Team Lead

GoodLeaf Farms; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GoodLeaf Farms in Guelph, ON seeks a Team Lead (production) to partner with the Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations, coach Production Associates, and ensure targets, quality, and safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include implementing KPIs, leading improvements, fostering a collaborative environment, and training staff while adhering to GMP, HACCP, and SQF where applicable. This role requires strong leadership and communication in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Post-secondary education is an asset.
• 1-3 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing is preferred.
• Safe operation of powered industrial vehicles is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations to meet targets for output, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and coach Production Associates to maximize performance.
• Develop and implement production plans and schedules with the supervisor.
• Provide on-the-job training and development for team members.

Skills

Leadership

KPI tracking

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Secondary school diploma

Post-secondary education

Tools

ERP system

MS Office

Job description

The Team Lead (production) isresponsible for working with the Production Supervisor to oversee and optimizeproduction operations at the Guelph farm. This role involves leading and coaching a team of Production Associates, ensuring adherence to production targets, quality standards, and safetyregulations. They will demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities (but not limited to…):

Production Management

• Oversee daily production operations to meet or exceed established targets for output, quality, and efficiency.
• Monitor production processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team performance.
• Collaborate with the Production Supervisor to develop and implement production plans and schedules.
• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of Production Associates to maximize their potential and performance.
• Provide on-the-job training and development opportunities for team members.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Address team member concerns and resolve conflicts promptly and fairly.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards.
• Conduct regular quality checks and inspections.
• Identify and address quality issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the Production Supervisor to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production processes and identify opportunities for increased efficiency and cost reduction.
• Participate in problem-solving and root cause analysis activities.

Safety

• Champion a safe work environment by enforcing safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct safety inspections and identify potential hazards.
• Provide safety training to team members.
• Other assigned duties & VFT tasks as required by the production shift.
• Follows and complies with all GoodLeaf Farms, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Provincial and Company Health and Safety standards and Company Safe Quality Foods standards and guidelines.

Qualifications & Educational Requirements:

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent is required. Completion of post-secondary education is an asset.
• Demonstrating understanding on KPI’s, GMP, Health and Safety, Food Safety, Quality, HACCP, Waste Rate and Run Rates
• Willing to learn, lead and support driving the implementation of lean manufacturing and best practices on the floor (5S, DDS and DMS meetings, Kaizen, OEE, etc)
• 1-3 years of leadership experience. Preference is given to occupational leadership experience in a food manufacturing facility.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of initiative and positive attitude, is self-motivated and works well under pressure.
• Safe, licensed operation of powered industrial vehicles (an asset). If not, willing to be trained.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with ERP is an asset, if not willing to be trained.
• Previous experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment is required.
• High degree of organizational skillswith focused oriented movement towards the common goal.
• Strong Communication and problem-solving
• Ability to work in fast paced environments, multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Demonstrates importance of attendance and punctuality by arriving at work on time and for each shift.

Why work at GoodLeaf Farms?

It is our commitment to provide you with the work environment and tools necessary to be successful in your role. We hope that you will find your work here rewarding, challenging, and meaningful.

• You will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level. GoodLeaf is growing and we want you to grow along with us!
• We have an entrepreneurial and inclusive spirit with the heart of a startup.
• We foster an environment of cooperation and communication.
• We offer competitive compensation and benefits

Every day at GoodLeaf Farms we get to help solve the challenge of food security for communities across Canada and do it in innovative ways that inspire healthy lifestyles. We think that’s exciting and the best reason of all to join us!

Equal Opportunity Statement

GoodLeaf Farms is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at GoodLeaf Farms are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

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