Production Team Lead

Taylor Farms; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Compounding Lead, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring food safety and quality. This position involves training team members, overseeing production processes, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. You'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to creating high-quality, delicious products for families across North America. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity that values your skills and experience, this role offers the chance to make a real impact in the food manufacturing industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Shift Differentials

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in food or chemical compounding.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret batch records and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Train and assign daily tasks to employees.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Provide timely updates to supervisors and management.

Skills

Food Safety Standards

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Supervisory Skills

Ingredient Handling

Batching Processes

Quality Control Tests

Data Entry Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Experience in Food or Chemical Compounding

Tools

Mixers

Pallet Jacks

Scales

Job description

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Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Taylor Farms

Taylor Farms Southern California, Inc. is the newest member of the Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. family of companies. Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. is dedicated to being North America’s favorite salads, healthy fresh foods and salad dressings maker. Our “Taylor Family” is passionate about making high-quality, great-tasting products for families across North America.

The Compounding Lead’s responsibility is to provide daily support to line personnel and updates to the shift supervisor. The Lead trains all new and existing team members on daily tasks. Responsible for following and enforcing all General Safety, Allergen Controls, Food Safety & Sanitation, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures relating to job duties.

Pay Range: $21.00/ hr

Days of the Week Needed: weekends and holidays

Shifts:

- 2nd 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Sun-Thursday $.25 shift Differential

- 3rd 8:00 PM - 4:30 AM, t-Saturday $.50 shift Differential

Work Hours: 8 hours and possible OT

Key Responsibilities:

· Follow all Safety, Allergen Controls, Food Safety & Sanitation, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures relating to job duties.

· Train and assign daily tasks to employees.

· Relieve employees for breaks and lunches.

· Coordinates raw material from the warehouse team needed by work order issued.

· Assign and direct the daily tasks of production workers and monitor completion.

· Audits mixing process, following operators tracking form.

· Oversee analytical testing by batch specifications.

· Review inventory consumption in the inventory system for each batch.

· Assist in the preparation of daily production reports and KPIs.

· Maintains a clean and safe work area, disposing of excess materials.

· Provides timely updates to supervisors and management.

· Ensure proper handoff to the following shift lead. Escalates all safety, employee, and operating issues to shift supervisors and management.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

· Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hair and beard net, gloves, safety shoes, bump cap, smocks

· Chemical Exposure: Cleaning Supplies and Food Allergens

Qualifications:

· 2–5 years of experience in food or chemical compounding, mixing, or batching processes.

· Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role in a manufacturing or production environment.

· Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and food safety standards.

· Knowledge of ingredient handling, weighing, and mixing processes.

· Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, and Chemical Handling.

· Ability to read and interpret batch records, formulas, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

· Skilled in operating mixers, pumps, scales, pallet jacks, and other compounding equipment.

· Basic understanding of quality control tests (e.g., pH, Brix, moisture, viscosity).

· Experience using tablets or computers to enter data and complete documentation.

Physical demands and abilities:

· Ability to maintain a safe and positive work environment.

· Ability to lift/push/pull up to 52

· Ability to bend twist, stoop, squat, and pivot.

· Ability to walk and stand for 8+ hour shifts.

· Up to 4% 401k Matching company contribution.

E-Verify compliant

EOE

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Production, and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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