Reporting to the Citric Production Coordinator, the Citric Team Leader (TL) will ensure that production inputs and outputs are managed to meet production and consumption targets. The TL is a member of the Leadership Team responsible for the safety and manufacturing operations of the Purification plant. Delivering a quality product on time and contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a safe workplace will contribute to the success of the company.

• Lead a team of Production Technicians operating a 24/7 Citric Acid and Citrates production process
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety regulations, policies and procedures for all workers performing tasks in the Purification Department
• Ensure Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) requirements are met for food safety
• Deliver a “zero defect” product out of purification
• Achieve Purification production yield targets and volumes to meet production requirements
• Perform workplace inspections every shift to keep the department “audit ready” at all times
• Implement practical continuous improvement Kaizen initiatives to improve operating results
• Fully understand the purification process to identify process issues and make process adjustments as necessary, including responding to out of spec in-process results
• Monitor the process and make adjustments using the DCS control system
• Prepare for daily maintenance requirements and shutdown and lockout equipment to be worked on
• Monitor plant steam and electrical consumption to meet sustainability targets
• Train new employees, where required, on Purification operations
• Member of the Emergency Response Team