Production Line Leader - Days

Job Posting

Ready For a Tasty New Challenge?

Summary

Reporting to the Shift Leader and Operations Leader, the Line Leader - Production will provide hands-on leadership on a production shift within the plant to ensure production schedules are met safely and on time all within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Shift Schedule: 6:00am to 6:00pm, 3 - 4 days a week (includes weekends)

Location: Etobicoke, ON.

What Wonderbrands Offers:

• Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth
• Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
• Pension plan with matching contribution
• Quarterly incentive program
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example and fosters an environment of mutual respect and teamwork among Team Members
• Conduct pre-shift huddles and provide feedback for Team Leaders
• Responsible for leading Team Leaders in addition to production crew on one or more production lines
• Leads, coaches, mentors and trains Leaders and Team Members
• Ensures production schedules are met and deals with problems that may occur
• Co-ordinates the various department schedules, products and manpower to ensure that the production in the plant runs smoothly
• Checks to ensure that proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality, safety, and environmental standards are met
• Ensures a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing Company standards and conducting regular inspections
• Assists in all testing of new equipment, methods and/or products, as well as troubleshooting processes and equipment
• Utilizes the OMS system to help achieve production targets
• Assists Shift Leader in ensuring KPIs are met daily
• Follows and enforces all GMPs and Safety Procedures as outlined by Wonderbrands
• Acts as a backup to Shift Leader when necessary
• Additional responsibilities may be added to better satisfy needs of the business

Requirements

• Post-secondary education required (Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, etc.)
• Bright, driven and clear about your future career goals
• Ability to learn fast, ambitious and come up with new innovative ideas
• Positive attitude and a results-oriented mindset
• A demonstrated leader who easily interacts with others and is adept at leading and motivating a team to meet demands established by the schedule
• Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, along with simple mathematical abilities
• Work well in and support a team-based environment
• Roll up your sleeves mentality with a whatever it takes mindset to get the job done
• Flexible to work days, afternoons, nights & weekends if needed

What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands?

Wonderbrands is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 13 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.

Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative startup culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

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

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.