Manufacturing Team Lead 

Internal Posting
Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Workplace: Onsite
Career Opportunity
GeoSpectrum is growing and has a new career opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Team Lead!
Reporting to the Manager of Technical Assembly and Technology, the Manufacturing Team Lead is responsible for leading daily production activities to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing of products. This role provides frontline leadership to a team of manufacturing employees, coordinates workflow and resources, monitors production performance, and promotes a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and teamwork. The Manufacturing Team Lead serves as the primary point of contact on the production floor, ensuring that production schedules are achieved while maintaining compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Core Responsibilities
The core responsibilities of the Manufacturing Team Lead is to build on the responsibilities of the Coordinator role.
People Leadership
Role model and a champion of
GeoSpectrum’s culture, and values.
Lead, coach, and support a team of production employees to achieve operational objectives.
Monitor workflow, team staffing levels, and resource allocation to maximize productivity.
Participate in recruitment, onboarding and performance evaluations.
Contribute to employee engagement through team building, recognition, training, and performance management.
Assist with performance management activities, including goal setting, coaching, and disciplinary actions when required. Provide on-the-job mentorship, coaching and feedback.
Review weekly timesheets and manage attendance.
Address basic level Employee Relation matters (with the support of Management and HR).
Ensure occupational health and safety education, compliance, and reporting.
Participate and practice ongoing leadership skill development.
Operational Management
Support management with executing department goals, priorities and team member
Coordinate daily manufacturing activities to meet production schedules, quality requirements, and delivery commitments. Lead team standups and report on metrics.
Train, mentor, and develop team members to enhance performance and technical capability.
Oversee daily operations to provide support for productivity on deliverables, effective communication, questions, and escalations.
Ensure compliance with established policies, processes, SOPs, and manufacturing best practices. Safety compliance a priority.
Investigate and resolve production issues, equipment concerns, and process deviations in a timely manner.
Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Support team members with their responsibilities and escalations (setting priorities, scheduling and KPI tracking.)
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to support operational requirements.
Identify and execute CI solutions for processes, procedures, and standards.
Experience and Qualifications
Post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field is considered an asset.
Several years experience in a complex manufacturing or production environment, including experience in a technical advisory/coordination
Demonstrates a high-level knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and safety requirements
Demonstrates strong leadership, coaching, employee relations and team development skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence methodologies is considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability to operate independently with minimal oversight.
Ability to communicate effectively, manage conflict and have constructive, difficult conversations.
Strong analytical, planning, and cross-functional coordination skills.
Core Competencies
Leadership and Team Development
Accountability and Results Orientation
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Communication and Collaboration
Adaptability and Resilience
Planning and Organization
Transferable Skills
Consistently meeting production schedules and operational targets.
Maintaining high standards of product quality and customer satisfaction.
Demonstrating a strong commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
Building an engaged, accountable, and high-performing team.
Driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
Supporting a positive and collaborative manufacturing culture.
Security Requirements
All candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security clearances.
About Us
GeoSpectrum Technologies was founded in 1994 by friends who wanted to work together and build a collaborative workplace where employees take pride in contributing to cutting‑edge technology from concept to delivery. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we design and manufacture state‑of‑the‑art underwater acoustic components, transducers, and end‑to‑end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. Serving clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, we are known for our innovation and for delivering reliable, customized solutions that exceed customer expectations. Over three decades, our core values have shaped a supportive and creative environment that emphasizes employee engagement, technical excellence, and strong customer relationships.
To learn more about who we are and what it’s like to work at GeoSpectrum, we invite you to watch our company video by visiting www.geospectrum.ca.
Total Rewards
We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and long term success. It includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, opportunities for professional development, and programs that recognize and reward your contributions.
We offer:
Competitive salary based on experience
Work-life balance with core hours
Paid time off
Employee-family assistance program
Comprehensive Extended Health Group plan benefits
Virtual healthcare
GRSP employer match plan
Corporate discounts and perks
Career development opportunities
Professional development and training
Monthly activities led by Social Committee
Employee driven wellness and

Employment type
Permanent, Full-Time

Work arrangement
No