Operations Leader - Strathroy, Canada - Nortera

Nortera

Verified Company

Strathroy, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

By joining Nortera, the world leader in ready-to-use plant-based food, you are deciding to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet.

We strongly believe vegetable food is THE solution to bring well-being through food to the nearly 9 billion inhabitants of our planet while preserving its resources.

The size of our company gives all employees the opportunity to grow, gain autonomy and be in charge of their projects.

Competitive salary and annual bonus program
Group insurance program and telemedicine
Employee and family assistance program
Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Reimbursement program for physical activity and tuition reimbursement program
Wellness activities
Referral program
Ability to volunteer in your community
Activities where we serve our communities
Opportunities for advancement within a growing company

How can you make a greater impact?
You'll invest the majority of your time in three key areas:

Assume a leadership role in the plant safety, food safety, waste reduction program in our Packaging and Processing areas;
Ensure production process planning objectives are met while continually analyzing, planning and implementing process improvements;
Participate in onboarding of new team members; coordinate team member training and monitor work performance;

Specifically, you will:

Develop a working knowledge of equipment to support coaching and mentorship of team members;
Conduct regular departmental tours and participate in daily meetings; conduct inspections of equipment and premises to ensure safety compliance;
Coordinate and monitor scheduling of team members to ensure proper staffing; identify staffing needs; and proactively facilitate job transfers to support workforce planning;
Participate in workplace investigations; administer and participate in disciplinary process where required;

You will report to the Operations Manager and join a team that is committed to continuous improvement of schedules, safety, and quality procedures while striving to continually improve all facets of the business.

Note this role requires flexibility and shift work including weekends.

You will bring the following to the business:

Excellent interpersonal/listening skills in order to interact with a diverse workforce; a communicator with proven leadership abilities;
Demonstrated occupational health & safety and food safety competency;
Outgoing, visible, and approachable demeanour with the ability to inspire and influence others;
Problem solving with the courage to lead change;
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience is preferred;
Mechanical and analytical aptitude and experience;
A proactive, selfstarter approach with the ability to take initiatives and run with projects independently, working with discretion and under pressure as needed
A positive, energetic attitude and natural leadership qualities

_ If you recognize yourself, we want to meet you_

_ At Nortera, diversity is a treasure that we cultivate_
**_ Join us_