Working Lead Hand - Night Shift

Who We Are:

North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork producing and selling interior finishings. We have been steadily growing our footprint and industry leadership for nearly 100 years. Established in 1926, still owned by the founding family, we continue to have the same focus on product excellence and a superior customer experience. We help people transform houses into homes. You’ve probably seen our products in the media featured on tv shows and magazines such as HGTV , Style At Home and House & Home , or by one of our Instagram influencers.

Why should you work for Metrie? With us, you’re more than just a number. We work hard to create a home for our Metrie family where you are empowered to be your best every day. Your contributions matter to us! We take pride in our culture of learning, ownership, and one team, and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

Location: Edmonton Manufacturing

Shift: Monday–Thursday | 4:15 PM – 2:45 AM + overtime as required

About The Role

We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on Working Lead Hand to join our Night Shift team. This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow into a leadership position while gaining exposure to all aspects of our production environment.

You’ll work alongside production personnel to learn our equipment, processes, and quality expectations, while building leadership, safety, and people management skills. The goal of this position is to develop into a Night Shift leadership role.

What You’ll Do

• Learn and actively participate in all aspects of production operations
• Operate and be trained on equipment such as moulders, rip saws, and sanders
• Run your assigned section of the production line to produce finished goods (e.g., baseboard, window trim, door components)
• Supervise and support a small team of operators by providing direction, training, and technical assistance
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, quality standards, and work instructions
• Oversee production activities including safety, productivity, and required documentation
• Perform quality control checks and report any non-conforming products immediately
• Escalate safety concerns promptly to the Shift Supervisor or Safety Officer
  
  

What You Bring

• Previous experience in a lead hand or supervisory role in a manufacturing/production environment
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook (SAP experience is an asset)
• Ability to train, mentor, and lead a team while ensuring safety and quality standards are met
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
• Working knowledge of safety practices, equipment operation, quality control, and team leadership
  
  

Why This Role?

This is a great opportunity for someone who is eager to grow into a leadership position. You’ll gain hands-on experience across our operations while developing the skills needed to lead a team on the Night Shift.

Come work with us! Send us your resume by clicking "Apply Now". We look forward to reviewing your application!

Metrie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and customers belong. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team

Metrie is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Metrie conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to references and Canadian criminal background checks for all our final candidates. All Applications will be independently reviewed.

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