in over 100 countries, which provide ample of opportunities to grow.
Many of our employees describe their working relationships at Sika as friendly, personable and sincere. We call this the "Sika Spirit".
For such a large company, we have a surprisingly flat hierarchy with direct decision-making processes and decentralized organizational units.
We firmly believe that the diversity of our workforce is a key contributing factor to our success story.

Sika is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics. We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.Sika Canada discloses that we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. However, we want to emphasize that AI does not make final decisions or eliminate candidates from consideration. Our dedicated hiring managers and recruiters carefully review all applications to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation process. This approach combines the efficiency of AI with the expertise and judgment of our experienced hiring team, allowing us to identify the best candidates while maintaining a human-centered hiring process.

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