Production Lead Hand - Mississauga, Canada - Sonora Foods Ltd

Sonora Foods Ltd

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

NIGHT SHIFT 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (Monday to Saturday)**
Job Summary:The Production Lead Hand is responsible with support from the Supervisor for ensuring smooth operation of a designated shift to meet production targets and quality standards, with particular attention paid to the Mixing and Line Operating areas.

Main Responsibilities:

Ensure the teams are working safely and are following all safety procedures.
Lead by example and ensure the teams are following all SOPs.
Lead and support the team during major and minor change overs.
Support the Supervisor and act as backup when required.
Print and restock forms and schedules for each line at the beginning of the shift.
Collect all the shift forms at the end of the shift and ensure they are completed in accordance with Company specifications.
Monitor machine performance and product weight to ensure optimal performance levels are maintained.
Coordinate and lead team during operations such as: cleaning conveyor, minor adjustment on the belts, cleaning workstation etc.
Coordinate team to reduce change over downtime.
Ensure all materials for next shift are prestaged.
Support Quality department to review and update SOP's when required.
Ensure all the equipment and chemical products are stored in accordance with SOP's.
Organize, assist, and monitor sanitation activities.
Manage inventory of chemical supplies when required.
Ensure housekeeping duties are completed according to Company specifications.

Requirements:

Minimum 3 years' experience in a food production plant required.
Team lead or lead hand experience required.
Ability to lead, motivate and engage a team.
Previous experience within the bakery sector highly preferred.
Must have a "safety first" mindset.
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Excel / Word).
Good communication skills with the ability to effectively guide a team and work with employees at all levels.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Flexibility to work overtime when needed.
Ability to work effectively in a team or independently.