Line Lead

VG Meats; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Leader to drive daily operations in their Rollstock Department. This role focuses on enhancing workplace safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will lead a team, foster employee development, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. Join a growing company that values its employees and promotes sustainable practices in food production. If you are passionate about leadership and operational excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

25% employee discount

Learning experiences

Regenerative employer practices

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary education in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Proven leadership and motivational abilities with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety standards are met in the workplace.
• Design and lead continuous improvement initiatives for operational efficiency.
• Manage employee training and relations, ensuring compliance with safety programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Employee Relations

Food Safety Knowledge

Continuous Improvement

Education

Post-secondary education in manufacturing/production management

Equivalent related work experience

Tools

Computer Literacy

Job description

VG Meats is looking for an Operations Leader in Simcoe, ON!

The successful individual will perform daily operational duties leading our Rollstock Department.

The Big Picture: VG Meats believes that people are critical to its success. The staff will create the win/win scenarios that help the company and employees move forward in life and in business. It is believed that the successful employee will seek out improvements to the processing activities that will improve profits for the company and compensation for the employee.

Develop your CAREER with VG Meats!

The benefits of working at VG Meats?

• Salary Range: commensurate to skill level, knowledge, and leadership ability
• 25% off employee discount
• A growing company offering many learning experiences
• We are a regenerative employer meaning that the organization continues to build a workplace that is good for its staff, producers, customers, and communities.

What you will do as the Line Lead:

• Ensure Health & Safety in the workplace
• Adherence to Quality standards
• Responsible for reporting and addressing food safety issues
• Design and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage employee relations; both recognition and progressive discipline
• Ensure employee training goals and programs are maintained and skill matrix is current
• Monitor and manage all maintenance, safety and sanitation programs for compliance and frequency
• Mentor, coach, and successfully lead hourly associates to improve skills and performance
• Reports to: Plant Manager
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Completion of post-secondary education in manufacturing/production management or a related field of study; and/or equivalent related work experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills combined with strong organizational skills
• Proven track record of leadership and motivational abilities
• Previous supervisory/leadership experience
• Food experience preferred
• First Aid certification preferred
• Computer literate and mechanically inclined

About VG Meats:

VG Meats is dedicated to producing high quality, healthy foods through sustainable farming practices. A fourth-generation family business, we produce tenderness tested beef, pork and pastured poultry that our customers love. We're looking for people who share our dedication and vision. Our areas of focus are: regenerative farming practices, retailers, farmers, restaurants, distributors and institutions.

VG Meats is an equal opportunity employer and accommodation will be provided during the interviewing and hiring processes.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent