About the Role

Location: HWY 403 & Dundas St W, Mississauga 

Pay: $23.25/ hour

As the Production Team Lead, you will report to the Production Manager & support the vision for the plant on a high level - building the team & crafting its culture. Youll be accountable for executing the processes & directives set by the production, manufacturing & sanitation teams. Additionally, you will ensure the team follows all procedures consistently, while driving measurable, quantitative improvements in performance & ensure operations are running safely & efficiently in accordance with all Safety & GMP guidelines.

What you will be doing:

• Work with stakeholders to ensure that raw materials, packaging, & consumables are in place to deliver the production plan on time & in full.
• Monitor delivery of the production plan, resolve work problems by recommending measures to improve productivity on the lines & communicate changes required to the plan with all stakeholders.
• Supervise, coordinate & schedule the activities of production associates  who are responsible for kitting, processing, packaging, testing, & grading of food products.
• Communicate goals, targets, & information to all associates & coordinate & monitor shifts & assess employee performance to daily production targets. 
• Ensure all production areas & equipment are cleaned & sanitized throughout the day & at the end of each shift.
• Train new associates in job duties for various packaging machinery & informing them about safety procedures & company policies
• Work & communicate with the receiving team & provide plenty of notice for portioning, kitting & boxing needs.
• Maintain proper function of sanitation equipment & personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as, assuring the adequate inventories of PPE are kept available at all times.
• Maintain constant communication with the Production & Facilities & Maintenance Manager & other supervisors on progress & current or potential issues regarding production or employees.
• Ensure that our waste streams are disposed of as per instruction & training.
• Follow all company safety guidelines & SOPs.
• Work safely with chemicals being used.
• Support the implementation & management of HACCP, GMP & ensure that company procedures & standards related to Food Safety & Quality are followed & maintained.
• Ensure that production & all equipment  meets health, sanitation, & quality standards set by the company & food industry
• 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: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience.
• Minimum 1-3  years of experience in a food processing, manufacturing or service industry
• Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Certification is required
• Ability to push, pull, & lift up to 50lbs
• Has experience with standing for prolonged periods of time including regular bending, twisting & walking
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite (Calendar,Gmail,Docs,Sheets) & video conferencing (Hangouts, Google Meet)
• Strong & effective leadership skills. Ability to successfully manage 30+ hourly employees.
• Experience with Inventory management & control
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbal & written.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication & leadership skills.
• Ability to work calmly & effectively under pressure
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Willing & able to work in a refrigerated environment (0C to 4C)
• Flexible to work overtime, on weekends, evenings & holidays, as required
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail & accuracy looking consistently for potential food safety or quality deviations.

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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