Role Summary
The Team Lead (production) is responsible for working with the Production Supervisor to oversee and optimize production operations at the Guelph farm. This role involves leading and coaching a team of Production Associates, ensuring adherence to production targets, quality standards, and safety regulations. They will demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
Role Responsibilities
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.
Team Leadership:
- 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 GoodManufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points(HACCP), and Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards.
- Conduct regular qualitychecks and inspections.
- Identify and addressquality issues in a timely manner.
Continuous Improvement:
- 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 inproblem-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
- Ontario 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 (anasset). 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 skills with 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 atwork on time and for each shift.
