Production Team Leader - Toronto, Canada - Nestle

Nestle

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

A little bit about us

Nestlé is the world's largest food and beverage company. We have over 2000 brands ranging from global icons to local favourites, and are present in 190 countries worldwide.

In Canada, excelling means sharing our passion for our purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

It also means living up to our exemplary values which are rooted in respect for ourselves, others, diversity and the future.

We will support your personal growth with a people-focused culture and a flexible and diverse working environment. Join our team to support our purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

Position Summary

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).

This is a night shift role to start with, and eventually based on the employee performance there is an opportunity to move to day shift.

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 to 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 (incl. Temporary people) as 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)

What will make you successful?- 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 opportunity to drive strategy and build a supply chain career with the leader in Food & Beverage.