Line Lead AOS

Agropur Cooperative; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition of years of service forvac

Flexible group insurance plan incl. te

Employee assistance program

Pension plan with company contrib

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative is seeking a Line Lead AOS to own a small business unit and drive performance through operational excellence. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, improve productivity, reduce downtime, and partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver results.

Ideal candidates have at least two years supervising in a union environment and strong lean/operational excellence experience, plus proficiency in MS Office and Power BI.

Qualifications

• College Diploma or University Degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of two years as a supervisor in a unionized environment.
• Minimum of two years of experience with operational excellence/lean.
• Green Belt is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Operational Excellence to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Monitor KPIs, identify trends, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Implement and sustain standardized work, 5S, visual management, and autonomous maintenance.
• Support capacity growth initiatives and minor capital projects.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve issues and drive results.
• Lead and develop Process Lead and Maintenance Lead and manage daily production activities.

Skills

Lean / Operational Excellence

MS Office (Word & Excel)

Power BI

Green Belt

Quality assurance knowledge

Education

College Diploma or University Degree

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

Job Type: Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. At Agropur, each role directly contributes to key results. Execution is measured by impact and value created—not the number of actions.

Benefits

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.)
• Pension plan with company contributions
• Salary range 004: $80,200 à $100,300 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

Responsibilities

The Line Lead AOS will own a small business unit and drive performance of that area through execution of the operational excellence/lean program.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence (70%) Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing productivity, reducing waste, eliminating downtime, and improving equipment reliability. Utilize Lean and Operational Excellence methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC, SMED, Root Cause Analysis) to identify and eliminate chronic losses. Monitor and analyze performance KPIs, identify trends, and implement sustainable solutions that improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery. Implement and sustain standardized work, 5S, visual management, and autonomous maintenance practices. Support capacity growth initiatives, process optimization projects, and minor capital investments that enhance operational performance. Partner closely with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to resolve issues and drive business unit results.

People Leadership & Business Unit Management (30%) Lead and develop the Process Lead and Maintenance Lead while influencing frontline employees across the business unit. Coordinate daily production activities, production sequencing, and resource priorities to ensure targets are achieved. Promote a strong culture of food safety, quality, and workplace safety through visible leadership and accountability. Lead safety, quality, and customer complaint investigations and implement corrective actions. Support training, performance management, employee development, and positive labor relations within a unionized manufacturing environment. Drive change management initiatives and foster a culture of engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• College Diploma or University Degree in a relevant field.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a supervisor with direct involvement in a unionized environment required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of strong experience with operational excellence/lean required.
• Green Belt (an asset).
• Computer literacy with MS Office (Word and Excel) and Power BI.
• Knowledge of quality assurance systems HACCP and SQF (an asset).

A role for those who want to create real impact and contribute to measurable and sustainable results.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins.

We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation.

Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations).