Lead Hand

**Position Title**:Lead Hand - Packaging

**Position Type**: Regular - Full-Time

**Position Location**: Coaldale

**Grade**: 6A

**Requisition ID**: 38305

**Packaging Lead hand**

Coaldale, Alberta Canada

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences —together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

**About the role**.**

The Packaging Leadhand will be the overall leader of the packaging team and area, working closely with other departments in order to safely meet all company goals, while following our leadership principles.

**What you’ll be doing.**
- Reports to the Shift Supervisor or alternate and works closely with Shift Managers and the Production Manager.
- Must be able to translate an excellent overall understanding of the packaging area into relentless communication with various stakeholders including Production, Maintenance, QC and Warehouse personnel.
- Must be able to set the pace as an effective leader to direct and supervise the day to day operations of a staff of 10 or more hourly packaging employees.
- Develop talent through creation of team synergy and delivery of continuous training and guidance to all packaging staff.
- Have a thorough understanding of product specifications and the impact the packaging department has on both First Time Quality and Food Safety programs.
- Work closely with the maintenance department to assess packaging department equipment optimization, troubleshooting and proper operation of equipment.
- Accurately record and maintain all required documentation through SPC, WMS, AS400, etc. Ensure precise measurement and ongoing improvement of factory key performance indicators (KPIs) across the entire QCDSME framework.
- Must lead by example and comply with all GMP’s, safety practices, and Best Operating Procedures.
- Must be able and willing to promote continuous improvement and workplace safety.
- Assist Production Supervisor in writing and delivering performance reviews (PEP) as well as consultation/disciplinary action when required.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

**What you’ll need to be successful.**
- Minimum of two years packaging experience preferred.
- A self-motivated individual with good organizing and coordinating skills with a proven track record of being able to work with mínimal supervision.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- a demonstrated ability to encourage open communication and sharing of ideas amongst team members.
- Lean Manufacturing
- experience working with 5S, Kaizen, Visual Controls and Standard Work.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize efficiently using effective time management and organizational skills.
- Physically capable of performing all required duties including some heavy lifting (up to 70lbs).
- Must have or be willing to obtain a valid forklift license.

**Benefits of the role**.**
- Hourly rate $35.63, Medical benefits, 401k match or similar financial matching, Maternity/paternity leave, Set schedule/overtime allowances, Attendance incentives, Pay for skills program/education, reimbursement, Health and wellness days

**About McCain**

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

**Leadership principles**.**

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

**The McCain experience**.**

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

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Compensation Package_**_: - _Starting at35.63_ CAD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts_
- The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs._

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- Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home._
- McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any