Job Description:

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Operations Leader and Site Leader, as the Shift Leader you will provide hands-on leadership on a production shift within the plant to ensure that production schedules are met safely and on time, while continually reducing costs and increasing overall efficiencies; all within a fast paced (Just in Time) food manufacturing environment.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment Must be a demonstrated leader who interacts with others and is adept at leading/motivating a team to meet schedule demands
• Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, along with simple mathematical abilities
• Ability to manage difficult people
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Flexible to work days, afternoons, nights & weekends if needed
• Working knowledge of GMP’s, HACCP & O.H.S.A required
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Post-secondary education an asset

• Leads by example & fosters an environment of mutual respect & team work among Team Members
• Responsible for leading all production Line Leaders, Team Leaders & all crews on a shift
• Leads, coaches, mentors and trains Line Leaders and Team Leaders
• Ensures production schedules are met
• Follow-ups and deals with any problems that may occur
• Co-ordinates the various department schedules, products & manpower to ensure that the production runs smoothly
• Checks to ensure that proper methods & procedures are being used and that quality, safety, environment standards are met
• Provides assistance in scheduling, resolving production and manpower problems
• Provides orientation and training as required to ensure an effective and efficient work force
• Ensures a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing Company Standards and regular inspections
• Assists in all testing of new equipment, methods and or products, as well as trouble shoots processes and equipment
• Utilizes OMS system & SCADA System (when available) to meet production targets & follow Quality Control procedures Completes daily reports on KPI’s
• Acts as a backup to Operations Leader when necessary
• Additional responsibilities may be added to better satisfy the needs of the business