Production Shift Leader (Nights)

<strong>Working at Wonderbrands, 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.&nbsp;We have an &ldquo;entrepreneurial&rdquo; mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own &ldquo;creativity&rdquo; and &ldquo;out of the box&rdquo; thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.</strong>

CA-ON-Etobicoke

Wonderbrands

<strong>Working at Wonderbrands, 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.&nbsp;We have an &ldquo;entrepreneurial&rdquo; mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own &ldquo;creativity&rdquo; and &ldquo;out of the box&rdquo; thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.</strong> https://www.wonderbrands.com

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Full Time

Overview: <p><strong>Position:</strong> Production Shift Leader&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;514 Carlingview Drive. Etobicoke Ontario, M9W 5R3</p> <p><strong>Shift</strong>: Nights</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What Wonderbrands Offers:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth</li> <li>Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits</li> <li>Pension plan with matching contribution</li> <li>Bonuses</li> <li>Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.</li> </ul> <p><br />Understands and fulfills the duties of a leader&nbsp;of&nbsp;the following programs within the production area: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP&rsquo;s), All&nbsp;food safety programs, All&nbsp;health &amp; safety&nbsp;programs, All&nbsp;Wonderbrands policies, programs or procedures.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Leads by example and fosters an environment of mutual respect and teamwork among Team Members.</li> <li>Assists with troubleshooting on all production-related equipment (must&nbsp;have basic understanding of&nbsp;all equipment).</li> <li>Responsible for leading all production Line Leaders and Team Members on a shift.</li> <li>Responsible to prioritize activities of the supporting teams when required (maintenance, sanitation, shipping, quality&nbsp;and engineering).</li> <li>Ensures production schedules are met.</li> <li>Follow-ups and deals with any problems that may occur.</li> <li>Coordinates the various department schedules, products and manpower to ensure that the production in the plant runs smoothly.</li> <li>Checks to ensure that proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality, safety, environment standards are met.</li> <li>Provides assistance&nbsp;in scheduling, resolving production and manpower problems.</li> <li>Provides orientation and training as required to ensure an effective and efficient workforce.</li> <li>Ensures a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing Company Standards and regular inspections.</li> <li>Assists in all testing of new equipment, methods and or products, as well as troubleshoots processes and equipment.</li> <li>Utilizes ERP system and production support systems to meet production targets and&nbsp;follows&nbsp;Quality Control procedures at all times.</li> <li>Completes daily reports on KPI&rsquo;s as required.</li> <li>Works with Sanitation, Quality, Shipping and Maintenance teams to coordinate required activities.</li> <li>Ensures Product Quality and Food Safety procedures are being followed.</li> <li>Follows up with Line Leaders to ensure output targets are being met.</li> <li>Responsible for the management and updating of Skills Matrix for their respective shift.</li> <li>Ensures&nbsp;an updated Job / Break rotation schedule is created and available to the leadership team.</li> <li>Provides support to the leadership team in dealing with performance/behavioral concerns with Team Members on the shift.</li> <li>Provides performance feedback&nbsp;Process&nbsp;for Team Members on the shift.</li> <li>Updates and provides important production related information to Line Leaders.</li> <li>Responsible for scheduling correct amount of Team Members.</li> <li>Creates&nbsp;Weekly Schedule Spreadsheet for shift when required.</li> <li>Clears&nbsp;exceptions in Time &amp; Attendance when required.</li> <li>Ensures&nbsp;all Team Members are assigned to correct line.</li> <li>Tracks and communicates to Leadership any Late or Absences of Team members.</li> <li>Monitor all shipping activity to ensure fill rates are met.</li> <li>Works with Shipping Team Members to address any concerns.</li> <li>Manages transportation requirements to ensure timely delivery of finished goods.</li> <li>Answers calls on radio&nbsp;(cellphones, if applicable)&nbsp;from various departments.</li> <li>Ensure that Production Orders are closed immediately after completion.</li> <li>Monitors inventory activity (finished goods&nbsp;or materials).</li> <li>Supports Line Leaders in updating Shift Reports when required.</li> <li>Troubleshoots any ERP inaccuracies.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Minimum 3-4 years&rsquo;&nbsp;experience working in a manufacturing environment.</li> <li>Must be a demonstrated leader who interacts with others and is adept at leading/motivating a team to meet schedule demands.</li> <li>Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, along with strong mathematical capabilities.</li> <li>Ability to manage conflict resolution, team engagement, collaboration).</li> <li>Flexible to support other shifts when business needs require additional Leadership.</li> <li>Working knowledge of GMP's, HACCP &amp; O.H.S.A will be required.</li> <li>Basic&nbsp;computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><br />In compliance with Ontario&rsquo;s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.</p> <p><br />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.</p>