Line Leader - Packaging (Days)

Wonderbrands; Toronto; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plan with matching

Quarterly incentive program

Employee discount program

Job summary

Wonderbrands is seeking a Line Leader - Packaging to provide hands-on leadership on a production shift in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will work under the Shift Leader and Operations Leader to ensure production schedules are met safely and on time, within the Etobicoke plant.

The role offers a Day Shift (6am–6pm), 3–4 days per week including weekends, with a competitive pay rate of $34.98/hr and benefits such as health, dental, pension, quarterly incentives, and a broad

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong leadership and ability to motivate a team to meet schedules.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Flexibility to work days, afternoons, nights and weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example and fosters teamwork and mutual respect among team members.
• Conduct pre-shift huddles and provide feedback to Team Leaders.
• Lead Team Leaders and production crew on one or more lines to meet schedules.
• Coach, mentor and train Leaders and Team Members.
• Ensure production schedules are met and address issues that arise.
• Coordinate department schedules, products and manpower for smooth plant operation.
• Ensure GMPs, safety, and environmental standards are followed and maintained.
• Back up Shift Leader when necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary education (Operations Management, Business Admin, Engineering)

Job description

Summary

Reporting to the Shift Leader and Operations Leader, the

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Summary

Reporting to the Shift Leader and Operations Leader, the Line Leader - Packaging will provide hands‑on leadership on a production shift within the plant to ensure production schedules are met safely and on time all within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.

Shift Schedule

Day Shift - 6am to 6pm, 3-4 days a week (includes weekends)

Pay Rate

$34.98/hr

Location

Etobicoke, ON.

What Wonderbrands Offers:

• Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth
• Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
• Pension plan with matching contribution
• Quarterly incentive program
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example and fosters an environment of mutual respect and team work among Team Members
• Conduct pre-shift huddles and provides feedback for Team Leaders
• Responsible for leading Team Leaders in addition to production crew on one or more production lines
• Leads, coaches, mentors and trains Leaders and Team Members
• Ensures production schedules are met and deals with problems that may occur
• Co‑ordinates the various department schedules, products and manpower to ensure that the production in the plant runs smoothly
• Checks to ensure that proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality, safety, environment standards are met
• Leads, coaches, mentors and trains Team Leaders, and other Team Members as needed
• Ensures a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing Company standards and regular inspections
• Assists in all testing of new equipment, methods and or products, as well as trouble shoot processes and equipment
• Utilizes the OMS system to help achieve production targets
• Assists Shift Leader in ensuring KPIs are met daily
• Follows and enforce all GMP’s and Safety Procedures as outlined by Wonderbrands
• Acts as a backup to Shift Leader when necessary
• Additional responsibilities may be added to better satisfy needs of the business

Requirements

• Post-secondary education required (Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, etc.)
• Bright, driven and clear about your future career goals
• Ability to learn fast, ambitious and come up with new innovative ideas
• Positive attitude and a results-oriented mindset
• A demonstrated leader who easily interacts with others and is adept at leading and motivating a team to meet demands established by the schedule
• Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, along with simple mathematical abilities
• Work well in and support a team-based environment
• Roll up your sleeves mentality with a whatever it takes mindset to get the job done
• Flexible to work days, afternoons, nights & weekends if needed

What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands

Wonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 13 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.

Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.

Disclaimer:

The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

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