Production Team Leader

Nestlé; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Team Leader to oversee night shift operations in a dynamic environment. This role focuses on empowering team members, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and driving continuous improvement through effective management practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to motivate and engage a diverse team. Join this forward-thinking company that values employee empowerment and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health and Dental benefits

Company matched pension plan

Three weeks of Vacation

Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Discounts on Nespresso products

Access to Discount Company store

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in the CPG industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and ensure compliance with hygiene procedures.
• Manage production effectively through operational reviews.
• Drive continuous improvements using problem-solving tools.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Staff Management

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestle Canada Inc.

Job Title: Production Team Leader

Location: Toronto, ON located at 72 Sterling Rd, Toronto, ON M6R 2B6

On Site- Night Shift

A little bit about us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Häagen-Dazs, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.

We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.

Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.

What to Expect:

We are looking for a Production Team Leader to deliver the shift / line objectives by empowering and engaging people to develop their capability and ways of working through NCE implementation. The objective of this role is to ensure line (shift) production plan is fully achieved on time and in compliance with internal and external requirements meeting safety, quality, cost, delivery, and environmental needs (striving towards Manufacturing Excellence).

This is a night shift role that will require flexibility. Because it is a 24/7 operation, other shifts or schedules may be required.

A day in the life of a Production Team Leader:

• Lead the Safety Culture and conditions for a Safe Working Environment. Check and enforce personnel hygiene & safety procedures (e.g PPE, shoe change & hand wash, LOTO, etc.)
• Ensure that finished products are consistently manufactured according to standards of quality and relevant manufacturing instructions (compliance) using Digital platform
• Ensure that the working areas are kept clean and are maintained in working order including all installations in accordance with Nestlé Good Manufacturing Practices (NGMP)
• Manage Production effectively through operational reviews (SHO, SOR, DOR) and use Standard Routines (SDCA) to ensure sustainable results
• Use of Basic Problem-Solving tools and knowledge sharing (OPLs) to drive continuous improvements.
• Ensure the identified development plan and assure the competencies of his/her team per the agreed plan with Production Manager (proper training, equipment, safety procedures, hygiene)
• Ensure constant dialogue with relevant stakeholders (line shift teams, Production Manager, Maintenance, Unions, functional representatives on the line)

Role Requirements

• Preferably 1-4 years of experience in a functional role in the CPG industry
• Experience in managing, engaging, and motivating direct reports
• Engineering graduates are preferred
• Strong Analytical and Problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office tools
• The ability to exercise good judgment and decision making
• Strong Communication skills and the ability to positively confront and effectively deal with non-compliance
• The ability to maintain a safe working environment through proper housekeeping and safety practices
• Able to ensure smooth operations through effective staff management and deployment, and the ability to set effective and challenging objectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Company matched pension plan
• Three weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)

What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences because of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.