FOOD INDUSTRY COMPANY LOOKING FOR PRODUCTION LINE LEAD
We are currently looking for Line Leads to join our Food Manufacturing facility based in Etobicoke, Ontario. In this position, the line leads will report to the Facility Manager/Supervisors and be responsible for managing and supervising employees to ensure security, safety, food specs, quality assurance of products, sanitation, HACCP and Canada Health regulations are followed. Adhering to labour/food allocations will be a key performance indicator.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensures quality production standards are maintained for all accounts
- Maintains Company policies and procedures as well as product specification for customers and serve as a knowledgeable resource relative to those policies
- Understanding the flow and capabilities of the manufacturing plant
- Ensure line runs are following labour allocations and ingredient allocations
- Responsible for safety, quality and compliance to customer specifications and regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures
- Assist the assist Facility Managers/Supervisor in maintaining the team of employees and the manufacturing facility
- Act as an Ambassador for the manufacturing facility
- Maintaining the food safety culture which is established by the Quality Assurance department.
Skills and Knowledge:
- 2-3 years in High Volume Food Production
- Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
- Strong and effective leadership skills, and the ability to successfully manage a staff of 8+ employees
- Concise and coherent reporting
- Strong logic and math skills
- Ability to adapt positively to change and stressful situations
- Able to read, write & communicate effectively in English
- Basic knowledge of MS Office
Environmental Requirements:
- Facility runs 365 days per year; must be able to work weekends and some holidays
- Regularly, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts to 8+ hours
- Work environment will be noisy and at low temperatures (around 3C)
- Must be able to lift to 23kg
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availabilityResponsibilities:
- Oversee and lead a team of production line workers
- Ensure production goals and targets are met
- Monitor and maintain quality control standards
- Train new employees on production processes and procedures
- Troubleshoot and resolve any production issues or equipment malfunctions
- Collaborate with other departments to optimize production efficiency
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment
Experience:
- Previous experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong mechanical knowledge and aptitude
- Ability to operate a forklift and other relevant equipment
- Knowledge of fabrication processes is a plus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00-$48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Etobicoke, ON M8Z 4X5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- line lead: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
