IS & IT Digitization Team Leader

Nestlé SA; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in Toronto is seeking an IS & IT Digitization Team Leader for their Sterling Road factory. This role will oversee IS/IT services ensuring equipment availability and security practices. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in information security, and a diploma in a related field. This position offers a hybrid work model with a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental coverage, pension plans, and educational assistance.

Benefits

Health and Dental benefits

Company matched pension plan

Three weeks of vacation

Educational Assistance

Discounts on products

Qualifications

• Completion of diploma in related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in leading Information Security roles.
• Strong knowledge of IT and ability to analyze reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on Information Security Management.
• Ensure compliance with safety activities.
• Manage IT infrastructure and support within the factory.

Skills

Leadership

Information Security

IT Infrastructure Management

Technical Support

Project Management

Education

Diploma in Computer Science or related field

Tools

IT Audit Tools

Security Compliance Software

Job description

Job Title: IS & IT Digitization Team Leader

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

Hybrid

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 an IS & IT Digitization Team Leader based at our Sterling Road Chocolate Factory reporting into the Senior Manager, Manufacturing Excellence . This role will be r responsible for the management of the IS/IT Department as well as the development of long-term plans, recommendations on efficiency and improvements while keeping the department within budget. Provide effective IS/IT services to ensure equipment and facilities availability for plant operations. Ensure all information security practices within Nestlé are adhered to by all responsible managers and teams under their remit.

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

A day in the life of an IS & IT Digitization Team Leader:

• Provide guidance on the scope surrounding the Information Security Management system (ISMS) and advise on the periodic monitoring, maintaining and review of procedures of the ISMS
• Responsible for reviewing the inputs to and outputs from the ISMS and establish a process to drive continuous improvements and ensure corrective and or preventative action can be taken to ensure that the ISMS remains relevant.
• Establish a framework for the timely execution of internal audits of information security that occur throughout Nestlé.
• In partnership with the business, responsible for the counteraction of interruptions to business activities and the protection of critical business processes from the effects of major failures of information systems or disasters and to ensure their timely resumption.
• Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of all hardware and software systems used in the factory.
• Ensure the reliability and security of the factory's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and communication systems.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and ensure optimal operation.
• Implement regular maintenance schedules and updates for all IT systems.
• Plan and execute IT projects that enhance factory operations, including system upgrades and new technology implementations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical support to factory staff, addressing issues related to IT equipment and software applications.
• Ensure the protection of information in networks and the protection of the supporting infrastructure
• As process owner Maintain the data management system as part of Nestle Quality management System requirement
• Ensure compliance with confectionary Category standards and updates of our infrastructure
• Lead and develop people within the London team by coaching and guiding and being able to understand and resolve team dynamics.
• Ensure compliance to safety activities like Friends helping Friends observations, Lockout Tagout, Safety training, etc
• Develop the team to create and sustain a Risk Prediction mindset culture as well as initiatives that with lead to reduction of safety incidents.

Role Requirements

• Completion of a diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, related to IT or equivalent mix of education and/or relevant work experience.
• Experience in leading Information Security position in a multinational and multicultural environment, proven leadership skill
• IT Audit exposure and Security compliance experience
• Strong knowledge of IT. Ability to read, analyze and interpreter general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• 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
• 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)

We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting Operations/ Production career you’ve always wanted.

What you need to know

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

If you believe you have the profile we are looking for, please contact your line Manager before submitting your application and ensure this role is part of your PDP. 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 as a result 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 in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.