Production Team Leader

Nestlé SA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Team Leader to drive operational excellence in a dynamic night shift environment. This role focuses on empowering team members and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. With a commitment to continuous improvement, the ideal candidate will leverage their analytical skills and experience to lead a dedicated team. Join a company that values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits from day one, including health coverage, a pension plan, and opportunities for professional growth. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a thriving organization.

Benefits

Health and Dental Coverage

Company-Matched Pension Plan

Three Weeks of Vacation

Educational Assistance

Gender Affirmation Benefits

Discounts on Nespresso Products

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in a related role within the CPG industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with hygiene and safety procedures.
• Manage production through operational reviews for sustainable results.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Effective Communication

Decision-Making

Education

Engineering Degree

Experience in CPG Industry

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Location: Toronto, ON located at 72 Sterling Rd, Toronto, ON M6R 2B6

On Site - Night Shift

About Us

Nestlé is renowned for brands like KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Häagen-Dazs. Our success stems from our people.

We foster a people-focused culture that empowers employees to be authentic. With over 3,000 members, we pride ourselves on agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit both our business and the community. We are changemakers, curious and daring to challenge the status quo to drive progress.

Our goal is to nourish our customers and enrich our employees. Empowerment leads to engagement, a positive work culture, and motivation.

What to Expect:

We seek a Production Team Leader to achieve shift and line objectives by empowering and engaging team members, developing their capabilities, and implementing NCE. The role ensures the production plan is met on time, in compliance with safety, quality, cost, delivery, and environmental standards, aiming for Manufacturing Excellence.

This is a night shift role requiring flexibility. As part of a 24/7 operation, other shifts or schedules may be necessary.

A Day in the Life:

• Lead safety initiatives to ensure a safe working environment, including enforcing hygiene and safety procedures (PPE, shoe change, hand wash, LOTO, etc.)
• Maintain product quality and compliance with manufacturing instructions using digital platforms
• Keep work areas clean and in good condition, adhering to NGMP standards
• Manage production through operational reviews and standard routines to ensure sustainable results
• Utilize problem-solving tools and share knowledge to drive continuous improvement
• Develop team competencies through training, proper equipment, safety procedures, and hygiene
• Maintain open communication with stakeholders such as shift teams, managers, maintenance, unions, and other representatives

Role Requirements:

• 1-4 years of experience in a related role within the CPG industry is preferred
• Engineering graduates are preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Good judgment and decision-making abilities
• Effective communication skills and ability to address non-compliance positively
• Commitment to safety and good housekeeping
• Ability to manage staff effectively and set challenging objectives

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Health and Dental coverage starting on day one
• Company-matched pension plan
• Three weeks of vacation and five personal days
• Training, development, and growth opportunities
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement
• Gender affirmation benefits
• Fertility and surrogacy medical coverage
• Adoption benefits
• Up to 50% off on Nespresso products
• Access to discounts on Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products

Additional Information:

We encourage timely applications. Nestlé Canada values diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If accommodations are needed during the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources, and we will work to provide support.