Production - Team Lead

Ice River Sustainable Solutions; Feversham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ice River Sustainable Solutions is seeking a Production Lead to manage a team on the production line, ensuring efficiency and quality standards are met. This role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will enjoy an inclusive culture and opportunities for continuous development alongside competitive hourly wages and benefits.

Benefits

Company Paid Life Insurance

Health and Dental Benefits

RRSP Company Match

On the Job Training

Uniforms

Safety Shoe Allowance

Clean and Safe Work Environment

Continuous Skills Development

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food or beverage.
• Proven leadership skills to manage and inspire a team.
• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours and work in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and oversee a team of production workers.
• Operate production machinery and maintain accurate records.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and support safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Previous manufacturing experience

Team lead experience

Tools

Computers

Job description

At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, our employees have incredible opportunities to work for an organization that is known for our forward-thinking innovation and eco-friendly design in products and packaging.

Our culture is inclusive, supportive, and encourages learning and development to support internal career advancement opportunities. We are problem solvers who find fulfillment and reward in making impossible possible. We are hands-on, focused, and committed to always being a part of something bigger.

If you are creative, passionate and enjoy working in a collaborative environment we would like to hear from you.

Position Summary

The working line lead plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient operation of the production line, under the direction of the production Supervisor. This position is responsible for leading a team of production workers on their assigned line, ensuring that production schedule and goals are met while maintaining high-quality standards, while monitoring production activity, identifying process problems, troubleshooting causes. Reporting inefficiencies and issues to maintenance, quality and production Supervisor, to support and develop resolutions.

What You Can Expect As a Production Lead

• Excellent Hourly Wage
• Wage Increase after 3 Months
• 12-hour Rotating Continental Shifts Days and Nights
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Health, and Dental Benefits
• RRSP Company Match
• On the Job Training
• Uniforms
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Clean and Safe Work Environment
• Teamwork
• Continuous Skills Development
• Employee Referral Program
  
  

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, coach, and oversee a team of production workers, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities and are motivated to meet production targets.
• Operate production machinery
• Maintain accurate production records and other documentation required for quality control and performance tracking.
• Conduct routine cleaning tasks to keep the production area and equipment in good working order.
• Supports maintenance team when required to ensure minimal downtime
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, increased efficiency, and waste reduction, working with Management to implement relevant improvements.
• Facilitate effective communication within the team and between shifts, ensuring that everyone is aligned with production goals and expectations.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and providing necessary training to team members.
  
  

Education/Skills/Experience

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food or beverage or plastics industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Proven leadership skills to manage performance and inspire team to achieve results. Communication skills both verbally and written.
• Strong operating skills in organizing, planning and time management, as well as getting work done through others.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Be able to work within a small team in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain high levels of attendance.
• Be eager, upbeat, and have a positive attitude.
• Previous manufacturing experience and/or Team lead experience would be considered an asset.
• Must be able to stand for up to 12 hours.
  
  

Working Environment And Physical Demands

• Ability to crouch, bend and kneel, as well as capable of heavy lifting and carrying.
• Noisy due to machinery and equipment in operation.
• Wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safety protocols.
  
  

Please let Ice River Sustainable Solutions know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. Ice River Sustainable Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

Note to Recruiting Agencies

Ice River Sustainable Solutions does not respond to unsolicited emails from third party recruiters acting on behalf of job seekers. All candidates are encouraged to create their own online profile, allowing us to reference resumes effectively and advise when opportunities match your knowledge and skills. Any profiles created by recruiters on behalf of job seeking candidates will be deleted. This practice threatens future interactions between third party recruiters and Ice River Sustainable Solutions recruitment.