Mechanical Assembly Group Leader - Bench Assembly

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

Job Description

Major Duties: Coordinate the activities of a team of Toolmakers, Assemblers, and Apprentices involved in mechanical builds in bench assembly. Ensure that quality products are built on time, safely, and within budget.

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual for our Bench Assembly area. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating station-level builds for multiple projects while supervising a core team of Toolmakers, Assemblers, and Apprentices. This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

· Coordinate the activities of Toolmakers, Assemblers, and Apprentices involved in bench assembly, ensuring that work is completed on time and within budget.

· Collaborate with Group Leads and Assembly Managers to plan and achieve budget targets, aiming to stay within total labor hours

· Ensure the team works safely and achieves no lost time accidents.

· Provide constructive feedback to employees, manage performance, and promote a positive team environment. Address issues such as absenteeism, attitude, workmanship, efficiency, and work habits with the help of the Assembly Managers and Group Leads.

· Train apprentices according to ATS manufacturing standards and the Machine Tool Builder and Integrator / Millwright apprenticeship training standards. Delegate work based on skills and experience.

· Participate in reviewing objectives and continuous improvement initiatives with the team.

· Engage in the planning stage of projects with the Group Leads, Assembly Managers, and project team to understand and communicate customer needs.

· Ensure ATS standards are met during the assembly process and address any potential design problems through JIRA and our NCR process.

· Maintain a systematic method of bench assembly that ensures product and build status is identified throughout the process.

· Manage the bench assignment tracker and other key metrics within the Bench Assembly area to ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications

· Certificate of Qualification as a Machine Tool Builder and Integrator or equivalent

· Strong leadership and team management skills.

· Excellent organizational and planning abilities.

· Ability to provide constructive feedback and manage performance.

· Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

· Experience with training and developing apprentices.

· Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience in the automation systems industry.

· Familiarity with ATS manufacturing standards and procedures.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team:

We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!

We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program

A place to BELONG: We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary