Scaling Shift Leader

FGF Brands; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Tuition reimbursement

Discount program

Job summary

FGF Brands in Canada seeks a Shift Leader - Central Scaling to oversee ingredient scaling and timely material shipping in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

You will lead a team, ensure safety and quality, manage inventory, and collaborate with CI to boost efficiency, with flexible shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Proven leadership able to motivate a team to meet schedules.
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking.
• Attention to detail and ability to detect quality issues.
• Good communication skills and basic math.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 40 kg.
• Able to switch between tasks with minimal distraction.
• Flexible to work days, afternoons, nights and weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example and fosters mutual respect and teamwork.
• Conducts pre-shift huddles and provides feedback.
• Leads, coaches, mentors and trains team members.
• Maintains a safe working environment by enforcing standards.
• Assists planning team with managing inventory levels.
• Keeps scaling area and tools clean to high standards.
• Provides orientation and training for an effective workforce.
• Follows GMPs and safety procedures.
• Verifies that all batches are produced on your shift.
• Ensures breaks and coverage during shifts.
• Updates team on daily issues and drives continuous improvement.
• Works with CI team to improve efficiency.
• Acts as a backup to scaling team leaders as required.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-tasking

Job description

Job Description

Shift Leader - Central Scaling

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Summary:

Reporting to the Operations Leader and Site Leader, the Shift Leader is responsible for the efficient and accurate scaling of ingredients and for the timely shipping of packaging and production materials; all within a fast paced (just-in-time) food manufacturing environment.

Pay Rate:

$35.15/hour plus $1 premium for night hours and $2 premium for weekend hours.

What FGF Offers:

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leads by example and fosters an environment of mutual respect and team work among Team Members
• Conduct pre-shift huddles and provides feedback for Team Members
• Leads, coaches, mentors and trains Team Members
• Ensures that a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing Company standards and following up on regular inspections
• Assists planning team with managing inventory level
• Maintains scaling area and tools to a high standard of cleanliness
• Provides orientation and training as required to ensure an effective and efficient work force
• Combines all raw materials in proper sequence and ensure that each ingredient has been added and processed as outlined in the Batch Sheet
• Follows all GMP’s and Safety Procedures as outlined by FGF
• Verifies that all batches are produced on your shift
• Ensures every Team Member in the scaling area receives their entitled break and proper coverage is provided during each Team Member’s break
• Updates team on daily issues and fosters an environment of continuous improvement
• Works with the continuous improvement team to improve efficiency
• Acts as a backup to scaling team leaders as required
• Performs other duties as requested

Required Experience:

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment (food/bakery experience is desirable)
• Must be a demonstrated leader who interacts with others and is adept at leading/motivating a team to meet schedule demands
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to detect the presence of a quality issue
• Good communication skill, along with the simple mathematical abilities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Physically capable of performing the demands of the role
• Ability to frequently move objects up to 40 kg
• Ability to move from one task to another with minimal distraction
• Flexible to work days, afternoons, nights & weekends if needed

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?

Working at FGF Brands, 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 spirit 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.

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.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

FGF Brands may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our recruitment and selection process. These tools may assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants. AI tools are used to support our recruitment process, with final hiring decisions made by our recruitment and hiring teams.

FGF Brands is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let our recruitment team know, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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