About the Role

Location: Torbram Rd & Clark Blvd, Brampton

Shift: Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (Requires flexibility to work outside these hours)

We are looking for a Full-Time Production Manager to join our team! Reporting to the Director of Production, you will oversee all production operations & lead the production team in achieving safety, quality, plan adherence, on-time delivery, & efficiency targets.

What you will be doing:

• Lead a 24/7 operation & a team of Production Supervisors, Coordinators, Team Leaders, & Associates
• Build a high-performing culture with specific focus on safety, GMP, quality, employee learning, development & engagement, & continuous improvement
• Responsible for target setting & continuously improving employee safety, food safety compliance, quality, pick accuracy, on-time delivery, plan adherence, & efficiency 
• Partner with Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics & Warehouse teams to develop production plans that focus on product freshness, on-time delivery, & plan reliability
• Execute & deliver the daily production plan; Ensure proper & on-time team, material, facility, & equipment setup; Proactively identify & resolve bottlenecks & blockers; & Drive clear, structured & concise communication to ensure alignment between teams, shifts, & external stakeholders
• Make tomorrow better than today! Drive continuous improvement in the DC by engaging team members & broader HF stakeholders in identifying opportunities, facilitating root-cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, & delivering positive & focused change
• Develop, roll out, & manage standard operating procedures, visual tools, & checklists to ensure we are a process-driven operations; Onboard, train, & continuously develop team members to ensure clear understanding of roles & responsibilities, tasks, process & procedures 
• Create a positive team environment that prioritizes safety, strives for accountability & respect, enables continuous learning & promotes  open communication & candid feedback 
• Work in compliance with OH&S acts & regulations. 
• Use personal protective & safety equipment & clothing as directed by the employer & report workplace hazards & dangers to the supervisor or employer. 
• Other duties as assigned

At a minimum, you have: 

• 5+ years of Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain experience, preferably with a Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Engineering, Business or a related field
• Strong understanding of OHS & Food Safety & its application in a warehouse & production environment
• Experience with managing a large scale teams & operations 
• An authentic leader, whos able to build strong relationships, clearly communicate & motivate, & drive accountability in all levels
• An effective collaborator, who empowers & enables others to share ideas, raises awareness, gets buy-in, & and delivers fast & well-rounded solutions to complex problems
• A strong analytical problem solver that identifies & simplifies complex issues & drives rapid, focused, & data-driven solutions
• Energy, enthusiasm, & a can-do attitude. Used to working in a high pressure, fast paced, & constantly changing environment
• Drive & self-motivation. We seek a leader who competes to win & have the burning desire to make a meaningful difference in our business & lives of our employees
• Strong understanding of manufacturing & warehouse systems & controls
• Professional certifications and/or licenses with Lean Six Sigma preferred

What youll get in return:

• Competitive salary & health benefits
• 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription
• High impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada
• Opportunity to learn & grow
• Work with a hard-working & supportive team

Working Conditions:

Its no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.

If this sounds like you, please click the "Apply Now" button. If this role doesn't quite match what you're looking for, but you'd like to know more about joining the HelloFresh team, please visit our Jobs page to view our other vacancies. We'd love to hear from you!

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