Team Leader - Mixer/Scaler

FGF Brands; Toronto; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching program

Tuition reimbursement

Discount program

Job summary

FGF Brands is seeking a Team Leader for the Mixer/Scaler on a production shift. You will lead a fast-paced manufacturing team to meet production schedules safely and on time, while overseeing raw material handling and inventory duties within the plant environment.

You will manage pre-shift communication, train and coach team members, and ensure GMP and safety procedures are followed. This role requires hands-on leadership and a focus on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to detect quality issues.
• Good communication skills and basic math abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example and fosters teamwork and mutual respect.
• Conducts pre-shift huddles and provides feedback to team members.
• Coaches, mentors and trains team members.
• Maintains a safe working environment by enforcing standards and inspections.
• Oversees receipt and warehousing of ingredients and inventory data entry.
• Supports planning with inventory management and staging tasks.
• Keeps scaling area clean and well-organized; maintains equipment.
• Ensures proper breaks and coverage for team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Accuracy

Numeracy

Independent work

Job description

Job Description

Team Leader - Mixer/Scaler

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Summary

Reporting to the Shift Leader and Operations Leader, the Mixing Leader will provide hands-on leadership on a production shift within the plant to ensure production schedules are met safely & on time within fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Pay Rate: $28.65/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 standards and following up on regular inspections
• Oversees the receipt and warehousing of incoming ingredients
• Ensures Operations Management System (OMS) procedures are being followed (entering inventory into the operating system)
• 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 to ensure each ingredient has been 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 Team Members in the scaling area receives their breaks and proper coverage is provided during each break
• Performs other duties as requested

Required Experience:

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.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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