Team Leader - Packaging

FGF Brands; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Toronto is seeking a Team Leader - Packaging to oversee and lead the packaging line. Responsibilities include ensuring product quality, conducting team training, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities through leadership training.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Health Benefits

RRSP matching program

Tuition reimbursement

Discount program for various services

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in food/bakery.
• Ability to detect quality issues with accuracy.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership to the packaging line.
• Conduct pre-shift huddles and give feedback to team members.
• Ensure safety and adherence to FGF standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Physical capability to lift 40 kg

Job description

Overview

Team Leader - Packaging

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Summary

Reporting to the Line Leader, the Team Leader-Packaging is responsible for providing hands-on leadership to the packaging line while ensuring a consistent product in a timely manner that meets standards set by FGF.

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 teamwork among Team Members
• Conduct pre-shift huddles and provides feedback for Team Members
• Leads, coaches, mentors and trains Team Members
• Verifying proper packaging materials and ensuring proper product is being placed within the packaging
• Operates and manages labelling machine efficiently
• Responsible for controlling CCP (Critical Control Point)
• Responsible for all packaging quality paperwork and ensuring accuracy
• Ensures Operations Management System (OMS) procedures are being followed (entering inventory into the operating system)
• Follows VQS (visual quality standards)
• Provides orientation and training as required to ensure an effective and efficient work force
• Ensures a safe working environment at all times by enforcing FGF standards & follows-up on inspections
• Reports any equipment malfunctions to the appropriate parties
• Ensures every Team Member on the packaging line receives their entitled break and proper coverage is provided; follows all GMP’s and Safety Procedures as outlined by FGF
• May be asked by Shift Leader to perform general labor duties when needed as well as be assigned additional

Required Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment (food/bakery experience is desirable)
• Accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to detect the presence of a quality issue
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or distraction
• Physical capable of performing the demands of the role including frequently moving objects up to 40 kg
• 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.

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

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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.

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