Lead Hand

Reinhart
Foods Ltd. is a family business, with over 125 years of experience in
delivering quality products (GFSI FSSC 22000 certified) and superior service to
North American markets. Reinhart is Canada's leading producer of vinegars,
maraschino cherries, glace fruit, and a respected name in the baking ingredient
and hard cider industries. Reinhart produces private label for Canada's leading
retailers as well as marketing and producing its own brands Allen's,
Reinhart's, Daltons (1834), and Jaffa. Reinhart is also an industrial
ingredient leader to both local food producers and North America's leading
multi-national manufacturers.

Lead Hand - Afternoon Shift

This Job Offers:

• $26/hour including shift premium 
• Work Monday-Thursday 4:00PM until 2:50AM
• Friday, Saturday, Sunday Off
• Full Benefit Package
• Pension Match at 5%

Major Role & Responsibilities

Production Leadership & Coordination

• Facilitate
  and oversee daily production requirements to meet schedule and efficiency
  targets.
• Coordinate
  staff across departments and allocate manpower effectively, communicating
  promptly when additional support is required.
• Support
  team members and backup lead hands to meet production goals.
• Ensure
  equipment is operating correctly and take appropriate steps to resolve or
  escalate issues.
• Perform
  general labour tasks on the production line when required to support
  operations.
• Model
  and enforce department standards, productivity expectations, and safety
  practices.

Communication & Reporting

• Communicate
  production targets, progress, and downtime contributors throughout the
  shift.
• Provide
  updates to the Production Manager and other relevant departments
  (Maintenance, QA, Order Fulfillment, VP).
• Conduct
  pre-shift meetings to outline expectations and address issues affecting
  production.
• Summarize
  nightly production results and ensure timely communication of all issues
  requiring management attention.

Food Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure
  full compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety regulations, hygiene
  requirements, and company policies.
• Conduct
  regular line audits to ensure products meet controlled specifications and
  employees adhere to proper procedures.
• Report
  any incidents impacting product quality, food safety, or operational
  integrity.
• Verify
  completion and accuracy of all production records, logs, and regulatory
  documentation.
• Maintain
  safety and cleanliness standards across all work areas.

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Support
  and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency,
  safety, and quality.
• Encourage
  and facilitate positive change by involving employees in improvement
  efforts.
• Troubleshoot
  production challenges, identify root causes, and implement corrective
  actions.
• Develop
  strong operational knowledge of production lines to support technical
  decision-making.

Training, Coaching & Employee Development

• Train
  new employees on job-specific tasks, food safety standards, and required
  competencies.
• Conduct
  ongoing documentation and job performance audits to ensure accuracy and
  compliance.
• Support
  employee development by maintaining strong knowledge of all production
  processes and documentation requirements.
• Lead
  by example to promote a positive, collaborative, and accountable team
  environment.

Job Requirements:

• High
  school diploma plus 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent
  combination of education and experience.
• Minimum
  3 years of supervisory experience
• Ability
  to read and interpret safety rules, SOPs, operating instructions, and
  procedure manuals.
• Effective
  written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong
  problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork abilities.
• Experience
  leading teams or projects strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing
  experience and exposure to continuous improvement practices.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those invited to participate in our recruitment process will be contacted.

Reinhart Foods welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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