Production - Team Lead at Ice River Sustainable Solutions

Alnwick/Haldimand, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

24.53

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Training, Coaching, Production Planning, Workflow Coordination, Equipment Monitoring, Compliance, Food Safety Regulations, Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Time Management, Organization, Planning, Communication, Computer Skills

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, we’re a Canadian, family-owned company turning 100% recycled plastic into sustainable products and leading the way in innovation. Recognized as one of Canada’s Top Greenest Employers, we’re driven by creativity, passion, and the belief that together, we can build a cleaner future. We’re looking for self-motivated, hands-on doers who love to learn, work hard, and make things happen—if that’s you, you belong on our team. Postion Summary The Production Team Lead – Bottling is responsible for overseeing daily bottling operations to ensure safety, quality, and production targets are met. This role provides hands-on leadership to production staff, coordinates workflow, monitors equipment performance, and ensures compliance with company standards and food safety regulations. The Team Lead supports continuous improvement initiatives, resolves operational issues in real time, and promotes a positive, accountable team environment while maintaining efficiency and product quality. What you can expect as a Production Team Lead: Excellent Hourly Wage Starting at $24.53 Wage Increase after 3 Months 12-hour Continental Rotating Shifts Days and Nights Company Paid Life Insurance, Health, and Dental Benefits RRSP Company Match On the Job Training Uniforms Safety Shoe Allowance Clean and Safe Work Environment Teamwork Continuous Skills Development Employee Referral Program Responsibilities: Lead, train, coach, and oversee a team of production workers, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities and are motivated to meet production targets. Maintain accurate production records, reports, and other documentation required for quality control and performance tracking. Supports maintenance team when required to ensure minimal downtime Identify opportunities for process optimization, increased efficiency, and waste reduction, working with Management to implement relevant improvements. Availability to work on the production line to cover breaks and absences. Facilitate effective communication within the team and between shifts, ensuring that everyone is aligned with production goals and expectations. Promote and maintain a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and providing necessary training to team members. Education/Skills/Experience: Previous supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food or beverage industry. Strong interpersonal skills. Proven leadership skills to manage performance and inspire team to achieve results. Communication skills both verbally and written. Strong operating skills in organizing, planning and time management, as well as getting work done through others with the ability to manage and measure team members work progress Working knowledge of computers. Be able to work independently and within a small team environment in a fast-paced environment. Maintain high levels of attendance. Be eager, upbeat, and have a positive attitude. Previous manufacturing experience and/or Team lead experience would be considered an asset. Must be able to stand for up to 12 hours. Working Environment and Physical Demands: Ability to crouch, bend and kneel, as well as capable of heavy lifting and carrying. Noisy due to machinery and equipment in operation. Wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safety protocols. Please let Ice River Sustainable Solutions know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. Ice River Sustainable Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons. Note to Recruiting Agencies: Ice River Sustainable Solutions does not respond to unsolicited emails from third party recruiters acting on behalf of job seekers. All candidates are encouraged to create their own online profile, allowing us to reference resumes effectively and advise when opportunities match your knowledge and skills. Any profiles created by recruiters on behalf of job seeking candidates will be deleted. This practice threatens future interactions between third party recruiters and Ice River Sustainable Solutions recruitment.

Responsibilities

The Production Team Lead is responsible for directing daily bottling operations to meet safety, quality, and production targets, which includes providing hands-on leadership and coordinating workflow among production staff. This role also involves supporting continuous improvement, resolving operational issues in real-time, and fostering a positive and accountable team environment.