Production Line Leader

FGF Brands; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

FGF Brands is seeking a Line Leader for their production team in Toronto. This role involves overseeing production processes, ensuring schedules are met, maintaining safety, and fostering teamwork. The company offers growth opportunities and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Accelerated career growth with leadership training

Competitive compensation and health benefits

RRSP matching program

Tuition reimbursement

Discount program for various services

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership skills with effective team interaction.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and OHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the production team to meet production schedules.
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain safety and quality standards.
• Assist in testing new methods and troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Description

Line Leader

Summary

Reporting to the Shift Leader and Operations Leader, the Line Leader - Production provides hands-on leadership during a production shift within the plant to ensure production schedules are met safely and on time in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

What FGF Offers:

• FGF believes in home-grown talent, offering accelerated career growth with leadership training to unleash your potential.
• Competitive compensation, health benefits, and a generous flexible medical/health spending account.
• RRSP matching program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discount program covering restaurants, gyms, shopping, and more.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead by example, fostering mutual respect and teamwork among team members.
• Conduct pre-shift huddles and provide feedback to team leaders.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and train team leaders and production crew on one or more production lines.
• Ensure production schedules are met and address any issues that arise.
• Coordinate department schedules, products, and manpower for smooth plant operations.
• Verify proper methods and procedures are followed, ensuring quality, safety, and environmental standards are maintained.
• Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing company standards and conducting regular inspections.
• Assist in testing new equipment, methods, or products, and troubleshoot processes and equipment.
• Utilize the OMS system to help achieve production targets.
• Support the Shift Leader in meeting daily KPIs.
• Follow and enforce all GMPs and safety procedures outlined by FGF.
• Act as a backup to the Shift Leader when necessary.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support business needs.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (food/bakery experience preferred).
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and interact effectively with others.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, along with basic mathematical abilities.
• Ability to manage challenging situations and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work days, afternoons, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and OHS standards.

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF? Working at FGF Brands offers dynamic and rewarding opportunities. Our entrepreneurial spirit encourages creativity and innovative thinking to develop solutions and new ideas.

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Disclaimer: This description covers general responsibilities, knowledge, and skills. Additional duties may be assigned or amended at any time.