Job Description

Trophy Foods is Canada's leading supplier of high-quality edible nuts, dried fruit and confectionery products. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality products, at the best value, through our direct channel of global grower relationships.

Trophy Foods Inc. is Canadian owned and operated with over 40 years of experience in serving our customers. We produce edible nuts, dried fruits, confectionery and bulk foods under our Trophy brand. We also work with grocery retailers, mass merchandisers, drug channel, and food service customers across the country to create and produce a wide variety of private label branded products.

Overview:

The Lead Hand is responsible for overseeing the performance of a Production team that relates to execution of work orders, materials flow (raw materials, supplies, finished goods), people scheduling, and organization, training, accurate and on time startups, re-work, and productivity controls. Strong leadership and communication skills along with organizational skills are required.

Shift

: PM (2:45 PM - 11:15PM)

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

General Operations

Monitor the accurate execution of the work orders. Communicate the plan for the day to the team as required. Ensure all products have an Inventory Tag. Process reworks and damages. Follow GMPs, HACCP, and Health and Safety policies. Monitor dry material inventory and finished goods creation accuracy within the production area. Maintain up to date training for all roles within the team so as to effectively be able to train and/or relieve team members as required. Coordinate returns from Production Plant to Warehouse. Ensure standards for General Housekeeping and cleaning of the area are maintained. Conduct employee training as required in new procedures and implementations. Support process improvement and change management. Completion of the daily production report. Document review and verification which includes tasks related to components and date codes.

Health & Safety

Set an example for all employees by working in a safe manner, abiding all H & S policies and procedures and using proper PPE. Provide orientation and training to all new and/or transferring employees in reference to the specific hazards of the job, controls and protection. Ensure all employees adhere to safety policies. Ensure all employees are provided with appropriate PPE, in good condition and worn properly. Correct any unsafe conditions immediately and/or stop work and arrange necessary service or maintenance. Report and investigate all incidents/accidents resulting in injury, property damage and/or near misses.

Experience, Qualifications, and Educational Requirements:

A minimum of 3years' experience in a multifaceted production environment dealing with high-speed machinery and a multicultural work staff environment. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to lead by example and inspire team members to achieve their best. Ability to create a culture of collaboration among colleagues and other team members at all departmental levels Proficient in managing time and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly and effectively. Capable of addressing challenges and conflicts within the team efficiently. Working knowledge of the production management systems, Outlook, Work and Excel. 1 year experience with a TIER 1 ERP System (Preferably JD Edwards).

Accountabilities for Success:

Collaborate and partner with others through actively building positive and productive relationships, working to understand different viewpoints, and treating people of varying backgrounds and perspectives fairly and respectfully. Communicate ideas and information in an effective manner by listening, demonstrating understanding, readily sharing information, and keeping appropriate parties up to date. Take the initiative to understand and produce results aligned to department priorities and accept responsibility for performance and results. Identify causes of problems and develop solutions to make effective, timely decisions. Demonstrate a commitment to Trophy's vision and mission. Understand how individual decisions and actions impact the needs of the department as well as overall corporate goals.

Physical Effort:

Almost continuously engaged in one or more physical activities simultaneously, occasionally required to sit. o E.g. Walking, lifting and carrying heavy objects that weigh around 13-25kg or more, reaching with hands and arms. Frequently required to stand in one position.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasionally exposure to factors such as humidity, noise level over 85dB and moisture which will cause frequent periods of discomfort. PPE is required: safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection. There is regular exposure to factors which carry the risk of accident or illness which cannot be eliminated from the job. Overtime as required.

Sensory Attention:

Frequent need to give concentrated attention, with one or two senses (talk, listen, read) used in co-ordination. Ability to apply common sense to problems involving mathematical skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplication, and dividing and written or oral instructions.

Mental Stress:

There is noticeable pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands. Bullying or harassment in any form will not be tolerated. Speak with a supervisor if the work or the environment is causing mental stress.
Trophy is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity. Diversity is core to our business: by embedding diversity into all aspects of our culture, we maximize the opportunity to achieve sustainable business success and growth. Trophy Foods Inc. provides equal opportunities in employment, promotions, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment to all qualified persons without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the applicable Federal and Provincial laws.

Trophy Foods has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please advise us during the recruitment process so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place before you begin your employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.77 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Wellness program
Schedule:

8 hour shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:

Mississauga, ON L5T 2T1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Food Manufacturing: 3 years (required) Tier 1 ERP System: 1 year (required) EHS: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person