Production Team Leader

About Ya YA Foods:

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years' experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…

• Build a career, not just have a job
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
• Become part of a teamwork focused culture
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

Reports to: Operations Leader

Responsibilities

• Lead the production team on multiple lines.
• Lead by example and train, develop, and inspire production team.
• Be instrumental in developing a high-performance team where all team members work coherently to "win" together.
• Plan production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Develop plans for efficient use of material, machines, and labor.
• Responsible to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for the line.
• Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations.
• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.

• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and directs set-up and adjustments of machines.

• Maintains time and production records.

• Confer with shift leaders and coordinates production to ensure product is ready per customer requirements.
• Observe all safety rules and promote a safe working environment with team members.
• Operate filler and downstream when required.
• Maintain strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related fields
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to solve problems
• An ambitious self-starter with strong desire to grow professionally
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Suite of Applications), and instructional software
• Good interpersonal skills and communication skills to interact with all levels of management
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
• Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills to encourage, mentor, train, and lead staff
• NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

Why Join Us

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 25-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.