Production Shift Leader (Nights)

Wonder Brands Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plan

Bonuses

Discount program

Job summary

Wonderbrands in Etobicoke, Ontario is seeking a Production Shift Leader to oversee night shifts, drive GMP compliance, and lead a team of Line Leaders and Operators to meet daily production targets while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

You will coordinate cross‑functional activities, troubleshoot on equipment, manage staffing to keep lines running, monitor KPI performance, and report progress to leadership while upholding all health, safety and quality policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership with ability to motivate a team to meet schedule demands.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP and OHSA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead production team on the night shift and ensure production targets are met.
• Troubleshoot production-related equipment and coordinate with maintenance, sanitation, quality and shipping teams.
• Schedule and prioritize activities across departments to maintain smooth operation.

Skills

Team Leadership

GMP Knowledge

Problem Solving

Communication

Shift Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

Working at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.We have an “entrepreneurial” mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own “creativity” and “out of the box” thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Overview

Position: Production Shift Leader

Location:514 Carlingview Drive. Etobicoke Ontario, M9W 5R3

Shift: Nights

What Wonderbrands Offers:

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

Understands and fulfills the duties of a leaderofthe following programs within the production area: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Allfood safety programs, Allhealth & safetyprograms, AllWonderbrands policies, programs or procedures.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example and fosters an environment of mutual respect and teamwork among Team Members.
• Assists with troubleshooting on all production-related equipment (musthave basic understanding ofall equipment).
• Responsible for leading all production Line Leaders and Team Members on a shift.
• Responsible to prioritize activities of the supporting teams when required (maintenance, sanitation, shipping, qualityand engineering).
• Ensures production schedules are met.
• Follow-ups and deals with any problems that may occur.
• Coordinates 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.
• Provides assistancein scheduling, resolving production and manpower problems.
• Provides orientation and training as required to ensure an effective and efficient workforce.
• 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 troubleshoots processes and equipment.
• Utilizes ERP system and production support systems to meet production targets andfollowsQuality Control procedures at all times.
• Completes daily reports on KPI’s as required.
• Works with Sanitation, Quality, Shipping and Maintenance teams to coordinate required activities.
• Ensures Product Quality and Food Safety procedures are being followed.
• Follows up with Line Leaders to ensure output targets are being met.
• Responsible for the management and updating of Skills Matrix for their respective shift.
• Ensuresan updated Job / Break rotation schedule is created and available to the leadership team.
• Provides support to the leadership team in dealing with performance/behavioral concerns with Team Members on the shift.
• Provides performance feedbackProcessfor Team Members on the shift.
• Updates and provides important production related information to Line Leaders.
• Responsible for scheduling correct amount of Team Members.
• CreatesWeekly Schedule Spreadsheet for shift when required.
• Clearsexceptions in Time & Attendance when required.
• Ensuresall Team Members are assigned to correct line.
• Tracks and communicates to Leadership any Late or Absences of Team members.
• Monitor all shipping activity to ensure fill rates are met.
• Works with Shipping Team Members to address any concerns.
• Manages transportation requirements to ensure timely delivery of finished goods.
• Answers calls on radio(cellphones, if applicable)from various departments.
• Ensure that Production Orders are closed immediately after completion.
• Monitors inventory activity (finished goodsor materials).
• Supports Line Leaders in updating Shift Reports when required.
• Troubleshoots any ERP inaccuracies.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-4 years’experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be a demonstrated leader who interacts with others and is adept at leading/motivating a team to meet schedule demands.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, along with strong mathematical capabilities.
• Ability to manage conflict resolution, team engagement, collaboration).
• Flexible to support other shifts when business needs require additional Leadership.
• Working knowledge of GMP's, HACCP & O.H.S.A will be required.
• Basiccomputer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

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.