Job Description

Come Join the Sierra Difference!

We are currently seeking to hire a Sr. Line Lead at our meat processing facility in Brampton, ON!

Who We Are:
Sierra Supply Chain Services provides protein (poultry, beef, pork) solutions to the food processing and distribution sector. We simplify supply chain services and provide expanding value to the protein sector across our three locations in Brampton, Hamilton, and Mississauga.

We are excited to announce the expansion of a newest Processing facility in Hamilton that is: 25,000 square foot that allows for 200,000 kg of weekly multi protein grinding and daily custom boxing and blast freezing!

What You will Be Doing/Position Details:

The Sr. Production Lead Hand is responsible for ensuring that the production line continues to run effectively and efficiently. The Production Line Leader prepares production reports, oversees workflow, and ensures practices are followed and product quality is maintained.

Accountabilities and Detailed Activity:

Line Management

• Oversee line throughput. This includes setting up the production line, controlling production velocity, minimizing downtime, and tracking and recording production information
• Provide direction to the line workers. This includes controlling labour and break times and assigning line positions
• Ensure production results and targets are being met or exceeded
• Able to communication production needs clearly to production works and liaise with production supervisors/manager
• Assist in the development of production reports
• Efficiency improvement (overtime reduction)
• Reduce reduction in meat on the floor give away and losses

Food Safety & Quality Service

• Contribute and be involved in following follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Sanitation and Safety Standards
• Oversee employee compliance to GMP and HACCP policies and implement measures when deviations are noted
• Ensures all company guidelines, GMP\xe2\x80\x99s, food safety policies are followed and implemented as assigned
• Oversee product quality standards are met and product cases/pallets are scanned into the system

Leadership & Training

• Train operators on production line equipment and processing methods
• Ensure all internal processes and practices are adhered to by line workers. This includes health and safety, GMPs and HACCP
• Directing workers, coaching the team for areas of improvement
• Employee recognition

Timely Line Production Fulfillment

• Monitor the production line(s) to ensure that production goals/tasks are being fulfilled in a timely manner (adhering to time constraints)
• Ensure that product is of the highest quality prior to being packaged/prepared for shipping/delivery

Team Performance

• Monitor the performance of the production workers; support them in areas of improvement and growth
• Ensure production workers feel supported and motivated to accomplish production goals efficiently
• Recognize members of the team who may require further support or training opportunity
• Surpass the set targets, keep goals clear and focused. Encourage team building

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• 3-4 years experience in a food processing/production environment considered an asset
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in both oral and written communication
• Organized, thrives in a team environment
• Ability to follow instructions
• Basic Mathematical and Calculation Skills
• Comfortable with the environment: smell of meat, cool temperatures

Perks of the Job? We Have Plenty!

In addition to our collaborative, team-oriented environment fostering growth we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Benefits Package
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Brand New Equipment
• Fully Renovated New Space
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Employee Events
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development

Affirmative Action Statement:

As part of Sierra Supply Chain Services commitment to equal employment opportunities, all forms of diversity are celebrated! Sierra encourages all women, people of colour, sexual and gender minorities and other minoritized identities to apply to our company! We would like to thank all those who apply in advance as only qualified applicants will be contacted.

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