Production Team Lead

BZAM; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BZAM Ltd. seeks a Production Team Lead to manage the production process and lead associates at their Ontario facility. The role involves ensuring safe work conditions, training new staff, and meeting production quotas. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong background in problem-solving and effective team leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Minimum of Three Weeks Paid Vacation

Extended Health and Dental Group Benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Wellness Spending Account

RRSP Matching Program and TFSA options

Rapid growth and advancement potential

Learning and development opportunities

Dynamic and innovative environment

Exceptional culture

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a position requiring problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge with GPP and GMP preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work conditions and practices within the production area.
• Delegate and actively lead activities of the production team.
• Monitor effectiveness and communicate updates to management.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team Leadership

Time Management

Education

Experience in cannabis packaging or production lines

Job description

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Approved by Health Canada, BZAM Ltd. is a multi-licensed Canadian cannabis producer on a mission to deliver what consumers want, be the producer retailers prefer, and be every province’s most reliable supplier. We offer a fast-paced and inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives and empowers people to action their ideas and reach their full potential.

As a rapidly growing company, we are always looking for strong talent to join our team. We mainly operate out of our state-of-the-art facility in Ancaster, ON, but our brands and partners can be found across Canada and internationally. With accomplished teams in leadership, people & culture, cultivation, manufacturing and retail, our vision to be Canada’s favourite source for cannabis – and a great place to work – is the cornerstone of our business.

The Production Team Lead will report into the Production Supervisor and will be responsible for helping to set up the production process and act as shift lead to associates. The Production Team Lead will also be responsible for producing pre-rolls, packaging flower, and preparing labels as well as other duties. We are looking for individuals who are detail orientated, focused and efficient in the tasks they carry out.

Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday – 6:00am – 4:00 pm

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work conditions and practices within the production area by enforcing company Safety, Health and Environmental policies while actively using the correct PPE for the task at hand.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for Good Production Practices (GPP) and GMP.
• Delegate and actively lead activities of the production team as outlined by the Production Supervisor
• Ensure packaging production quotas deadlines are consistently met. Work in the production line with consistent speed and accuracy.
• Monitor effectiveness and outlining any inefficiencies to management. Regularly communicate with management on updates, problems, or comments as they arise.
• One on one training of all new staff on tasks within your area until they are competent in their duties.
• Read work orders or receive oral instruction for work assignments.
• Maintain storage areas and carry out general duties.
• Mark and/or tag products with identifying information.
• Assemble various products and materials.
• Perform general physical activities in order to load, unload, sort and move products and materials by hand or using basic material handling equipment.
• May participate in replenishment, letdowns, shipping and receiving.
• Operate, navigate, or drive mechanized material handling equipment.
• Undertake Production Associate activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing, and unpacking.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify problems or defects.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a position requiring problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge with GPP and GMP is preferred.
• Able to effectively communicate with all types of staff, including laborers, technical, professional, and upper management.
• Ability to remain professional in all situations and to keep relationships with staff professional while actively leading a team during working hours.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to motivate and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Previous experience working with cannabis packaging or in production lines preferred.
• Physically capable of manual labor that includes lifting, bending, and reaching.
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Minimum of Three Weeks Paid Vacation*
• Extended Health and Dental Group Benefits (as of hire date)*
• Health Care Spending Account*
• Wellness Spending Account*
• RRSP Matching Program and TFSA options*
• Rapid growth and advancement potential
• Learning and development opportunities
• Dynamic and innovative environment
• Exceptional culture
• Eligible employees
  
  
  

BZAM Ltd. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength of diversity within the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, nationality, age, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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