Production Manager

1 week ago

Markham, Ontario, Canada Taste of Nature Foods Inc. Full time

Job Summary:

Glad to meet you. We are Taste of Nature Foods Inc. (TONFI), working hard to bring healthy snacks to the masses.

Proudly Canadian, our company has blossomed over the last 30 years developing healthy snacks for our primary brand, Taste of Nature, sold in over thirty countries around the globe, as well as our significant private label and contract manufacturing businesses.

We are rapidly growing across all segments - this is an exciting time for our company

We are looking to enhance our team by welcoming a Production Manager - Afternoon Shift.


The Production Manager - Afternoon Shift is responsible for the manufacturing of finished goods in a safe, quality, productive and cost-effective manner by leveraging the strengths of his/her team and providing the leadership, guidance, development, and performance management to his/her team members.

This position requires strong managerial, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

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Job Duties:_

  • Ensure food products are made in the highest FSQA and GMP manner.
  • Ensure personnel follow all FSQA protocols and GMP's.
  • Maintain quality assurance by establishing and enforcing organizational standards.
  • Complete and manage production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries as required.
  • Prepare or oversee preparation of production and other reports; Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data.
  • Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; managing personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
  • Review manufacturing processes for efficiency, noting areas for improvement.
  • Ensure operation of equipment by calling for repairs, evaluate new equipment and techniques
  • Create and revise systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, recordkeeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements.
  • Maintain safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Use established techniques to thoroughly investigate and document all adverse incident reports on the shift, including but not limited to QA, H&S and Production; Ensures indepth Root Cause analysis is completed on every incident.
  • Assist with the recruitment, selection, orientation, training and development of staff.
  • Train staff fundamentals of production, specific roles, FSQA, GMP and H&S; Cross train staff as appropriate
  • Manage hourly staff and temporary staff scheduling; Analyze staff hours to ensure labor optimization.
  • Conduct annual performance reviews and probationary reviews with hourly staff.
  • Validate payroll using Ez labor hand punch system permanent staff and Homebase for temporary staff.
  • Manage vacation requests for shift/crew, permanent and temporary staff.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking stateoftheart practices; participating in professional societies.
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Qualifications / Skills:_

  • College diploma in Operations Management; University Degree preferred or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience (Food industry strongly preferred) in a production management role


 Computer skills
  • Microsoft office, ERP
  • Good communication skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to multitask and meeting tight deadlines
  • Strategic planning and production planning
  • Knowledge in Health and Safety practices
  • GMP and HACCP training

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Manage 2 shift supervisors and a team of a ~100 hourly manufacturing employees by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to Supervisory and Lead Hand staff, ensuring their success and development in the role.


All Taste of Nature Foods employees must abide by and follow the company's Food Safety / H&S policies and procedures to produce safe, legal, and quality products.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care
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