Head of Production - Pouches

TJP Labs Inc.; Pickering; On-site; CAD 235,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Pickering is seeking a Supervisor to oversee production runs and coordinate packaging activities. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience with packaging machinery and knowledge of maintenance. Key responsibilities include training team members and ensuring product quality. This position offers a full-time permanent contract with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary bonuses

Disability insurance

Dental insurance

Extended medical insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with packaging machinery.
• Knowledge of maintenance and components of packaging equipment.
• Ability to obtain WHMIS Certification and GMP, HACCP, ISO 9001 training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule the activities of workers packaging products.
• Oversee production runs and ensure product quality.
• Train Operators/Technicians and manage equipment maintenance.

Skills

Packaging machinery operation

Maintenance knowledge

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Job description

Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent

Vacancies: 2

Employment Address: 1750 Plummer Street, Unit 5, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3L7

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week

Language: English

Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy. Eligible for Disability insurance, Dental and Extended Medical Insurance.

Salary: $235,000 CAD/year (equivalent to $112.98 per hour for 40 hrs/week)

Duties:

• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who package Nicotine, Energy food and beverage products (modern oral nicotine pouches, modern oral tobacco alternatives, modern oral energy pouches, and modern oral nutraceutical pouches);
• Oversee production runs;
• Train our current and future Operators/Technicians to a complete understanding of production and maintenance;
• Manage a team of individuals to run the equipment with minimal physical input required;
• Create documents to standardize operations and maintenance of machines;
• Create OPLs (One-Point-Lessons) for training and troubleshooting;
• Oversee the quality of the pouching and ensure the finished product falls within specifications;
• Learn and ensure manufacturing to TJP's necessary (additional) Standard Operating Procedures as required to maintain Drug Establishment License activities in Canada;
• Carry out initial maintenance with TJP staff and support the workers being trained on maintenance techniques;
• Create schedules and oversee growth to triple shift environment;
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work;
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality;
• Requisition materials and supplies;
• Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions; and
• Prepare production and other reports.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience with packaging machinery (eg. G.D Snus Packer / Maker);
• Knowledge of the maintenance and components of packaging equipment/machinery;
• Experience operating packaging equipment/machinery and components;
• Completion, or ability to obtain WHMIS Certification;
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
• Ability to obtain GMP, HACCP, ISO 9001 training