Production Shift Leader

**Job Description**:
**Shift Leader**

**We’re a naan traditional company**

**Summary**

Reporting to the Operations Leader and Site Leader, as the Shift Leader you will provide hands-on leadership on a production shift within the plant to ensure that production schedules are met safely and on time, while continually reducing costs and increasing overall efficiencies; all within a fast paced (Just in Time) food manufacturing environment.

**What FGF Offers**:

- FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential
- Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
- RRSP matching program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Leads by example & fosters an environment of mutual respect & team work among Team Members
- Responsible for leading all production Line Leaders, Team Leaders & all crews on a shift
- Leads, coaches, mentors and trains Line Leaders and Team Leaders
- Ensures production schedules are met
- Follow-ups and deals with any problems that may occur
- Co-ordinates the various department schedules, products & manpower to ensure that the production runs smoothly
- Checks to ensure that proper methods & procedures are being used and that quality, safety, environment standards are met
- Provides assistance in scheduling, resolving production and manpower problems
- Provides orientation and training as required to ensure an effective and efficient work force
- Ensures a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing Company Standards and regular inspections
- Assists in all testing of new equipment, methods and or products, as well as trouble shoots processes and equipment
- Utilizes OMS system & SCADA System _(when available)_ to meet production targets & follow Quality Control procedures Completes daily reports on KPI’s
- Acts as a backup to Operations Leader when necessary
- Additional responsibilities may be added to better satisfy the needs of the business

**Required Experience**:

- Minimum 3-4 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment Must be a demonstrated leader who interacts with others and is adept at leading/motivating a team to meet schedule demands
- Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, along with simple mathematical abilities
- Ability to manage difficult people
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
- Flexible to work days, afternoons, nights & weekends if needed
- Working knowledge of GMP's, HACCP & O.H.S.A required
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Post-secondary education an asset

**What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?**

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an _entrepreneurial _spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own _creativity_ and _out of the box_ thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization

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**Disclaimer**: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.

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