Team Lead, Production at Village Farms International

Delta, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Aug, 26

Salary

28.0

Posted On

26 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Management, KPI Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Quality Control, Staff Training, SOP Implementation, Safety Compliance, Communication, Organization, Technical Troubleshooting, Attention To Detail

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Village Farms International (Nasdaq: VFF) is a vertically integrated global leader in cannabis and plant-based consumer packaged goods, and sustainable innovation. As one of North America’s longest-standing produce operators built on decades of expertise, we’re a company where growers, innovators, and creators come together to shape the future of high performing plant-based brands, globally. Joining Village Farms means joining a global team built on purpose, integrity, and ambition. Here, we grow people, ideas and possibilities. The Opportunity As part of our Production team, you will support in maintaining the KPIs set on the production floor and to ensure products that are being made meet customer specifications. This position is responsible for assisting the Production Supervisors by providing on-the-job training to technicians and monitoring performance. The Team Lead, Production ensures that human resources and equipment operate at peak performance to hit daily production targets safely. What You'll Do Production (50% of Time Spent) * Direct production staff to execute an all-production order * Perform Start up or pre-operational checks * Collaborate with Materials Management team to ensure materials are staged on time * Track hourly throughput and machine performance * Train employees on SOPs or Standard Work Instructions (SWI) * Assist Supervisors in managing performance and covering absences * Take attendance at the beginning of each shift * Complete shift reports hourly * Collaborate with supervisors to sustain continuous improvement initiatives * Timely escalation of quality and maintenance issues * Oversee the change overs daily and set up the line according to each run * Ensure the pace of production is always upheld * Cooperate with admin to complete production & repack transactions Quality (40% of Time Spent) * Ensure all quality standards are met during line clearance * Perform daily scale calibrations * Complete In-Process control checks * Monitor quality control points to ensure they are within limits during hourly checks * Support product quality investigations with insights as an SME * Complete Quality records * Stage and verify materials prior to the production run * Ensure Boundary samples are setup and cleared accurately * Conduct 30-minute In-Process checks for each production run Safety (10% of Time Spent) * Ensure all employees are wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) * Verify that equipment is in good working condition before operation * Ensures that work is done in a safe manner * Fill near miss and incident reports * Administer training to staff during onboarding and when needed OTHER DUTIES At Pure Sunfarms, we are all growers at heart. Our plants and processes require in-person care and attention to ensure we’re bringing the best our plants and people have to offer to our consumers. This means other duties may arise since we work together to ensure we support all business activities – seed to sale. This role is on-site, which requires you to work in Pure Sunfarms facility at all times in an operating role or directly supporting operations. The scheduled shifts and hours for this role is as follow: Monday-Friday morning shift 5:00AM – 2:00PM What You Bring * Diploma or Certificate in manufacturing or a related field * 1 – 2 years of experience in a Lead role or similar * 1 year experience as a production operator or in a related environment * Good problem-solving skills * Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing * Technically inclined * Ability to analyze KPIs * Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize duties to meet deadlines and can adapt to unexpected priorities * Focused on careful, precise, and high-quality work * Systematic and patient when approaching technical tasks; having strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential * Independent, allowing for deep focus and uninterrupted work time * Excellent communication, both verbal and written skills * Knowledge and understanding of the cannabis life cycle is considered an asset * Knowledge of Punjabi language an asset * Champions Pure Sunfarms’ values and competencies * Must have the ability to maintain and pass an RCMP criminal record check and obtain security clearance. Life at Village Farms We believe It Takes A Village ® and we mean it. It shows up in how we support each other, how we innovate, and how we win as a team. Our values guide every decision we make: Versatility | Innovation | Leadership | Loyalty | Accountability | Grit | Entrepreneurship What you do here matters - to our people, our products, and the customers we serve. We’ve got you covered with company-paid comprehensive benefits and education assistance to support your growth. Ready to Grow With Us? If you want to be part of something that has real impact - we’d love to meet you.

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Responsibilities

The Team Lead oversees production floor operations to ensure KPIs and customer specifications are met while providing on-the-job training to technicians. Responsibilities include managing hourly throughput, conducting quality control checks, and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.