City : Calgary

Category : Hourly Direct Hire

Industry : Recruitment/Staffing

Employer : The Adecco Group

Adecco is currently hiring a Veneer Lead Hand for a full-time opportunity in Alberta. This role is ideal for an experienced wood veneer professional who enjoys leading teams on the floor, supporting production operations, and contributing to a growing custom millwork environment focused on high-end commercial furniture and architectural wood products.

In this position, you will act as a key operational lead between the production team and plant leadership, supporting daily veneer operations while helping maintain quality, workflow, and production efficiency. You will work closely with veneer and press teams, provide technical expertise, and support ongoing growth and succession planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Salary: Starting at $30.00/hour and up based on experience

• Location: Calgary, AB

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (overtime and occasional Saturdays required)

• Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations within the veneer and press production departments

• Provide hands-on leadership and technical guidance to production teams on the floor

• Assist with workflow coordination, production priorities, and operational efficiency

• Support veneer processing activities and ensure high-quality workmanship standards are maintained

• Work closely with plant leadership to address production bottlenecks and operational challenges

• Help maintain safe, productive, and collaborative working environments

• Support team communication and assist in resolving production-related issues

• Contribute to succession planning and operational growth initiatives within the department

• Coordinate with press operators, forklift operators, and veneer specialists to support daily production targets

• Assist in maintaining quality control standards for custom commercial millwork and veneer products

• Support continuous improvement initiatives as operations continue to expand

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work and reside within Canada

• Previous experience working with wood veneer processes in a manufacturing or millwork environment

• Leadership or lead hand experience within a production or manufacturing setting

• Experience in custom wood manufacturing, architectural millwork, or commercial furniture production is strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of veneer materials, processes, and finishing standards

• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced production environments with changing priorities

• Strong communication and team collaboration skills

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to support production teams under pressure

• Reliable and hands-on approach to leadership and operations support

• Ability to work overtime and occasional weekend shifts as required

Why Apply

• Opportunity to join a growing custom wood manufacturing operation focused on high-end commercial projects

• Key leadership opportunity supporting succession planning and department growth

• Stable full-time schedule with overtime opportunities available

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, pension, safety shoe allowance, and safety equipment support

• Collaborative team environment with long-term growth potential

• Opportunity to play a critical role in production operations and team success

Interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic recruitment team is ready to welcome you and support you on your path to success.

At Adecco, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values — Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customer-Centricity — by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we are shaping a future that works for everyone.

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