REQUIRED EXPERIENCES:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment (food/bakery experience is desirable)
• Must be a demonstrated leader who easily interacts with others and is adept at leading and motivating a team to meet demands established by the schedule
• Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, along with simple mathematical abilities
• Ability to manage difficult people and work independently with minimal supervision
• Flexible to work days, afternoons, nights & weekends if needed
• Working knowledge of GMP’s, HACCP & O.H.S.A is required
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Understands and fulfills the duties of a leader of the following programs within the production area: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), All food safety programs, All health & safety programs, All policies, programs or procedures.
• Conduct pre-shift huddles and provides feedback for the team.
• Responsible for leading lead hands in addition to production crew on one or more production lines.
• Ensures production schedules are met and deals with problems that may occur.
• Co-ordinates the various department schedules, products and manpower to ensure that the production in the plant runs smoothly.
• Checks to ensure that proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality, safety, environment standards are met.
• Leads by example and fosters an environment of mutual respect and team work among Team Members.
• Assists in all testing of new equipment, methods and or products, as well as trouble shoot processes and equipment inspections.
• Assists Operations Manager in ensuring KPIs are met daily.
• Assists with trouble shooting on all production related equipment (must have basic understanding of all equipment).
• Ensure Product Quality and Product safety is being followed.
• Responsible for various Quality checks on their line (CCP Verification, Metal detector checks, etc.).
• Ensure Quality is being maintained on the line.
• Assist with Line changeover.
• Confirm the changeover has been done accurately (matches BOM Requirements).
• Responsible for updating of Skills Matrix for their respective Line.
• Ensuring team members are effectively following Break rotation schedule.
• Provide Support to the team in dealing with performance/behavioral concerns with TMs on line.
• Provide accurate feedback on the performance of TMs on respective Line to Operations Leaders.
• Answers calls from various areas on the line – communicates with various departments on the radio.
• Ensure Absences/Lates are reported. Review and address attendance concerns.
• Complete Shift Report with required info collected (include details on line performance when required).
• Works with Sanitation, Quality, Shipping and Maintenance teams to coordinate required activities.