Job Description

Essential Functions



An employee in this role is expected to fulfill the following key functions and responsibilities:


lead regularly scheduled team and/or line meetings, and process improvement teams; assume a leadership role in the plant safety, food safety, waste reduction program; ensure production process planning objectives are met while continually analyzing, planning and implementing process improvements; develop a working knowledge of equipment (adjustment and troubleshooting maximizing output and quality by controlling process parameters) to support coaching and mentorship of team members; lead, influence, motivate and liaise with team members and peers in a diverse working environment; participate in onboarding of new team members; coordinate team member training (i.e. job, safety, skills matrix, etc.) and monitor work performance; determine need for additional training and/or ensure completion of scheduled training, at times participate in recruitment functions; conduct regular departmental tours and participate in daily meetings; conduct inspections of equipment and premises to ensure safety compliance; coordinate/monitor scheduling of team members to ensure proper staffing; identify staffing needs; proactively facilitate job transfers to support workforce planning; participate in workplace investigations; administer and participate in disciplinary process where required; responsible for completion of daily shift reports, action plan logs, communicate variances to inbound team members; review and approving daily timecards of employees on shift; Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications


committed to producing a safe product in a safety oriented environment; excellent interpersonal/listening skills in order to interact with a diverse workforce; a communicator with proven leadership abilities; mechanical aptitude and experience; analytical; demonstrated occupational health & safety and food safety competency (hazard recognition, legislation, safety practices) . innovative, resourceful with a continuous improvement mindset; committed to personal development outgoing, visible, and approachable with the ability to inspire and influence others; problem solver with the courage to lead change; resolve conflict; respected and respectful.

Work Environment


ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and rotating shifts ability to work in an environment that has a great deal of urgency conditions can be hot, cold, loud, wet, and outdoors depending on time of season
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Experience

Preferred* 2 - 3 years: Knowledge and experience in manufacturing, food industry would be an asset