Role Overview
Kelly is hiring a Manufacturing Team Lead. This is a contract role in Markham. posted 3 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
🔧 Manufacturing Technician II (Team Lead – 2nd Shift)
📍 Markham, ON | 🏠Fully Onsite
🕒 Full-time Contract | June 8, 2026 – March 4, 2027
We’re currently hiring a Manufacturing Technician II (Team Lead) to join a dynamic production team in Markham! If you have hands-on panel assembly experience and enjoy leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this role is for you.
💼 About the Role
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you’ll play a hands-on leadership role supporting and coordinating production activities during the 2nd shift (3:30 pm – 12:00 am). You’ll help drive safety, quality, and productivity while mentoring team members on the shop floor.
đź’° Compensation
- Pay Rate: $24.00 – $25.00/hour + 4% vacation pay
- Consistent full-time hours (Monday–Friday, afternoons)
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the afternoon shift production team to meet daily targets
- Participate in panel assembly, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting
- Assign tasks, monitor workflow, and provide on-the-job training
- Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and company policies
- Coordinate shift handover with the morning team
- Maintain accurate inventory within production cells
- Track production progress and report updates to supervisors
- Utilize SAP for daily operations
- Identify and resolve production issues efficiently
âś… Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of panel manufacturing or assembly experience
- Minimum 1 year of team lead or supervisory experience
- Ability to work afternoon shift (3:30 PM – 12:00 AM)
🌟 Preferred Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Strong safety mindset and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with SAP and MS Office tools
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification is an asset
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
📍 Work Location
Markham, ON
👉 Fully onsite role
🚀 Why Join?
- Opportunity to step into a leadership role with hands-on impact
- Work with a collaborative and safety-focused team
- Gain experience in a globally recognized manufacturing environment
Use AI for Hiring: Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications.
Why Kelly?
At Kelly®, we’re committed to finding rewarding opportunities that help you thrive—both professionally and personally. We partner with leading organizations across industries, connecting talented individuals to roles that fit their skills, interests, and goals. As part of the Kelly team, you’ll have access to a diverse network, ongoing career support, and resources to help you succeed. We value inclusion, respect, and work-life balance, and we offer competitive pay and benefits. Join us and discover what’s next for your career
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Manufacturing Team Lead position at Kelly?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Kelly. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Manufacturing Team Lead position at Kelly located?
This position is based in Markham. Kelly has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Manufacturing Team Lead at Kelly earn?
Kelly has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Manufacturing Team Lead role at Kelly posted?
This role was posted on June 11, 2026 (3 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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