Production Team Leader

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestle Canada

Job Title: Production Team Leader

Location:Toronto ON located at 72 Sterling Rd Toronto ON M6R 2B6

On Site

What to Expect:

We are looking for a Production Team Leader to deliver the shift / line objectives by empowering and engaging people to develop their capability and ways of working through NCE implementation. The objective of this role is to ensure line (shift) production plan is fully achieved on time and in compliance with internal and external requirements meeting safety quality cost delivery and environmental needs (striving towards Manufacturing Excellence).

A day in the life of a Production Team Leader:

• Lead the Safety Culture and conditions for a Safe Working Environment. Check and enforce personnel hygiene & safety procedures (e.g PPE shoe change & hand wash LOTO etc.)
• Ensure that finished products are consistently manufactured according to standards of quality and relevant manufacturing instructions (compliance) using Digital platform
• Ensure that the working areas are kept clean and are maintained in working order including all installations in accordance with Nestlé Good Manufacturing Practices (NGMP)
• Manage Production effectively through operational reviews (SHO SOR DOR) and use Standard Routines (SDCA) to ensure sustainable results
• Use of Basic Problem-Solving tools and knowledge sharing (OPLs) to drive continuous improvements.
• Ensure the identified development plan and assure the competencies of his/her team per the agreed plan with Production Manager (proper training equipment safety procedures hygiene)
• Ensure constant dialogue with relevant stakeholders (line shift teams Production Manager Maintenance Unions functional representatives on the line)

Role Requirements

• Preferably 1-4 years of experience in a functional role in the CPG industry
• Experience in managing engaging and motivating direct reports
• Engineering graduates are preferred
• Strong Analytical and Problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office tools
• The ability to exercise good judgment and decision making
• Strong Communication skills and the ability to positively confront and effectively deal with non-compliance
• The ability to maintain a safe working environment through proper housekeeping and safety practices
• Able to ensure smooth operations through effective staff management and deployment and the ability to set effective and challenging objectives.

We have a friendly supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression this really could be a move towards the exciting Operations/ Production career youve always wanted.

What you need to know

Salary Range: $71000- $85000

We will be considering applicants as they apply so please dont delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity equity inclusion and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences because of their education perspectives culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may é will work with you to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.