Job Description

Job Posting:

Ready For a Tasty New Challenge?

The Production Team Leader will provide hands-on leadership on a production shift within the plant to ensure production schedules are met safely and on time all within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment

Employment Type

: Full-Time

Location

: Etobicoke, ON. (Carrier Drive)

Shift Time

: 1x Morning, 1x Afternoon and 1x Night

What Wonderbrands Offers:

Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits Pension plan with matching contribution Bonuses Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

Responsibilities:

Understands and fulfills the duties of a leader of the following programs within the production area: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), All food safety programs, All health & safety programs, All policies, programs or procedures. Conduct pre-shift huddles and provides feedback for the team. Responsible for leading lead hands in addition to production crew on one or more production lines. Ensures production schedules are met and deals with problems that may occur. Co-ordinates the various department schedules, products and manpower to ensure that the production in the plant runs smoothly. Checks to ensure that proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality, safety, environment standards are met. Leads by example and fosters an environment of mutual respect and team work among Team Members. Assists in all testing of new equipment, methods and or products, as well as trouble shoot processes and equipment inspections. Assists Operations Manager in ensuring KPIs are met daily. Assists with trouble shooting on all production related equipment (must have basic understanding of all equipment). Ensure Product Quality and Product safety is being followed. Responsible for various Quality checks on their line (CCP Verification, Metal detector checks, etc.). Ensure Quality is being maintained on the line. Assist with Line changeover. Confirm the changeover has been done accurately (matches BOM Requirements). Responsible for updating of Skills Matrix for their respective Line. Ensuring team members are effectively following Break rotation schedule. Provide Support to the team in dealing with performance/behavioral concerns with TMs on line. Provide accurate feedback on the performance of TMs on respective Line to Operations Leaders. Answers calls from various areas on the line - communicates with various departments on the radio. Ensure Absences/Lates are reported. Review and address attendance concerns. Complete Shift Report with required info collected (include details on line performance when required). Works with Sanitation, Quality, Shipping and Maintenance teams to coordinate required activities.

Required Experiences:

Minimum 2-3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment (food/bakery experience is desirable) Must be a demonstrated leader who easily interacts with others and is adept at leading and motivating a team to meet demands established by the schedule Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, along with simple mathematical abilities Ability to manage difficult people and work independently with minimal supervision Flexible to work days, afternoons, nights & weekends if needed Working knowledge of GMP's, HACCP & O.H.S.A is required Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands?

Wonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D'Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 14 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.

Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

In compliance with Ontario's Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.