Job Description

Job Opportunity: Bag Converting Dept leader/operator/supervisor.Who We Are: Fastik is a growing packaging manufacturer in Langley, BC. With manufacturing in Canada and the US, we are creating an exciting and growing organization that creates food packaging materials that you will see in grocery stores.: We are looking for a new leader who has machine operator experience and mechanical aptitude to work in our Bag Converting Production Team. The department has 4 bag machines operating on 2 shifts. Ideally, you will learn how to operate this equipment and then supervise and train others. These machines take rolls of plastic film and convert them to finished bags with zippers, handles, and hole punching, as seen in grocery stores for Apple Bags/Pouches, etc.The ideal candidate reports to the Operations Manager, is organized, empathetic, enjoys mentoring and training others, and has significant mechanical aptitude. Must be able to demonstrate problem solving ability and intuitive interpersonal skills. Champions team engagement, food safety, quality and continuous improvement.Duties and responsibilities

• Leads the converting bag team to consistently adhere to all safety, quality control procedures.
• Leads production to meet or exceed its daily, weekly and month productivity metrics/targets.
• Leads, trains and coach employees in all procedures, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Coordinates with other department leaders to resolve bottleneck to converting department flow.
• Ensures GMP, GFSI and Lean Manufacturing Best Practices and safety standards are maintained.
• Leads and/or assists shift employees in problem resolution and effective communications.
• Leads and supports efforts to determine root cause and develop corrective actions for defects.
• Participates in production meetings and reviews department's demand and capacity plan.
• Ensures clear communication plan across department's shifts and crossed departments.
• Reviews documents accuracy for proof, quality records production reports, tickets, etc.
• Maintains employee time clock information and submits to HR for payroll processing.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels of WIP, Raw Materials and Consumables for production.
• Participates and leads department team meeting or other meetings as needed.
• Leads and interprets company policies, rules, core values and regulations to employees.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with in-coming and off-going shift leaders about issues occurring on previous, current or following shift.
• Works closely with Senor Management, Quality Control department and other facility leaders to continuously improvement department results and team culture.
• All other projects and duties, as assigned.

Qualification

• High mechanical aptitude, able to operate, troubleshoot and perform equipment repairs.
• Good people skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Desire and ability to mentor others.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Commercial awareness, productivity and quality orientation.
• This role requires advanced experience in the Manufacturing & Production.

Compensation

• Competitive package for a Production Team Leader professional.
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage.

Schedule Monday - Friday Possibly 6:00am - 3:00pm, or 8 til 4 pm, TBA. Overtime (As Required)Fastik Core Values Teamwork Respect Flexibility Fastik MoxieLocation 9703 - 199A St, Langley City, BC V1M 2X7, Canada | www.fastik.comJob Type: Full-timeSalary: $25.00-$30.00 per hourBenefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Mask wearing when not social distancing.Ability to commute/relocate:

• Langley, BC V1M2X7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Expected start date: 2022-09-06