Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading production teams, preferably in the consumer goods industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Strong technical foundation in continuous improvement methodologies and autonomous maintenance.
• Proven ability to manage conflicts and drive problem resolution.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel for data analysis; experience with Power BI is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Results-oriented with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Availability to work in Continental shifts (day or nights).
  No Relocation support available
  Business Unit Summary
  With several brands that are among consumer favourites, including Cadbury, OREO, Christie and Maynards, we are one of the largest snack companies in Canada. Many of our iconic brands are ranked first, second or third in their categories, and our manufacturers and pastry chefs have an enviable mission to create and manufacture chocolate, cookies, crackers and candy in our iconic factories and locations across Ontario. A company with many ambitious growth targets, we have invested close to $250 million in our Ontario plants in recent years alone; We run marketing campaigns promoting innovative products such as Cadbury Dark Milk tablets and OREO Birthday Cake and Peppermint Bark cookies. Our community of more than 2,683 employees is present across Canada and our head office is in Toronto. Passion and dedication characterize our Company. We encourage all our employees to be themselves at work, to speak out and to encourage diversity in all areas of activity. In addition, we foster a flexible work environment and place great importance on the notions of trust and empathy to promote a true sense of belonging.
  Mondelez welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please note that the term “accommodation” in this posting means changes that are made in order to meet the needs of a person with disabilities and not lodging.
  Job Type
  Regular
  Manufacturing core
  Manufacturing

Position Overview:We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Production Team Leader to join our dynamic team in the fast-paced consumer goods industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing production operations, leading teams to achieve performance targets and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a problem-solving mindset.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage production teams to achieve operational goals, including safety, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring adherence to schedules, standards, and company policies.
• Resolve conflicts effectively within the team and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Implement and sustain continuous improvement initiatives, including autonomous maintenance and lean practices.
• Utilize technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve production issues, minimizing downtime.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) using tools such as Excel and Power BI.
• Train and develop team members, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including maintenance, quality, and supply chain, to optimize production processes.