Business Unit Leader

Leclerc Foods; Brockville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug and dental insurance

Telemedicine

Group RRSP with employer participation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Leclerc Foods is seeking a Business Unit Leader to oversee production, drive safety and efficiency, and lead a team through daily operations. You will coordinate with supervisors, ensure quality, and implement improvements to meet high standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Food Science or equivalent, plus several years of manufacturing leadership. The position offers a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities for growth within the family-owned company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent education/experience in food industry.
• 5 years experience in manufacturing management/supervision is preferred.
• Knowledge of GFSI / BRC, SQF, GMP and other food safety standards including HACCP or similar regulations.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (iPad, OneNote, etc.).
• Strong leadership/interpersonal skills; strong analytical/critical thinking; strong accountability and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Assign duties and coordinate activities with supervisors to maintain plant efficiencies and standards.
• Observe daily operations and alert supervisors of problems or opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality regulations; conduct training as needed.
• Inspect areas for safety hazards and monitor safe work practices.
• Report safety and quality problems to appropriate personnel.
• Develop and implement methods to improve product quality and production efficiency.
• Lead the team and communicate company visions to unit members.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business or Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

iPad

OneNote

Job description

Career Opportunities: Business Unit Leader (11984)

Leclerc is a family business with 120 years of experience, tradition and know-how passed down from people with heart. Thanks to our 1,400 employees in nine plants in Canada and the United States, we are constantly innovating to exceed the expectations of both small and large appetites.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Plant manager, the Business Unit Leader is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production by providing effective, empowered leadership to the Production line assigned to them. This key role provides leadership amongst the management team and ensures efficient communications between his team and other departments. Provide training opportunities to the production staff; and performing several other tasks. The Business Unit Leader position requires the ability to be action oriented with demonstrated ability to lead teams. The individual should be proficient in leading/managing manufacturing key performance indicators.

Responsibilities

• Assigns duties and coordinate activities with supervisors and/or employees in production to maintain plant efficiencies and standards;
• Observes daily operations and alerts appropriate supervisor of problems or opportunities;
• Responsible for unit compliance in all safety standards and quality regulations, policies, training requirements;
• Inspect areas for safety hazards and observes employees for safe work habits;
• Report safety and quality problems to the appropriate personnel;
• Follows quality and safety programs and policies to ensure products made follows to the highest standards possible;
• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality;
• Develop and communicate the expectation levels and vision of the company to members of her/his unit. Coordinate with other heads of departments, integrating objectives and ideas for organizational growth;
• Conduct daily GEMBA walk and provide feedback from team members to Management team in Tier III meetings. Uses JDI (Just Do It) approach when needed;
• Provide training to team leaders and supervisors in proper procedures, standards, policies, handling of employees, equipment procedures;
• Train and mentor team members; motivate them for effective performance and growth of the company;
• Provide guidance and leadership directly to team leaders, supervisors/hourly staff/temporary workforce within the department;
• Observe employee performance and follows up with supervisor on changes needed;
• Review all performance reviews for accuracy, fairness, and consistency prior to being given to employees;
• Recommends or initiates promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action;
• Review personnel action with Human Resources department, as necessary, to insure consistency with policy;
• Conduct timely management meetings;
• Active participation in meetings;
• Communicate changes in policy, procedures, goals, or problems;
• Track key performance indicators on an ongoing basis; revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operating problems;
• Coordinate production activities with maintenance, quality control, and sanitation activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment;
• Active participation in POKA Newsfeed. Provide good communication flow within unit shifts;
• Pro-active in creation of POKA guides, troubleshoot and newsfeed with members of his unit;
• Monitor performance and communicate the good moves and challenges of its sector via POKA;
• Active participation in Safety Audits, Quality Audits, 6S Audits, and other Audits;
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks, such as processing information files and other paperwork.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree (Business Management, Food Science) or equivalent education/experience in food industry;
• 5 yearsexperience in manufacturing management/supervision is preferred;
• Knowledge of GFSI / BRC, SQF, GMP and other food safety standard including HACCP or similar food industry regulations;
• Experience using Microsoft Office and other computer based application (I pad, One Note, etc.);
• Strong Leadership/interpersonal skills; Strong analytical/critical thinking; Strong accountability and follow-through skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and tight schedule;
• Ability to identify new opportunities; Ability to develop specific plans and goals to help in accomplishing tasks efficiently;
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to make the best decision in solving problems;
• Motivating skills: Ability to encourage and build team spirit among team members, bringing about mutual respect and cooperation;
• Must have a flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays if needed;

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time;

Salary starting at $80,555 per year, plus annual bonus.
Salary will be determined based on your experience, skills, training and organizational needs.

Working at Leclerc means...

• Working in a family business on a human scale;
• Evolving in a clean, temperate environment with the latest technology;
• Embracing high velocity production and cutting edge technology;
• Starting a new job with paid and adapted training;
• Earning a competitive salary;
• Benefiting from a complete benefits program (drug and dental insurance, 1 week of sick leave [conditions apply], telemedicine, group RRSP with employer participation and more)
• Saving on our delicious products and discovering exclusive novelties
• Taking advantage of job security and opportunities for advancement within the company
• Integrating a rich company culture (Christmas, birthday and maternity gifts, use of the Poka platform and more)