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Location: 3520 Laird Road Mississauga, L5L 5Z7
About the Role
As theProduction Team Lead, you will report to the Production Manager and support the vision for the plant on a high level - building the team and crafting its culture. You’ll be accountable for executing the processes and directives set by the production team while ensuring adherence by all team members to all safety and GMP guidelines. Additionally, you will look to identify and suggest measurable, quantitative improvements in performance and KPI metrics.
What you will be doing:
Work with stakeholders to ensure that raw materials, packaging, and consumables are in place to deliver the production plan on time and in full.
Monitor delivery of the production plan, resolve work problems by recommending measures to improve productivity on the lines and communicate changes required to the plan with all stakeholders.
Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of production associates who are responsible for kitting, processing, packaging, testing, and grading of food products.
Communicate goals, targets, and information to all associates and coordinate and monitor shifts and assess employee performance to daily production targets.
Ensure all production areas and equipment are cleaned and sanitized throughout the day and at the end of each shift.
Train new associates in job duties for various packaging machinery and informing them about safety procedures and company policies
Maintain proper function of sanitation equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as, assuring the adequate inventories of PPE are kept available at all times.
Maintain constant communication with the Production and Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor and other supervisors on progress and current or potential issues regarding production or employees.
Ensure that our waste streams are disposed of as per instruction and training.
Follow all company safety and GMP guidelines and SOPs.
Work safely with chemicals being used.
Support the implementation and management of HACCP, GMP and ensure that company procedures and standards related to Food Safety and Quality are followed and maintained.
Ensure that production and all equipment meets health, sanitation, and quality standards set by the company and food industry
Work in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations.
Use personal protective and safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer and report workplace hazards and dangers to the supervisor or employer.
Other duties as assigned.
At a minimum, you have:
High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Minimum 1–3 years of experience in food processing, manufacturing, or food service environments
Previous experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment preferred
Experience with inventory management and control
Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to effectively supervise and motivate 30+ hourly employees
Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Basic proficiency in Google Workspace tools (Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Sheets)
Familiarity with video conferencing platforms such as Google Meet/Hangouts
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to stand for extended periods, including frequent bending, twisting, and walking
Comfortable working in a refrigerated environment (0°C to 4°C)
Flexible to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays as required
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify food safety, sanitation, or quality deviations
Commitment to maintaining workplace safety, GMP, and food quality standards
What you’ll get in return:
Competitive salary and health benefits
Shift premiums are available for afternoon and overnight shifts
75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription
High impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada
Opportunity to learn and grow
Work with a hard-working and supportive team
Working Conditions:
It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.
If this sounds like you, please click the "Apply Now" button. If this role doesn't quite match what you're looking for, but you'd like to know more about joining the HelloFresh team, please visit our Jobs page to view our other vacancies. We'd love to hear from you!
HelloFresh Canada uses AI-integrated technology to help us process and evaluate applications more efficiently. This includes tools that screen and assess candidate qualifications based on the requirements for this role. While these tools assist our workflow, all final selection decisions are made by our hiring team.
This is a posting for an existing vacancy. We are actively seeking to fill this position.
