Production Line Lead

ABOUT COOLIT SYSTEMS INC.  

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.  

Recognized as one of "The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2023" by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT's rapid growth is capturing global attention.  

As demand for generative AI, high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:  

Role:  

We are seeking a talented Production Line Lead - Electrical Assembly to join our Manufacturing team. We are looking for someone who takes ownership and is a team player. This role will report to Production Supervisor and will be integral to contributing to the future of scalable computer cooling solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Attains full knowledge of manufacturing floor layout, management structure, product/components knowledge, manufacturing/technical processes , "who-to-go-to" with concerns, ideas, questions, etc., Operations and HR rules and regulations, employee corrective discipline process, safety compliance, product quality, understanding order processing/inventory control/labels, etc. 
• Directs the activities of assigned production area, becomes involved in hands on daily management, personnel development, audits current procedures and creates required SOP's to monitor and improve efficiency and compliance. Drives productivity and fosters continuous improvement. 
• Maximizes production efficiency, achieves targeted raw material usages, and minimizes waste. Identifies and coordinates the quick resolution of production processes or machinery issues that impact run rates, downtime, or quality, completes all required administrative duties accurately and in a timely manner. 
• Maintains quality excellence and minimizes controllable quality issues by monitoring key operating parameters to ensure product specs, ensures associates complete required quality checks, reviews results of QA audits and communicates to all concerns. 
• Provides leadership and direction to electrical assemblers and holds them accountable for their overall performance. Ensures they receive appropriate training. Addresses performance issues including the issuance of disciplinary action as necessary, 
• Drives and monitors safety compliance, conducts inspections, ensures deficiencies found are resolved, completes incident and accident investigations and reports. Adheres to company safety policy, housekeeping and compliance with defined standards. 

WHO YOU ARE:

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 1 year in a leadership or lead-hand role.
• Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen)/Six Sigma concepts understanding very helpful. 
• Minimum High School Diploma required
• Prior experience with hand tools in Electro-Mechanical Assembly in a manufacturing environment, wood workshops, or construction
• Requires physical mobility and strength to exert up to 20 kg (44lbs) of lifting force occasionally, up to 10 kg of force lifting frequently, and negligible force to operate material handling equipment.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship
• Minimum of three months tenure at CoolIT required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post secondary education related to Manufacturing, Quality Control, Management, Operations 
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people to achieve maximum efficiency on and offsite
• Demonstrated knowledge of plumbing, HVAC and PLCs. Should specialize in hydronic heating and cooling loops and equipment (radiant tube/fin, one pipe, two pipe direct return, reverse return, conduction)
• Experience in deploying products in partnership with customers, end-users and other stakeholders seen as an asset
• IPC-A-610 soldering certification is an asset

Skills:

• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, above-average communication skills, and a high level of customer service
• Acts with a sense of urgency illustrates ambition and drives for completion of tasks/projects
• Solid organizational skills including time management, attention to detail, and multitasking
• Motivated, creative, collaborative, and results -oriented
• Overflowing with exuberance, positive energy, and enthusiasm
• Ability to solve problems

WHY COOLIT?  

We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values. 

We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do. 

Benefits: 

• Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season
• Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day
• Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment
• Retention rewards like "The Big Coffee Break" that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus 
• Employee ownership program
• Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.